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.
Next dates
November 28 – December 8, 2026
Main day: Tuesday, December 8
The year after: November 28 – December 8, 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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Every fiesta in Quintana Roo, in your calendar: Google Calendar Apple or Outlook .ics file
Fiesta of the Immaculate Conception: what happens
- Bajada of the Virgin
- Nightly gremio processions
- Fishermen carry her to the pier
- Boat procession around the bay
- Firecrackers
- Street food stands
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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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May 4
Anniversary of the island's discovery
The island marks the anniversary of its discovery.
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August 12 – 17
Founding anniversary
The island celebrates its founding by fishermen in 1850 with a vaquería, nights of island music, ceviche contests and a solemn council session.
Founding anniversary: dates and what to see → -
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 November
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Day of the Dead Valladolid, Yucatán · November 1 – 2
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Fiestas del Niño Dios
Espita, Yucatán · December 25 – 31
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Fiesta of Nuestra Señora de Izamal Izamal, Yucatán · December 8
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Fiesta of San Diego de Alcalá
Tekax, Yucatán · November 3 – 18
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Day of the Dead
Copainalá, Chiapas · November 1 – 2
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La Cantada
Naolinco, Veracruz · November 1