{"id":51982,"date":"2011-03-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalresorts.com\/blog\/mexican-caribbean-yucatan-event-calendar-2011\/"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:26:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:26:17","slug":"mexican-caribbean-yucatan-event-calendar-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/news\/mexican-caribbean-yucatan-event-calendar-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Caribbean & Yucatan Event Calendar 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s on in the Mexican Caribbean<\/strong> and the state of Yucatan<\/strong> this year. We have included traditional fiestas or festivals in honor of important saints, major Mexican holidays, sport, music and cultural events. We will be adding more listings during the year so be sure to stay posted for details.<\/p>\n

* Events, dates and locations are subject to change.<\/p>\n

* (t.b.c.) Dates unavailable at this time.<\/p>\n

March<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Anniversary of the discovery of Isla Mujeres by Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba, Isla Mujeres, March 4<\/p>\n

Mexican Caribbean Fishing Season begins<\/p>\n

Carnival, Isla Mujeres, March 4 \u2013 9<\/p>\n

Carnival, Cozumel, March 2-9<\/p>\n

Carnival, M\u00e9rida, Yucat\u00e1n, March 2 \u2013 9<\/p>\n

Fourth Wind & Tide Kite Surfing Regatta, Cozumel, March 4 – 7<\/p>\n

First Mexican Wine Festival, Xcaret Park, Riviera Maya, March 9 \u2013 12<\/p>\n

Feria de las Hamacas, Tecoh, Yucatan, March 20<\/p>\n

Anniversary of birth of Benito Juarez, Mexico, March 21<\/p>\n

Equinox, Chich\u00e9n Itza, Yucatan, March 20 & 21 (sunset)<\/p>\n

Equinox, Dzibilchaltun, Yucatan, March 20 & 21 (sunrise)<\/p>\n

(Note: Also visible the day before and the day after the Equinox, depending on the cloud cover)<\/p>\n

Earth Hour, March 26<\/p>\n

April<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cancun Grand Slam International Fishing Tournament, Marina Hacienda del Mar, Cancun, April 2<\/p>\n

D\u00eda de San Idelfonso, Izamal, Yucatan, April 3<\/p>\n

Fiesta de San Telmo, Holbox, April 4- 19<\/p>\n

Festivities include a Fishing Tournament<\/p>\n

Feria de la Pascua y del Tabaco, Ticul, Yucatan, April 5<\/p>\n

Maundy Thursday, April 21<\/p>\n

Good Friday, April 22<\/p>\n

Easter Sunday, April 24<\/p>\n

Feria del Cedral. Cozumel, April 24 \u2013 May 3<\/p>\n

Sol al Sol Regatta from St Petersburg, Fl., Isla Mujeres, April 27 – 29
\nInternational Day of the Child, April 30<\/p>\n

May<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins in the Mexican Caribbean<\/p>\n

Festival of the Holy Cross, Cozumel, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Tulum, Mayan communities in the districts of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Jose Maria Morelos and Lazaro Cardenas and Maxcanu, Chumayel and Tecoh in Yucat\u00e1n, May 3<\/p>\n

Governor\u2019s Cup Fishing Tournament, Majahual, Costa Maya, May 6-8<\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day, May 10<\/p>\n

Isla Mujeres Regatta, May 11 \u2013 15<\/p>\n

Sport Fishing Tournament, Cozumel, May 13 \u2013 15<\/p>\n

San Isidro Labrador, Panaba, Yucatan, May 15<\/p>\n

Whale Shark Season begins, Holbox, Isla Mujeres<\/p>\n

Mayan Sacred Crossing, Xcaret to Cozumel, May 19 \u2013 21<\/p>\n

Feria de las Hamacas, Tekom, Yucatan, May 20<\/p>\n

Eighth Island Fishing Tournament, Isla Mujeres, May 20-22<\/p>\n

June<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Navy Day Celebrations in Cozumel and Puerto Morelos, June 1<\/p>\n

Por La Libre Annual Swimming Race across the bay from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, June 4<\/p>\n

Dorado de Plata Fishing Tournament, Majahual, June 3-5<\/p>\n

Puerto Morelos Fishing Tournament (t.b.c.)<\/p>\n

La Chispa, series of events commemorating Valladolid\u2019s role in starting the Mexican Revolution, Valladolid, Yucatan, June 4<\/p>\n

Amigos Fest, First Music, Family & Nature Festival<\/p>\n

25th Anniversary of the Founding of Amigos de Sian Ka\u2019an, Malecon Cancun, June 5<\/p>\n

Festival de la Miel, Mayan Ceremony and Honey Harvest Festival, Xel-Ha, June 18<\/p>\n

Mayan Salsa Bachata Congress 2011, Hilton Cancun Hotel, June 16 – 19<\/p>\n

5th Beach Football Mini World Cup, Playa Mamitas, Playa del Carmen, June 5-6<\/p>\n

Dorado de Plata International Fishing Tournament, Majahual, June 11-13<\/p>\n

San Antonio de Padua, Chemax, Yucatan, June 7 – 13<\/p>\n

Father\u2019s Day, June 19<\/p>\n

Dia de San Juan Bautista, Dzilam de Bravo, Yucatan, June 24<\/p>\n

Dia de San Pedro y San Pablo, Cozumel, June 29<\/p>\n

July<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fourth Whale Shark Festival, Isla Mujeres, July 15 \u2013 17<\/p>\n

Anniversary of Foundation of Ticul, Traditional Fair in Ticul, Yucatan (mid July)<\/p>\n

La Virgen de Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Motul, July 16<\/p>\n

Fishing Tournament July 17 \u2013 18, Playa del Carmen<\/p>\n

Ultimate Diver Challenge, Cozumel, July 15 \u2013 30<\/p>\n

Anniversary of the start of the Caste War, Tihosuco, July 27 – 30<\/p>\n

Mayan Culture Day, Quintana Roo State, July 30<\/p>\n

August<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ringing of Young Flamingos, Rio Lagartos, Yucatan (t.b.c.)<\/p>\n

Feria de la Naranja, Oxkutzcab, Yucatan, August 10 – 16<\/p>\n

MayaKoba Junior Golf Classic, Riviera Maya, August 16 \u2013 19<\/p>\n

161st Anniversary of the foundation of Isla Mujeres, August 12-17<\/p>\n

3rd Women\u2019s Fishing Tournament, Isla Mujeres, August 13-14<\/p>\n

Virgin de la Asuncion, Izamal, Muna, Yucatan, August 15<\/p>\n

Traditional Festival, Mani, Yucatan, August 20<\/p>\n

September<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Riviera Maya Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival, Tulum (t.b.c.)<\/p>\n

Latin American Food & Drink Fair 2011, CancunMesse, Canc\u00fan, September 7 \u2013 11<\/p>\n

Festival of the Virgin de la Caridad de Cobre, Isla Mujeres. A procession of boats with the statue of the Virgin de la Caridad at the head sets out on a pilgrimage to Contoy Island, September 11<\/p>\n

Mexican Independence, September 15-16<\/p>\n

Feria de San Ramon, Izamal, Yucatan, September 16<\/p>\n

Cancun Fest, September 12 – 19<\/p>\n

Cancun Ironman, September 18<\/p>\n

Equinox, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, September 22 & 23 (sunset)<\/p>\n

Equinox, Dzibilchaltun, Yucatan, September 22 & 23 (sunrise)<\/p>\n

Fiestas de San Miguel Arcangel, Cozumel, September 21 \u2013 29<\/p>\n

Fiesta del Cristo de las Ampollas, Merida, September 27<\/p>\n

October<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Festival de Otono\/Autumn Cultural Festival, Merida, October 21 – December 13<\/p>\n

Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival, Playa del Carmen<\/p>\n

24th Cancun Travel Mart, Cancun Convention Center, Oct 12 \u2013 14<\/p>\n

Columbus Day, October 12<\/p>\n

9th Sea Turtle Festival, Tulum, Xcacel & Akumal, Riviera Maya, Oct 13 – 16<\/p>\n

El Cristo de Sitilpech, Izamal, October 18<\/p>\n

November<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Day of the Dead, November 1 & 2<\/p>\n

6th Festival of Life & Death Traditions, Xcaret, October 30 \u2013 November 2<\/p>\n

Feria de Yucatan, Merida<\/p>\n

Caribbean Culture Festival, Cancun, Chetumal, Playa del Carmen,\u00a0November 12 – 19<\/p>\n

Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, November 20<\/p>\n

Sixth Caribe Maya Cultural Festival, Isla Mujeres, November 17 -20<\/p>\n

Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, Playa Mamitas, Playa del Carmen, November 24-26<\/p>\n

11th Annual Yucatan Bird Festival, Merida, November \u00a025 – 27<\/p>\n

December<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

International Night Marathon, Cancun, December 3<\/p>\n

Dia de la Virgen de la Concepci\u00f3n, patron saint of Izamal and Isla Mujeres, festivities in both places. A statue of the Virgin is taken out into the bay at the head of a procession of fishing boats. December 8. On Isla Mujeres festivities take place from November 26 -December 8.<\/p>\n

Ma\u00f1anitas de Flor y Canto, traditional serenade to honor the Virgen de Guadalupe, Xcaret, December 11<\/p>\n

Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe, throughout Mexico, December 12<\/p>\n

Feria de la Naranja (Orange Fair), Oxkutzcab, Yucat\u00e1n (t.b.c.)<\/p>\n

Festival de la Miel, Mayan Ceremony and Honey Harvest Festival, Xel-Ha, December 10<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve, December 24<\/p>\n

Christmas Day, December 25<\/p>\n

Windsurfing World Championship, Formula Experience Class, Cancun, December 26 – January 1<\/p>\n

D\u00eda de los Santos Inocentes, apart from its religious significance, this day is the Mexican equivalent of April Fools Day, with elaborate stories being told to try and catch the unsuspecting out, December 28<\/p>\n

New Year\u2019s Eve, December 31<\/p>\n

2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

January<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The BPM Festival for electronic music fans, Playa del Carmen, December 30 – January 8<\/p>\n

Feria de Tres Reyes, Tizimin, Yucatan, January 6<\/p>\n

Anniversary of Founding of Merida, Yucatan, January 6<\/p>\n

Merida Cultural Festival, Merida, Yucatan, January 6 \u2013 31<\/p>\n

Feria de Valladolid, Valladolid, Yucatan, January 21 \u2013 February 2<\/p>\n

February<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Feria de San Felipe, Traditional Fair in San Felipe, Yucatan February 1-5<\/p>\n

La Candelaria, observed throughout the area, February 2<\/p>\n

Mexican Constitution Day February 5<\/p>\n

Valentine\u2019s Day February 14<\/p>\n

Mexican Flag Day February 24<\/p>\n

MayaKoba PGA Golf Tournament, El Camale\u00f3n Golf Club, Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, February 22 – 26<\/p>\n

March<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

First Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival, Cancun, March 15-18<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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