The main festival runs from Cuauhtémoc's birthday to the anniversary of his death, as dancers from across Mexico perform day and night around the church that holds his remains.
Next dates
February 23 – 28, 2027
Main day: Tuesday, February 23
The year after: February 23 – 28, 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 of Cuauhtémoc: what happens
- Mexica dance groups from across Mexico
- Dancing day and night
- Copal smoke and conch shells
- Ceremonial run with staffs
- Church holding Cuauhtémoc's remains
- Camping in villagers' patios
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How to get to Ixcateopan
- From Iguala: about 1 h 10 min by car (56 km)
- Nearest airport: Toluca (TLC), 2 h 40 min by car to Ixcateopan
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About Ixcateopan
Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc is a small mountain town in northern Guerrero, 36 kilometers west of Taxco, surrounded by pine, cedar and walnut forest. Its streets are paved with unpolished white marble, and many garden walls are built of it too. People come to see the former church of Santa María de la Asunción, now a museum tied to the local tradition that Cuauhtémoc, the last Mexica emperor, is buried here, and to walk the archaeological site at the southern edge of town.
More fiestas in Ixcateopan
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December 12
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
The town honors the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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December 31 – January 6
Fiesta of the Santo Niño de Atocha
The Santo Niño de Atocha is celebrated over the turn of the year.
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August 1 – 15
Fiesta of Santa María de la Asunción
Two weeks of celebrations for Santa María de la Asunción.
Other fiestas in February
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Fiesta of Nuestra Señora de Tonatico
Tonatico, Estado de México · January 31 – February 2
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Feria del Señor del Perdón
Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México · February 19
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Carnival
Tlaltizapán, Morelos · February 5 – 9
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Carnaval de Tepoztlán Tepoztlán, Morelos · February 6 – 9
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Carnival
El Oro, Estado de México · February 6 – 9
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Carnaval de Huejotzingo
Huejotzingo, Puebla · February 6 – 9