What are the specific kosher standards for the Pesach program?

The program is strictly Glatt Kosher and certified by KA Kosher. The culinary team prepares multi-course holiday meals and daily buffets without kitniyot. Professional mashgichim remain on-site throughout the entire program to oversee all food preparation and handling.

What amenities are available at the Westin Puerto Vallarta?

Guests can enjoy a private 410-foot beach, multiple outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. The resort also provides a dedicated kids club, fitness center, and executive lounge. Additional features include high-speed Wi-Fi, accessible rooms, and business center facilities for those who need to stay connected.

Where exactly is the program located and how far is it from the airport?

Hafikoman Pesach 2027 is located at the Westin Resort & Spa in the Marina Vallarta district of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The resort is conveniently situated just five minutes away from the Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, making arrivals and departures very simple for international travelers.

Are there religious services and minyanim available on-site?

Yes, the program provides daily minyanim and organized shiurim throughout the holiday. These services are held within the resort to ensure guests can maintain their religious routine. The atmosphere is designed to be a full holiday environment with spiritual and communal support.

Hafikoman Pesach 2027 — Westin Puerto Vallarta

27 Years of Kosher Passover on the Mexican Pacific

✡ certified by KA Kosher.

Location: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Organizer: Hafikoman

About

Hafikoman returns to The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta for Pesach 2027, marking 27 years as the longest-running Passover programme in Puerto Vallarta. Set across 14 acres with a 410-foot private beach and just five minutes from the airport, the resort is taken over for the programme. Guests enjoy beachfront luxury, gourmet kosher dining and a full holiday atmosphere on Mexico's Pacific coast.

About the provider

Organización Hafikoman has run the longest-standing Passover programme in Puerto Vallarta for 27 years, creating all-inclusive kosher holidays on Mexico's Pacific coast.

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Rooms & accommodation

Spacious, beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites featuring Westin's signature Heavenly Beds, modern coastal decor, and private balconies with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Banderas Bay.

Kashrut & dining

An elite, fully catered culinary program featuring gourmet multi-course holiday meals, daily lavish buffet setups, a continuous tea room, and artisan barbecue poolside snacks. Entirely Glatt Kosher under strict rabbinical supervision with the finest ingredients and professional mashgichim on site.

Religious life & Shabbat

Kosher certified by KA Kosher. Non-kitniyot. Daily minyanim and shiurim throughout the programme.

Activities & entertainment

Nightly entertainment throughout the holiday, including magic shows, karaoke, casino nights and a disco. Daily minyanim and shiurim.

Dynamic holiday programming including live music, professional entertainment, outdoor resort recreation, tennis, beach activities, and full access to the award-winning resort spa and pools.

For children & families

A fully supervised, engaging day camp and youth program offering creative activities, games, and entertainment tailored for children of all ages, led by experienced counselors.

Amenities & services

Beach access
Spa
Kids club
Business Center
Accessible rooms
Room Service
Paid parking
Outdoor pool
Air conditioning
Fitness & Sport center
Wheelchair Accessible
Child Friendly
Executive lounge
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Valet parking
Indoor pool
Entertainment

Location

Address: Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 205, Marina Vallarta, 48354 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Contact

Organizer: Hafikoman
Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Pesach 2027 candle lighting and Havdalah times — Hafikoman Pesach 2027 Westin Puerto Vallarta

Approximate times calculated for this venue's location, following the schedule outside Israel.

Date	Event	Time
Wednesday 21 April 2027	First day of Pesach (first Seder) begins — candle lighting	19:03
Thursday 22 April 2027	Second day of Pesach (second Seder) begins — light from an existing flame after nightfall	19:56
Friday 23 April 2027	Shabbat begins — light from an existing flame before sunset	19:04
Saturday 24 April 2027	Shabbat ends — Havdalah	19:56
Tuesday 27 April 2027	Seventh day of Pesach begins — candle lighting	19:05
Wednesday 28 April 2027	Eighth day of Pesach begins — light from an existing flame after nightfall	19:58
Thursday 29 April 2027	Pesach ends — Havdalah	19:59

Calculated for the venue's map location. Times can differ from those your program uses — confirm the exact zmanim with the program's rabbinic authority.