The oldest fiesta in Yucatán, for the patroness of the state, with pilgrims from across the peninsula, a night serenade in the convent atrium and a procession of the image.
Next dates
December 8, 2026
The year after: 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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Fiesta of Nuestra Señora de Izamal: what happens
- Bajada of the image to the main altar
- Gremios and pilgrimages
- Serenade in the convent atrium
- Las Mañanitas at midnight
- Procession through the main streets
Plan your visit to Izamal
Tours in Izamal
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Izamal.
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
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How to get to Izamal
- From Mérida: about 1 h 8 min by car (71 km)
- Nearest airport: Mérida (MID), 1 h 10 min by car to Izamal
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About Izamal
Known as the Yellow City, Izamal's center is painted almost entirely in golden yellow. The huge Franciscan convent of San Antonio de Padua was built on top of a Maya platform, and large pyramids such as Kinich Kakmó still rise among the town's streets.
More fiestas in Izamal
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May 31
Archdiocesan pilgrimage
The archdiocese makes its yearly pilgrimage to Izamal, on this day or the nearest weekend.
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August 22
Anniversary of the pontifical coronation
The anniversary of the image's pontifical coronation in 1949.
Other fiestas in December
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Fiestas del Niño Dios
Espita, Yucatán · December 25 – 31
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Fiesta of the Immaculate Conception Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo · November 28 – December 8
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Fiesta de la Virgen de Juquila
Juquila, Oaxaca · December 8
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Día del Paisano
Jalpan, Querétaro · December 28
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Patron saint fiesta charreada
Villa del Carbón, Estado de México · December 8
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Fiestas from San Juan Evangelista to Three Kings
Xochitepec, Morelos · December 27 – January 12