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33 THINGS TO DO IN MEXICO (DECEMBER 26 - JANUARY 04)

Bullfighting

Bullfighting

on holdNovember–March • event

Mexico remains one of few countries where this traditional entertainment is still legal, but it feels like it's to be banned soon

Baby Turtle Release

Baby Turtle Release

July–mid-November (Atlantic Coast) | December–March (Pacific Coast) • nature

Have you ever held a baby sea turtle in your hands? This is a great occasion to carry a whole dozen

Flamingos

Flamingos

December–June • nature

The best pink encounter is possible when 40,000 flamingos gather in one place to bring up their chicks

Monarch Butterfly Migration

Monarch Butterfly Migration

November–February • nature

Central Mexico is blessed to be the wintering shelter of millions of bright butterflies

Caving

Caving

November–April • activity

Mexico's unique caving involves the world's deepest pits, teeming with tropical birds and caves of hanging snakes

Cockfighting

Cockfighting

November–June • event

When a pair of Mexican roosters are released to the rink, only one will survive and another one will drown in his own blood

Hierve el Agua Waterfall

Hierve el Agua Waterfall

November–April • nature

A lovely pool comfortably set in the mountainside and a petrified waterfall of salt crystals—an amazing natural site to explore

Mexican Rodeos or Charreadas

Mexican Rodeos or Charreadas

early November–late October  • event

The riders' grace and elegance make Mexican charreada look more like a stylish performance rather than a competition

Exploring the Mayan Ruins

Exploring the Mayan Ruins

September–May • activity

You will surely want to discover these amusing pieces of millennial Mayan architechture

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

December–March • nature

You may find a family of humpbacks next to your boat and see the majesty of a mother and her calves swimming side by side

Mapimí Silent Zone

Mapimí Silent Zone

November–May • nature

The land of meteorites, bizarre rocks, animal mutants, and broken phones, known as Zona Del Silencio, must be a cousin of the Bermuda Triangle

Mexican Riviera Cruises

Mexican Riviera Cruises

November–May • activity

The best cruise destination for the active type of travelers

Piñata

Piñata

late December–early January • activity

Would you break a colourful doll to get sweets hidden inside? This funny ritual is a part of many Mexican celebrations

Grutas Tolantongo

Grutas Tolantongo

all year round • nature

Have you ever imagined an infinity pool?

Western Caribbean Cruises

Western Caribbean Cruises

December–March • activity

Learn about ancient civilisations while sipping on your favorite cocktail

Beach Season

Beach Season

October–May • activity

Either at the Pacific coastline or the Gulf of Mexico, scenic beaches are something Mexico has plenty of

The Hidden Beach (Playa Del Amor)

The Hidden Beach (Playa Del Amor)

November–May • activity

Have you ever sunbathed inside a giant crater?

Christmas (Navidad)

Christmas (Navidad)

December 16–February 2 • event

With las posadas, los pastorales, and other seasonal fun, Mexican Christmas is so much more than food and presents. It extends much further than New Years to Día de la Candelaria

New Year's Eve in Mexico

New Year's Eve in Mexico

December 31 • event

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Mexico means plunging into a truly festive atmosphere of Latin America

Lucha Libre

Lucha Libre

all year round • event

Masked fighters seem to beat each other to death, while bloodthirsty spectators enjoy the action with a pint of beer

Rosca de Reyes

Rosca de Reyes

December 25–January 6 • food

Slices of the sweet bread include baby figurines. If you get one, consider yourself lucky!

Atole

Atole

late October–December • food

A hot savoury corn drink with fruit, nuts, and chocolate flavours is of the favourites during holiday season

Tuna (Prickly Pear)

Tuna (Prickly Pear)

September–December • food

You might have heard some cacti yield edible fruit, but have you ever tried grilled cactus leaves?

Diving

Diving

November–March • activity

Reefs, wrecks, colourful wildlife, underwater museums, and sink holes—diving in Mexico is like nowhere else in the world

Boating

Boating

September–May • activity

Check out ancient Mayan settlements on river banks, islands with castles, ports, and the Land's End—a boat trip can reveal the best of Mexico

Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá

all year round • activity

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World reveals the secrets of Mayan culture

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas

June–December (diving) | mid-December–mid-April (whale watching) • nature

Cabo's most iconic site at the tip of the Land's End

Mole Poblano

Mole Poblano

October 31–November 2 | December 25 • food

This spicy chocolate sauce made of over 20 ingredients is believed to have a divine origin

Iglesia de San Juan

Iglesia de San Juan

June 24 (year round) • activity

An unusual church where Catholic service is combined with animal sacrifices and other indigenous beliefs

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing

November–August • activity

Both Mexican coasts offer superb wind and water conditions

El Caracol

El Caracol

all year round • activity

This ancient observatory helped shape the knowledge of Mayan civilization​

Golf Courses

Golf Courses

all year round (best in September–June) • activity

One of the reasons tourists flock to Cabo San Lucas is chic golf resorts operating year-round

Guayaba (Guava)

Guayaba (Guava)

August–April • food

This exotic fruit is eaten whole along with the skin and seeds, and its specific piquant flavour makes for refreshing fruit drinks and cocktails

36 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Guelaguetza Festival

Guelaguetza Festival

unconfirmedJuly 22–29, 2024 • event

The indigenous people of Mexico gather thousands at the amphitheatre to introduce pre-Hispanic culture

Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead

out of rangeOctober 31–November 2 (virtual event) • event

Painted faces in colorful Mexican clothes reunite with their dead loved ones through cemetery celebrations

La Mole Comic Con

La Mole Comic Con

out of rangeMarch 17–19, 2023 • event

Dive into the world of comics, fantasy, and games at the comic con in Mexico City

Carnaval de Mazatlán

Carnaval de Mazatlán

out of rangeFebruary 8–13, 2024 • event

The third largest carnival celebrations in the world

Festival Del Globo (International Balloon Festival)

Festival Del Globo (International Balloon Festival)

out of rangeNovember 15–18, 2024 • event

Meet one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in Latin America

Swimming with Whale Sharks

Swimming with Whale Sharks

out of rangeMarch–September • activity

This huge fish might look frightening, but, fortunately, it prefers plankton to meat

Carnaval de Veracruz

Carnaval de Veracruz

out of rangeJune 29-July 5, 2024 • event

One of the greatest Mexican carnivals is a must visit for salsa fans

Nanacamilpa Firefly Forest

Nanacamilpa Firefly Forest

out of rangelate June–early August • nature

The enchanted forest, not far from Mexico City, is taken over by fireflies

Los Cabos Film Festival

Los Cabos Film Festival

out of rangeMarch 2–5, 2023 • event

Hop from the sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas to a red carpet of a famous film festival

Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

out of rangeMay 5 • event

Concerts, lectures, day-long Puebla street parties, and a fearless Mexican army in their finest military uniforms highlight the festival

Noche de Rábanos or Night of the Radishes

Noche de Rábanos or Night of the Radishes

out of rangeDecember 23 • event

Imagine nativity scenes composed of carved radish, corn husks, and dried flowers!

Cactus Ice Cream

Cactus Ice Cream

out of rangeJune–August • food

Locals call it tuna ice-cream, which often confuses customers, yet tuna is a cactus flower and smells like a cucumber rather than fish

Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

Fishing in Cabo San Lucas

out of rangeMay–November • activity

As a gateway to the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, Cabo is your ticket to the sportfishing paradise

Chapulines or Grasshoppers

Chapulines or Grasshoppers

out of rangeJune–October • food

Insect invasion doesn't pose a threat to Mexico, as long as crispy grasshoppers are actually a local favourite snack

Granadas or Pomegranates

Granadas or Pomegranates

out of rangeAugust–September • food

Enjoy red juicy pomegranate seeds alone, or topped over chiles en nogata

Los Cabos Tennis Open

Los Cabos Tennis Open

out of rangeJuly 31–August 5, 2023 • event

Cabo San Lucas becomes the epicenter of tennis every August

Pozol, Tepache, and Tesguino

Pozol, Tepache, and Tesguino

out of rangeJune–August • food

Besides tequila, expert Mexican brewers make perfect drinks from fermented corn dough, corn kernels, and pineapple skins

Semana Santa & Pascua (Easter)

Semana Santa & Pascua (Easter)

out of rangeMarch 24–31, 2024 • event

Local festivities often blend Spanish Christian traditions with native Indian celebrations

Mango

Mango

out of rangeMay–September • food

The affordable price and abundance allow you to eat as many of these sweet fruits as you want. Also, try mango-based drinks, desserts, and salsas!

Flying Ant Salsa

Flying Ant Salsa

out of rangeMay • food

Mexicans know the most effective method for how to turn your enemies into friends—to kill and cook them

Fiestas de Octubre

Fiestas de Octubre

out of rangeOctober 6–November 6, 2023 • event

Cowboy homes, the birthplace of tequila, and mariachi music are all showcases in month-long festivities

Diez y Seis (Independence Day)

Diez y Seis (Independence Day)

out of rangeSeptember 15–September 16 • event

A midnight cry for freedom, day-long reenactments, and at last the independence declaration—Mexico literally lives it over again and again

Bahidorá

Bahidorá

out of rangeFebruary 16-18, 2024 • event

A boutique festival settled in the jungle near a turquoise river

Dragon Fruit or Pitaya

Dragon Fruit or Pitaya

out of rangeMay–June • food

This watery and moderately sweet fruit is refreshing by itself and is a great ingredient for desserts

Mexican Redknee Tarantula

Mexican Redknee Tarantula

out of rangeJuly–October  • nature

Spot rare red-and-black tarantulas while they are roaming in the wild

Cactus Bloom

Cactus Bloom

out of rangelate April–June • nature

Walking across the desert, you might get lucky to see a rare cactus bloom

Huitlacoche or Corn Smut

Huitlacoche or Corn Smut

out of rangeMay–September • food

This fine name stands for dark-coloured fungus growing on corn, and added to many Mexican foods when in season

Exploding Sledgehammer Celebrations

Exploding Sledgehammer Celebrations

out of rangeFebruary 16–20, 2023 • event

Despite good chances to be wounded, one of the world's most dangerous parties annually gathers tens of thousands of thrill-seekers in San Juan de la Vega

Mamey Sapote & Tejate

Mamey Sapote & Tejate

out of rangeFebruary • food

This sweet fruit is equally good when raw and cooked into jellies or marmalades, and its seeds are used to make tejate, a pre-Hispanic drink

Tamales

Tamales

out of rangelate January–February 02 • food

A vast variety of stuffed cornmeal dumplings crown the feast of Candlemas

Main Surfing Season

Main Surfing Season

out of rangeApril–October • activity

The lengthy coastline offers a variety of excellent surfing locations

Pa’l Norte

Pa’l Norte

out of rangeMarch 29-31, 2024 • event

This Mexican music party saw explosive success from the very beginning with around 134,000 visitors

Lime Season

Lime Season

out of rangeJune–August • food

A lime complements every dish and beverage available in traditional Mexican menus, the only exception is coffee

Dia de la Raza

Dia de la Raza

out of rangeOctober 12 • event

The festival provides another occasion for flamboyant public parades and scholarly debates about Mexican roots

Feria Aeroespacial México

Feria Aeroespacial México

out of rangeApril 26–29, 2023 • event

The most important aeronautics fair in Central America

Rambutans

Rambutans

out of rangeJune–August • food

Good looking, nice tasting, easily peeled, and long-lasting in the sun—rambutans deserve the highest praise!

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