The Yoreme ceremonial centers keep the Day of the Dead in their own way, with traditional dances.
Next dates
November 1 – 2, 2026
The year after: November 1 – 2, 2027
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
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Yoreme Day of the Dead: what happens
- Matachines dance
- Pascola dance
- Deer dance
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 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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June 24
Municipal anniversary
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.
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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 November
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Fiesta of the Virgen de la Balvanera
Álamos, Sonora · November 21
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Feria del Señor de la Misericordia
Compostela, Nayarit · November 22 – December 7
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Day of the Dead Sayulita, Nayarit · November 1 – 2
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Feria Nacional del Tequila Tequila, Jalisco · November 30 – December 12
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Fiestas de San Andrés Ajijic, Jalisco · November 21 – 30
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Feria de la Purísima Concepción
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato · November 28 – December 8