The island's big day honors its patron saints with prayers for a good shrimp catch and a canoe race that San Pedro's team always wins.
Next dates
June 29, 2027
The year after: June 29, 2028
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
Remind me before Fiesta of San Pedro and San Pablo in MexcaltitánFiesta of San Pedro and San Pablo: what happens
- Prayers for the shrimp catch
- Saints dressed by local families
- Fishermen's canoe race
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- From Tepic: about 1 h 59 min by car (113 km)
- Nearest airport: Tepic (TPQ), 2 h 15 min by car to Mexcaltitán
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About Mexcaltitán
A tiny, round island village in a lagoon in Nayarit. In the rainy season its streets can flood, and people get around by boat.
