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, games, folk dancing, live mariachi, and families dressed in traditional colors waiting for the historic “Grito de Independencia” and the fireworks show. The atmosphere is […]

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, the main event is a nighttime procession where the image of the Virgin—decorated with white flowers and fine fabrics—is carried through the streets. Worshippers follow […]

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 with marigolds, candles, photos, favorite foods, drinks, and meaningful objects. The atmosphere is peaceful yet lively, with prayers, quiet conversations, and shared memories. In the […]

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, a different trade guild organizes the decorations, mass, procession, fireworks tower, and music, ensuring that florists, bakers, builders, gardeners, musicians, and merchants all play a […]

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 search for shelter. With candles, lanterns, and traditional songs, people walk through the streets until they reach the host home, where the symbolic “No room” […]