{"id":52214,"date":"2012-05-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalresorts.com\/blog\/cancun-riviera-maya-events-calendar-2012\/"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:54:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:54:16","slug":"cancun-riviera-maya-events-calendar-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/cancun\/cancun-riviera-maya-events-calendar-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancun & Riviera Maya Events Calendar 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s on in the Mexican Caribbean and the state of Yucatan for the rest of 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

Sea Turtle Nesting Season<\/strong> begins in the Mexican Caribbean
\nFestival of the Santa Cruz or Holy Cross, Cozumel, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Tulum, Mayan communities in the districts of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Jose Maria Morelos and Lazaro Cardenas and Acanceh in Yucatan, May 1-8
\nFeria del Cedral. Cozumel, April 28 – May 3
\nCesar Martin Rosado Fishing Tournament, Puerto Morelos, May 4-6
\nGovernor\u2019s Cup Fishing Tournament, Majahual, Costa Maya, May \u00a06-8
\nMother\u2019s Day, May 10
\nSport Fishing Tournament, Cozumel, May 11-13
\nSan Isidro Labrador, Panaba, Yucatan, May 15
\nWhale Shark<\/strong> Season begins, Holbox, Isla Mujeres, May 15
\nMayan Sacred Crossing<\/strong>, Xcaret to Cozumel, May 17 \u2013 19
\nSixth Annual Copa del Rey International Polo Tournament, Puerto Morelos<\/strong><\/a>, May 17 – 20
\nFeria de las Hamacas, Tekom, Yucatan, May 20
\nIsland Fishing Tournament, Isla Mujeres, May 18-20
\nAndres Garcia Lavin Fishing Tournament<\/strong>, Puerto Morelos May 25-27
\nAguas Abiertas Swimming Marathon, Bacalar, May 26-27<\/p>\n

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

Navy Day Celebrations in Cozumel and Puerto Morelos, June 1
\nDorado de Plata Fishing Tournament, Majahual, June 8-10
\nLa Chispa, series of events commemorating Valladolid\u2019s role in starting the Mexican Revolution, Valladolid, Yucatan, June 3-4
\nFestival de la Miel, Mayan Ceremony and Honey Harvest Festival, Xel-Ha, June 2
\nSan Antonio de Padua, Chemax, Yucatan, June 7 – 13
\nMundo Maya Tourism Industry Fair, Merida, June 18-21
\nFather\u2019s Day, June 19
\nFifth Whale Shark<\/strong> Festival, Isla Mujeres, June 21 \u2013 24
\nSummer Solstice, Chichen Itza June 20
\nDia de San Juan Bautista, Dzilam de Bravo, Yucatan, June 24
\nCopa Majahual Sport Fishing Tournament, Majahual, June 23-24
\nPor La Libre Annual Swimming Race across the bay from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, June 26
\nDia de San Pedro y San Pablo, Cozumel, June 29<\/p>\n

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

Cancun Triathlon, Puerto Morelos
\nAnniversary of Foundation of Ticul, Traditional Fair in Ticul, Yucatan (mid July)
\nLa Virgen de Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Motul, July 16
\nFishing Tournament July 17 \u2013 18, Playa del Carmen
\nAnniversary of the start of the Caste War, Tihosuco, July 27 – 30
\nMayan Culture Day, Quintana Roo State, July 30<\/p>\n

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

Ringing of Young Flamingos, Rio Lagartos, Yucatan (t.b.c.)
\nCelebrity Golf Tournament, Cozumel Country Club, Cozumel (t.b.c)
\nJatsa-Ha Festival, Majahual (t.b.c)
\nAnniversary of the foundation of Isla Mujeres<\/strong>, August<\/p>\n

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12-17
\nVirgin de la Asuncion, Izamal, Muna, Yucatan, August 15
\nTraditional Festival, Mani, Yucatan, August 20-26
\nFiesta de la Virgen Maria, Tixkakal Guardia, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, August 23 – 29<\/p>\n

September<\/strong><\/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
\nMexican Independence, September 15-16<\/strong>
\nFeria de San Ramon, Izamal, Yucatan, September 16
\nEquinox,<\/strong> Chichen Itza<\/strong>, Yucatan, September 22 (sunset)
\nEquinox, Dzibilchaltun, Yucatan, September 22 (sunrise)
\nFiestas de San Miguel Arcangel, Cozumel, September 21\u201329
\nFiesta del Cristo de las Ampollas, Merida, September 27<\/p>\n

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

Cancun ITU Triathlon Wold Cup, Cancun, October 6-7
\nFestival de Otono\/Autumn Cultural Festival, Merida, October – December 13
\nCancun Travel Mart, Cancun Convention Center (t.b.c)
\nColumbus Day, October 12
\nSea Turtle Festival, Tulum, Xcacel & Akumal, Riviera Maya, October (t.b.c.)
\nEl Cristo de Sitilpech, Izamal, October 18<\/p>\n

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

Day of the Dead<\/strong>, November 1 & 2
\nFestival of Life & Death Traditions, Xcaret, October 30 \u2013 November 2
\nXel-Ha Triathlon, Xel-Ha Park (t.b.c)
\nFeria de Yucatan, Merida
\nSeventh Festival de Cultura del Caribe Maya, Isla Mujeres, November 14-18
\nAnniversary of the Mexican Revolution, November 20
\nRiviera Maya Jazz Festival, Playa Mamitas, Playa del Carmen, November 22-24
\nSecond International Meeting of Poets, Isla Mujeres, November 22-25
\nIronMan Cozumel, November 25
\nYucatan Bird Festival, Merida, November t.b.c.<\/p>\n

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

International Marathon, Cancun, December
\nDia de la Virgen de la Concepcion, patron saint of Izamal, December 7 \u2013 13, and on Isla Mujeres where a statue of the Virgin is taken out into the bay at the head of a procession of fishing boats on December 8. On Isla Mujeres festivities take place from November 26 -December 8.
\nMa\u00f1anitas de Flor y Canto, traditional serenade to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, Xcaret, December 11
\nFiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe, throughout Mexico, December 12
\nFeria de la Naranja (Orange Fair), Oxkutzcab, Yucat\u00e1n (first two weeks of December)
\nFestival de la Miel, Mayan Ceremony and Honey Harvest Festival, Xel-Ha, December (t.b.c)
\nWinter Solstice, December 21
\nThe end of a cycle in the ancient Mayan Calendar, dawn of a new era, December 21-23, Chichen Itza<\/strong>
\nChristmas Eve, December 24
\nChristmas Day, December 25
\nD\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
\nThe BPM Festival, Playa del Carmen, December 30-January 8, 2013
\nNew Year\u2019s Eve, December 31<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cancun"],"yoast_head":"\r\nCancun & Riviera Maya Events Calendar 2012 - Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/cancun\/cancun-riviera-maya-events-calendar-2012\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cancun & Riviera Maya Events Calendar 2012 - 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