The island celebrates its founding by fishermen in 1850 with a vaquería, nights of island music, ceviche contests and a solemn council session.
Next dates
August 12 – 17, 2027
The year after: August 12 – 17, 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 Quintana Roo, in your calendar: Google Calendar Apple or Outlook .ics file
Founding anniversary: what happens
- Crowning of the Foundation Ambassador
- Vaquería
- Nochecitas Isleñas
- Ceviche contest
- Solemn council session
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About Isla Mujeres
A small, narrow island a short ferry ride from Cancún. Isla Mujeres is known for the calm turquoise water of Playa Norte, golf-cart sightseeing, snorkeling, and the rocky cliffs of Punta Sur at its southern tip.
More fiestas in Isla Mujeres
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November 28 – December 8
Fiesta of the Immaculate Conception
The island's patroness comes down from her niche and is walked through town each evening by a different group, then sails around the bay on her feast day followed by fishing boats.
Fiesta of the Immaculate Conception: dates and what to see → -
May 4
Anniversary of the island's discovery
The island marks the anniversary of its discovery.
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August 17
Sinking of the Cruz de la Bahía
On the founding day the island remembers the bronze Cruz de la Bahía, sunk on the Manchones reef for those lost at sea, with flowers for the founders and a group dive.
Sinking of the Cruz de la Bahía: dates and what to see →
Other fiestas in August
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Arrival of the Black Christ
Sisal, Yucatán · August 5
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Feria Principal de San Joaquín
Palizada, Campeche · August 15 – 31
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Feria de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Palenque, Chiapas · August 4
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Fiesta of the Virgen de la Asunción
Tetela de Ocampo, Puebla · August 15
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Fiestas of Our Lady of Charity Huamantla, Tlaxcala · July 31 – August 31
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