March and April Traditional Celebrations in Mexico Cities
Hi everybody. I'm starting a new tradition on the blog today. I'll be posting the events for the following months. This means touristic happenings in different Mexico cities. Unfortunately for some events all the info we have is the approximate date, but for the most part, we have the dates for all of those of you thinking visiting Mexico.
For April, I'll be posting this the first day of the month. See you!
| Date and City | Event | Description |
| March 11-13, Guanajuato | Mexican Corona Rally | Two days of races in the cities of León, Guanajuato, and Silao. It's about 550 mi of intense driving. There's plenty to see and there's festivities along with the event. For more info, go to: http://www.rallymexico.com |
| March 17-20 Saltillo, Coahuila |
Saltillo Motorcycle Festival | Riders from Texas and the Mexican North will be holding this event. It starts on the American side, and the finish line will be set in the Mexico city of Saltillo, Coahuila. It's a three hour ride. The website is: http://www.amoden.com |
| March 20-27 Countrywide |
Holy Week | For those of you who want to see the religious traditions of the country (catholic customs). The celebration starts from Sunday (Palms Sunday), all the way to Easter Sunday. One place where the reenactment of the Passion of the Christ is enormous is Iztapalapa in Mexico City, about 2 million people assist every year. If you're thinking of something less crowded, Taxco, Guerrero might be your best choice. |
| March 15-21 Tajín, Veracruz |
Cumbre Tajín (Tajín Summit) | A celebration of the Totonac culture, along with the incoming Spring. It's all about the renovation of the energy. Great cultural celebrations! The site is in Spanish, go to http://www.cumbretajin.com |
| March 21 Chichén Itzá, Yucatán |
Spring Equinox | The worldwide famous shadow of the snake comes down the stairs of the pyramid of Kukulkán. This is unique in the world, it's one of those things you have to do once in your life. |
| March 29 Morelia, Michoacán |
Guitar Festival | As I said on one of the Official Mexico Guide Podcasts, lots of factories produce guitars in Michoacán. To celebrate this instrument they offer recitals, conferences, and expos with people from around the world and other Mexico cities. |
For April, I'll be posting this the first day of the month. See you!






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