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 […]
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Verbena Jamaica del Pasado – Palm Sunday
Ajijic Plaza Guadalupe Victoria 4, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoOn 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 […]
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Live Stations of the Cross – Good Friday
Parroquia de San Andrés Marcos Castellanos 14, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoEvery 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 […]
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Holy Cross Day – May 3
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Ocampo 110, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoOn 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 […]
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Balloon Regatta – Saturday before September 15
Campo Deportivo Cruz Azul Revolución 83, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoThe 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 impressive skill. Some designs are modest and small, while others reach over ten meters high, featuring geometric patterns, characters, flowers, or patriotic symbols. At the […]
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Uses and Traditions of the Rebozo – Sunday before September 15
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 becomes a living runway where women of all ages parade with both new and heirloom rebozos, children wear traditional outfits, and folkloric dances, mariachis, charros, […]
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Day of the Charro – September 14
Lienzo Charro Ajijic Revolución 80, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoOn 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, […]
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Independence Day Celebrations – September 15 & 16
Ajijic Plaza Guadalupe Victoria 4, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoIndependence Day turns Ajijic into a vibrant scene of music, food, and national pride. On the night of September 15, the main plaza becomes a festive fair with food stalls, […]
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Day of the Virgin of the Rosary – October 31
Parroquia de San Andrés Marcos Castellanos 14, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoOctober 31 in Ajijic is dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, one of the town’s most spiritual and heartfelt celebrations. After several days of prayer in homes and chapels, […]
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Day of the Dead – November 2
Ajijic Plaza Guadalupe Victoria 4, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoOn November 2, Ajijic honors its departed loved ones in a celebration full of color, fragrance, and emotion. From early morning, families visit the cemetery to clean and decorate graves […]
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Feast of Saint Andrew – November 21–30
Parroquia de San Andrés Marcos Castellanos 14, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoThe Feast of Saint Andrew, held from November 21 to 30, is Ajijic’s most important patronal festival and the best time to see the town in full celebration. Each day, […]
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Christmas Posadas – December 17–24
Ajijic Plaza Guadalupe Victoria 4, Ajijic, Jalisco, MexicoFrom December 17 to 24, Ajijic glows with light and song during the Christmas Posadas. Each night, a neighborhood, family, or chapel organizes a procession that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s […]
