Capirotada Festival – Saturday before Palm Sunday

The Capirotada Festival, held on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, is a delicious way to discover one of Mexico’s classic Lenten desserts. In Ajijic’s main plaza, local cooks set up beautifully decorated booths to showcase their versions of capirotada—a bread pudding soaked in piloncillo syrup and topped with nuts, dried fruit, cheese, spices, and sometimes creative additions like banana or coconut. Visitors can sample different recipes, hear stories about how these dishes were passed down through generations, and learn the religious symbolism behind each ingredient. Live music, workshops, local products, and other traditional treats round out the experience, turning the festival into a true celebration of culinary heritage. Stay at Hotel Casa Blanca Ajijic and enjoy the Capirotada Festival just a short walk from your room.