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Chichén Itzá is amongst the greatest surviving monuments of the Mayan civilisation. During the spring equinox, thousands gather to witness a phenomenon of light and shadow: the 'plumed…
The annual Cumbre Tajín at the Takilhsukut Theme Park in Veracruz encompasses high culture, ecotourism, steam baths, music and anything related to nurturing the mind, body and spirit. Enjoy…
The Autumn Equinox at Chichén Itzá
Not only is the Mayan pyramid at Chichén Itzá one of the greatest surviving monuments of the Mayan civilisation, but it also captures the light in a unique way when it's solstice or equinox time.
Mexico's famous commemoration of the dead - el día de los muertos - is both a joyous and touching celebration. In Oaxaca, the people remember their ancestors by decorating the cemeteries…
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Cliff Diving
Freestyle cliff divers gracefully launch themselves off La Quebrada every year on 12 December, the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Piercing the sea below in an impossibly narrow inlet, the…
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…
It's hard to add more colour to the vibrancy of Mexico's capital, but each year thousands of gays and lesbians manage to do just that at Mexico City Pride. Showy flamboyance is something gay…
A huge cultural event in the Mexican festival calendar, La Guelaguetza involves re-enactments of legends and celebrates traditional music, dance, costume, craft and gastronomy from the eight…
A huge cultural event in the Mexican festival calendar, La Guelaguetza involves re-enactments of legends and celebrates traditional music, dance, costume, craft and gastronomy from the eight…
On 15 September, Mexicans begin celebrating their independence on 16 September with re-enactments, parades and parties. Thousands fill the Zócalo and the Plaza de la Independencia in Mexico…
Festival Internacional Cervantino
Since 1972 Guanajuato has been famous for its Cervantes International Arts Festival. Around 2000 artists from 25 countries come from across the globe to present dance, music, theatre and more…
On the night of 1 November, Mexicans descend on El Zócalo in morbid fancy dress to prepare their colourful offerings for their deceased loved ones. The following day, All Souls Day, there are…
Every day fearless divers jump from dizzying heights off La Quebrada into the narrow inlet below to the applause and gasps of the crowd. The five daily cliff dives should be at the top of any…
The magnificent Mayan ruins of Uxmal are a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and originally made up the powerful capital of the Puuc region. First settlers arrived in approximately AD 600…
Set amongst lush jungle, Palenque in the Yucatan Peninsula is one of the most impressive Mayan archaeological sites in Mexico. See some of the finest architecture, sculpture and bas-relief…
Teotihuacán was Mexico's biggest ancient city and one of the most powerful in the region, built between the first and seventh centuries. Walk down the Avenue of the Dead and climb the towering…
Tecate Score Baja 1000 Desert Race
Taking place every November since the late 1960s, the Tecate Score Baja 1000 Desert Race attracts diehard international competitors to Ensenada in Mexico. Four-wheel vehicles, quad bikes and…
The annual Riviera Maya Jazz Festival attracts an enthusiastic crowd to Mamitas Beach in Playa del Carmen. Sit back and enjoy free performances by national and international acts. Catch Herbie…
Puerto Escondido throws a month-long party to suit all tastes at the annual November Fiestas. Colourful dresses spin and swirl at the folkloric Coastal Dance Festival and ocean addicts and…
Taxco is a silversmith's haven, with narrow, cobbled streets crammed with silver shops and workshops and surrounded by the mines which made it central to the Spanish colonialists' silver…
