If you are traveling to mexico, you might want to visit during one of the many mexican festivals. Here are some of the popular festivals in Mexico, where you can enjoy the dancing, music, culture, history, parades and partying.

Carnival
Three days prior to Ash Wednesday, the streets of Veracruz fill with music, dancing, floats and entertainment. The other main Carnival celebration is in Mazatlán the week leading up to Lent. You will enjoy tradition cultural dancing, strolling musicians, parades, street parties and much more.

Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos)
Celebrtated all over the country from October 31st to November 2nd, the Day of the Dead is a very recognized festival. People build altars of food, drink and marigolds for those who have passed away. Special food festival, art & crafts, and even cemetery celebrations take place throughout the country.

Festival de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day is an annual celebration in Mexico on December 12th. The Lady (or Virgin) of Guadalupe is an important icon in the Mexican culture. The basilica just outside of Mexico City has a huge celebration every year. Another popular spot during this time is Puerto Vallarta, where you can enjoy a 12 day festival honoring the Lady of Guadalupe.

There are several other festivals in Mexican, including Holy Week festivals leading up to Lent and the Night of the Radishes festival in Oaxaca the day before Christmas Eve.

Plan your vacation around one of these Mexican festivals to thoroughly enjoy the celebrations of Mexican culture.