El Fuerte marks its founding on the feast of San Juan with a civic ceremony and the Yoreme bath of San Juan in the river, followed by days of culture in the old center.
Next dates
June 24, 2027
The year after: June 24, 2028
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
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- Fiesta days
Every fiesta in Sinaloa, in your calendar: Google Calendar Apple or Outlook .ics file
Municipal anniversary: what happens
- Civic ceremony
- Procession to the Fuerte river
- Yoreme Baño de San Juan
- Traditional music and dances
- Callejoneada in the historic center
Plan your visit to El Fuerte
Tours in El Fuerte
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around El Fuerte.
Museo El Fuerte Museum Find tours Petroglyphs Archaeological site Find toursHow to get to El Fuerte
- From Los Mochis: about 1 h 20 min by car (84 km)
- Nearest airport: Los Mochis (LMM), 1 h 37 min by car to El Fuerte
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About El Fuerte
A colonial town on the El Fuerte River in northern Sinaloa, and a common starting point for the Chepe train into the Copper Canyon.
More fiestas in El Fuerte
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November 1 – 2
Yoreme Day of the Dead
The Yoreme ceremonial centers keep the Day of the Dead in their own way, with traditional dances.
Yoreme Day of the Dead: dates and what to see → -
November 20
Traditional fair
The town's traditional fair fills the Plaza de Armas in the week leading up to Revolution Day, with rides, amateur contests, dances and the election of the queen.
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March 21 – 28
Holy Week Via Crucis
The town keeps the Way of the Cross during Holy Week.
Moves every year; next: March 21 – 28, 2027.
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March 21 – 28
Yoreme Holy Week
The Yoreme ceremonial centers hold their own Holy Week, with traditional dances.
Moves every year; next: March 21 – 28, 2027.
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September 15 – 16
Fiestas Patrias
The town celebrates Mexican Independence.
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Every year, dates vary
Festival Cultural Inapo El Fuerte
The town's cultural festival, part of its yearly calendar.
Other fiestas in June
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Fiesta of San Pedro and San Pablo
Mexcaltitán, Nayarit · June 29
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Fiestas de Junio Tlaquepaque, Jalisco · June 21 – July 6
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Fiesta of San Juan Bautista
Guerrero, Coahuila · June 24
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Muestra Gastronómica
Santiago, Nuevo León · June 5
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Fiestas of San Antonio de Padua
Tula, Tamaulipas · June 13
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Feria de San Juan Bautista
Zimapán, Hidalgo · June 24