There are some 5000 different Mexico festivals, that’s over 13 different celebrations per day on average, all reflecting the incredible mix of indigenous and Spanish heritage of the country.
El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead as it translates, is probably the most well known Latin American holiday which is celebrated to the maximum in Mexico.
Starting at midnight on Halloween, the party continues until November 2nd. The days are full of merriment and are a celebration of those who have passed who may be able to visit and communicate to those left behind during the two days.
The festival dates back 3000 years and was originally celebrated in the Aztecs 9th solar month (August), but was moved to November to Christianize the celebration, coinciding with All Saints and All Souls days.
Unsurprisingly, there are a few Tequila festivals in Mexico. In March the party is called Viva el Tequila, a week long celebration of Tequila, helped along with live music in Guadalajara. The Los Cabos event is a homage to Tequila and Mariachi’s in November and every few years December sees the International Tequila Festival which is an excuse to drink any alcohol, not just Tequila.
