Halloween & Day of the Dead
Puerto Vallarta 2023

Gay Halloween Events in Puerto Vallarta 2023

Pack your costumes boys, the Halloween Weekend in Gay Puerto Vallarta is an affair not to be missed.

• Visiting for Halloween? Check out these top hotels in the Romantic zone close to the parade and parties! Stay at the Hotel Amaca (adults only) Charming hotel, great location, large rooms and friendly staff.

Halloween in Puerto Vallarta

• Over the past decade Halloween has become one of the more popular festivals in Puerto Vallarta. Here they celebrate “El Dia de Brujas” *The Witches Day”. Expect Halloween parties and lots of elaborate costumes!
• The Halloween weekend is celebrated over a series of days, normal from October 31st to November the 3rd and include The Day of the Dead Festival. The history of the event dates back to the time of the Aztecs.
• Our readers love Casa Isabel, a 4 Star boutique hotel, large rooms and beach views. 700 metres from the centre.

Around the Block party

• October 31st – Don’t miss your chance to compete in the Halloween Contest of Costumes. From 8pm to 11pm with prizes awarded at 11pm in One Six One. A total of 10,000 Pesos in prizes is up for grabs! Or come and watch all the costumes while having dinner or drinks.
• The Around the Block Partners include, Anonimo, One Six One, The Swedes and Blondies.

White Party Halloween

• Awaiting Dates – White Party Halloween – Industry Night club brings the hottest DJs to Puerto Vallarta in association with the White Party. Expect a weekend of top DJs, sexy dancers and hot guys from across the globe.
• Awaiting Dates – Joe Whitaker brings his world-famous DILF party to Puerto Vallarta for the DILF Black Party, a Halloween Weekend extravaganza or harnessed hombres in nothing but jocks! What’s not to love?

CC Slaughter’s Halloween Party Costume Contest

• Everyone’s favourite dance bar in Puerto Vallarta, CC Slaughter’s Halloween Party Costume Contest features a 1st prize 6000 pesos cash, 2nd prize $3000 pesos and 3rd prize $1500 pesos. The bar will host a special Show with DJ Marko and Queerboys.

Day of the Dead – Puerto Vallarta

• November 1st  to 5th – The Day of the Dead traditions in Puerto Vallarta include building special commemorative altars called ofrendas that are decorated and covered in marigolds, mostly found in Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town and Romantic Zone together with Mexican fairs with food stalls, workshops, plays, and pre-Hispanic and folkloric dancers  along the Malecon.
• November 4th –  Downtown Puerto Vallarta hosts Vino del Otro Mundo , a memorable celebration of Day of the Dead by the sea. A wide selection of wines from the ‘old world’, gastronomy and live music to delight your senses.
• November 5th –  An abundance of candles and flowers may be found at the oldest graveyard in town, the 5 de Diciembre cemetery.
• Spoil yourself this Halloween with a luxury All Inclusive experience at some of the finest hotels in the resort district, a 15 minute taxi from downtown.

Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta?

Here are the hotels we recommend with great reviews and close to all the action:

Hacienda Alemana  – Joint CoWorking Hotel  – Shores Beach Hotel  – Almar Resort