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Las Posadas

Dec 2009 (annual)

For the nine days preceding Christmas, processions (Las Posadas) take place throughout Mexico. Children proceed by candlelight through local neighbourhoods re-enacting Joseph and Mary's…

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Zihuatanejo Sail Fest in full flow, Mexico. Courtesy of Steve Johnson

Zihuatanejo Sail Fest

Feb 2010 (annual)

The Zihuatanejo Sail Fest has been dubbed a "regatta in paradise" due to its beautiful location on Mexico's Guerrero coast. Five days of sailing, parties and games on Playa Madera are…

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Mazatlán's carnival queen waves to her adoring crowds, Mexico. Photo by Jorge Medrano

Mazatlán Carnival

Feb 2010 (annual)

Mazatlán Carnival creates a bubbling frenzy of excitement from as early as November. Catch the fantastically colourful parades along the seafront on Avenida del Mar and the immensely popular…

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A chinelo at Tepoztlán Carnival, Mexico. © Luis Manuel Guaida Escontría, Flickr - Luis Manuel Guaida

Tepoztlán Carnival

Feb 2010 (annual)

The presence of the chinelos, the famed dancers of the Mexican state of Morelos, makes Tepoztlán Carnival distinctly unique on the grand scale of Mexican carnivals.

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Festival of San José

Mar 2010 (annual)

San José del Cabo's annual festival honours its patron saint with typical Mexican music and carnival activities in the main square, Plaza Mijares. Eat hot tamales and sugared pumpkin sweets…

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The migrating whales coming to Banderas Bay Courtesy of virtualvallarta.com virtualvallarta.com

Whale Watching in Banderas Bay

1 Nov 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 (annual)

From November to March, visitors can watch migrating humpback whales in the warm waters of Banderas Bay. Local eco-tour operators maintain the strict regulations of the National Environmental…

El Cedral in Cozumel, Mexico. © Deanna Bean

El Cedral Fair

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

This fair at Cozumel's ancient Mayan settlement of El Cedral commemorates the Day of the Holy Cross with cattle exhibitions, rodeos and bullfights. Eat tasty local snacks and join in the…

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Cozumel Boat Rodeo and Fishing Tournament

May 2010 (annual)

Over 100 boats set out to fish the biggest and best blue and white marlin, wahoo, dorado, tuna, barracuda and other game fish at Cozumel's annual Boat Rodeo and Fishing Tournament. All anglers…

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A photographic Mexican ox at the Feria de San Marcos in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Photo by Julio Armando Pérez García

San Marcos National Fair

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

What began as a humble livestock fair in 1604 now plays host to musical shows, a rodeo, mariachi bands, beauty pageants and more. The San Marcos Fair of Aguascalientes attracts some 250,000…

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Horse, Arts and Wine Festival

May 2010 (annual)

A random combination it may be, but the town of Ensenada in Guadalupe Valley hosts a popular Horse, Arts and Wine Festival every year. Just make sure you enjoy the wine after the horse riding…

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Day of the Mules, Mexico City. Courtesy of www.dfinitivo.com

Day of the Mules

Jun 2010 (annual)

A traditional Mexican holiday dating back to 1526, Day of the Mules (Día de las Mulas) is also known as Jueves de Corpus. It involves a colourful procession around the city beginning in Mexico…

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Doña Julia Rojas has received 'tuna' serenades from her balcony on the first Saturday of every December since 1966. Photo by Doña Carmelita Ruíz Rojas

San Ángel Flower Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

The colourful annual Flower Festival pays homage to the indigenous god Xiuhtecuitl, King of Flowers, requesting his protection over the fruit and flower harvest. Events take place in San…

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Cozumel Independence Day Celebrations

Sep 2010 (annual)

On 15 September, the night before Independence Day, crowds surround the City Hall in Cozumel and follow the lead of the mayor on the balcony in belting out "Viva México". The traditional 11pm…

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International Santa Lucía Festival

Sep - Oct 2010 (annual)

The Mexican state of Nuevo León promotes cultural exchange and creativity between local, national and international cultures at the sprawling International Santa Lucía Festival. Choose between…

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Children taking part in Cozumel's Revolution Day parade Courtesy of www.thisiscozumel.com www.thisiscozumel.com

Cozumel Revolution Day Celebrations

Nov 2010 (annual)

The island of Cozumel's Revolution Day celebrations on 20 November include lively patriotic parades along the seafront to the City Hall as well as traditional acrobatic displays performed by…

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The migrating whales coming to Banderas Bay Courtesy of virtualvallarta.com virtualvallarta.com

Whale Watching in Banderas Bay

Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 (annual)

From November to March, visitors can watch migrating humpback whales in the warm waters of Banderas Bay. Local eco-tour operators maintain the strict regulations of the National Environmental…

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Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City. Photo by Claudia Fogg, © Whatsonwhen

Bosque de Chapultepec

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The Bosque de Chapultepec is the capital's largest park and considered the lungs of Mexico City. Picnic on the sprawling grass, row out on the bright-green lake or visit the zoo and number of…

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Live Music on Thursdays

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Every Thursday evening the locals gather to listen and dance to live music in Cabo San Lucas' main square, Plaza Amelia Wilkes. Food stalls tempt those standing nearby with their hot tamales…

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Mexico Park, Mexico City. © Arturo de Albornoz

Mexico Park

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Built in 1926 on the site of a former horse-racing venue, the oval-shaped Mexico Park in Condesa is a welcome dose of greenery with fountains, waterfalls, ponds and a lake with swans. In…

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Xel-Há

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With its never-ending network of interconnected lagoons, natural pools, creeks, islands and caves, the tropical water park of Xel-Há near Playa del Carmen enchants all water-babies. Find…


Highlights

Zihuatanejo Sail Fest

Zihuatanejo

Feb 2010 (annual)

Mazatlán Carnival

Mazatlán

Feb 2010 (annual)

Tepoztlán Carnival

Tepoztlán

Feb 2010 (annual)