Puerto Aventuras Unveils 2026 Carnival Program with Focus on Safety and Tourism

Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo — Municipal authorities in Playa del Carmen have officially announced the artistic and musical program for the Puerto Aventuras Carnival 2026, one of the community’s most representative celebrations, which this year will focus on order, safety, and boosting social and tourism development for the area.

During the presentation, Eduardo Asencio Martínez, honorary president of the Playa del Carmen DIF System, representing Mayor Estefanía Mercado, highlighted that Puerto Aventuras is solidifying its role as a strategic venue within the Playa del Carmen Carnival, thanks to coordinated work between the local government and municipal authorities.

“Puerto Aventuras will have a dignified, well-organized, and above all safe carnival, where families can gather with peace, joy, and pride. This effort reflects this government’s social commitment to its community,” he said.

Asencio Martínez emphasized that the carnival parade will cover 2.5 kilometers, allowing for greater citizen participation and broader event visibility in the municipality, strengthening community ties and local pride.

In her remarks, Municipal Tourism Secretary Estefanía Hernández Flores noted that Puerto Aventuras will be promoted as a micro-tourism destination through this festival.

“We want more visitors to discover Puerto Aventuras, its beauty, and its people. The carnival is an opportunity to showcase the municipality as a tourist attraction with its own identity,” she stated.

The official detailed that the artistic program will take place on February 16 and 17, featuring musical and cultural performances, plus a grand parade starting on Puerto Maya Avenue and ending at the Puerto Aventuras Municipal Hall, with an estimated daily attendance of 3,000 people.

“On February 16, we’ll have performances by the Caribbean trio ‘Playa Linda’ and ‘Comando Norteño,’ while on February 17, Anabel Mendoza, the Dueto Rivera Sunset, and Johanka Machado ‘La Diosa y la Gitana de la Salsa’ will take the stage, ensuring two days of music, dance, and community,” Hernández said.

In his address, Puerto Aventuras Mayor Gilberto Gómez Martínez stated that the carnival represents a living expression of local identity and a gathering space for all families.

“The Puerto Aventuras Carnival is a celebration for the people. We thank Mayor Estefanía Mercado for her support, which has allowed us to preserve our traditions and provide the necessary conditions for this event to be enjoyed with enthusiasm and a family-friendly atmosphere,” he noted.

The Puerto Aventuras Carnival will feature 13 candidates for queen and king in various categories, along with numerous troupes entertaining the public with colorful costumes and extravagant dances.

Local authorities reiterated that the carnival celebration strengthens community identity and positions the municipality as a key point for social cohesion and cultural development in Playa del Carmen.