Each night reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph, with piñatas, caroling, and community gatherings. On December 24th, the celebration ends with nativity displays in the plaza and church.
Every January 1, Ajijic welcomes the new year with a spontaneous, creative parade organized by the traditional neighborhoods of Las Seis Esquinas and La Villa. Early in the morning, families […]
On January 6, Ajijic celebrates Three Kings Day with a warm, family-friendly event in the main plaza. A giant Rosca de Reyes (traditional crown-shaped sweet bread), baked by local bakeries, […]
The Feast of San Sebastián, held on January 20, is one of Ajijic’s most traditional celebrations and takes place in one of its oldest neighborhoods. Days before, residents decorate streets, […]
Ajijic’s Carnival is an explosion of color and energy, led by the famous Sayacos who take over the streets with papier-mâché masks, wild wigs, mismatched clothes, and lots of flour. […]
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 […]
On Palm Sunday, the Verbena Jamaica del Pasado transforms downtown Ajijic into a charming scene from old Mexico. The main plaza fills with food stands decorated with palm leaves, clay […]
Every Good Friday, Ajijic becomes the stage for a deeply moving Live Stations of the Cross, organized completely by the local community. Residents act out the Passion of Christ, starting […]
On May 3, Ajijic fills with beautifully decorated crosses made from flowers, fruit, colorful paper, ribbons, pan Tachihual, and even bottles of tequila. Holy Cross Day honors construction workers but […]
The Balloon Regatta, held the Saturday before September 15, is one of Ajijic’s most spectacular events. Neighborhood teams build giant hot-air balloons from delicate tissue paper—fully handmade and assembled with […]
Uses and Traditions of the Rebozo is a celebration of Ajijic’s cultural identity, where the traditional shawl is presented alongside many of the town’s most beloved customs. The main plaza […]
On September 14, Ajijic honors the charro—an iconic figure of Mexican culture—with a parade full of elegance and tradition. Early in the day, charros and escaramuzas prepare with embroidered suits, […]