Michoacán expands tourism with whale watching and Day of the Dead festivities

Michoacán has officially been added to the list of authorized destinations for whale watching following approval from the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). The authorized area spans 233 square nautical miles in the Lázaro Cárdenas municipality, stretching from Barra de Nexpa to Playa Jardín. The season is scheduled to run from December 15, 2026, to March 20, 2027.

Simultaneously, the state is seeing a significant influx of national and international tourists for the Day of the Dead celebrations. Visitors from countries including China, France, Argentina, the United States, and others are participating in cultural activities, traditional workshops, and gastronomy tours in locations such as Pátzcuaro, Janitzio, and Tzintzuntzan. Local authorities noted that these festivities, which include specialized workshops in traditional crafts and cooking, serve to preserve regional heritage while boosting the local economy.