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Mexico Travel Guide
Maps, Photos, Mexico Real Estate, Rentals, Mexican Slang; Mexico
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The Guru Difference Mexico Guru is a website created by two female Mexico lovers, a travel writer and a webmaster. We live in Mexico and have been exploring the country, between the two of us, for more than 50 years! Unlike many travel sites these days, we actually visit the places we write about. Stick with the Guru for the real scoop.
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...........FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.............
| | | | November, 2011
| |  November 2
Day of the Dead - Cultural
All over Mexico
This event happens at the cemeteries on November 2nd all over Mexico. More Info... |
| | February, 2012
| | February 2 (annual)
Dia de la Candelaria - Religious
All over Mexico
Candlemas, the official end of the Christmas season, is mainly a day for family gatherings and Mass; some cities and towns hold candleit processions to the church, and dances. |
| | April, 2012
| | April 17--24, 2011
Semana Santa - Religious
All over Mexico
Semana Santa, the week leading up to Easter, is one of the biggest holidays in Mexico with silent processions, colorful indigenous celebrations and huge crowds at the beaches.
http://www.mexicoguru.com/semana-santa.php |
| | May, 2012
| | May 1 (annual)
Dia de los Trabajadores - Cultural
All over Mexico
On this banking holiday most businesses are closed to give workers the day off. It's mainly a day to relax with family and friends. |
May 3
DÃa de la Santa Cruz (Day of the Holy Cross) - Religious
All over Mexico
Carpinters, miners, masons, and laborers all over Mexico celebrate their special day by getting righteously drunk and shooting fireworks. Religious folks celebrate in a more serious way with Mass and other religious events, including processions where the cruifix is carried throughout town. |
May 10 (annual)
Dia de las Madres - Cultural
All over Mexico
Mother's Day |
| | September, 2012
| | September 15 & 16 (annual)
Mexican Independence Day -
All over Mexico
Patriotic parades and speeches, beginning at 11PM on September 15, in honor of Mexican independence from Spain. |
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