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 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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Independence 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, […]
October 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, […]
On 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 […]
The 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, […]
From 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 […]