The carnival reenacts historical and legendary local episodes, the largest being the Battle of Puebla, fought in mock battles for four days.
Next dates
February 6 – 9, 2027
The year after: February 26 – 29, 2028
The dates follow Easter, so they change every year.
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
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Carnaval de Huejotzingo: what happens
- Historical and legendary reenactments
- Battle of Puebla reenactment
- French and Mexican armies
Plan your visit to Huejotzingo
Where to stay in Huejotzingo
Hotel Posada Kenmar Hotel · 180 m from the center PricesTours in Huejotzingo
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Huejotzingo.
Tours from Puebla City
Africam Safari Zoo Admission with Transportation
★ 4.8 (87) · From US$35
How to get to Huejotzingo
- From Puebla: about 32 min by car (29 km)
- Nearest airport: Puebla (PBC), 7 min by car to Huejotzingo
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About Huejotzingo
Huejotzingo is a small city just northwest of Puebla, on the plain below the Iztaccíhuatl volcano. Its centerpiece is the 16th-century Franciscan monastery of San Miguel Arcángel, a World Heritage site with a walled atrium and four corner chapels. The town is known for its apple cider and fruit preserves, and for a four-day carnival in which about 2,000 residents in costume stage mock battles recalling the Battle of Puebla and other local stories.
Other fiestas in February
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Carnival
Ixtenco, Tlaxcala · February 6 – 9
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Carnaval de Tepoztlán Tepoztlán, Morelos · February 6 – 9
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Carnival
Tlaltizapán, Morelos · February 5 – 9
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Carnaval de Huehues del Chirrión
Tetela de Ocampo, Puebla · February 6 – 9
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Carnival
Huauchinango, Puebla · February 6 – 9
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Feria de las Flores
Huauchinango, Puebla · February 13 – 21