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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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Whale Watching in Banderas Bay
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…
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…
Cozumel Boat Rodeo and Fishing Tournament
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cozumel Independence Day Celebrations
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…
International Santa Lucía Festival
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…
Cozumel Revolution Day Celebrations
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…
Whale Watching in Banderas Bay
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…