The patron's image is carried down to the river flats and back in procession to the church, and on his day dance groups from nearby villages fill the streets.
Next dates
March 18 – 19, 2027
Main day: Friday, March 19
The year after: March 18 – 19, 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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Every fiesta in Veracruz, in your calendar: Google Calendar Apple or Outlook .ics file
Fiesta of Saint Joseph: what happens
- Image carried to the river flats
- Procession to the church
- Mañanitas
- Dance groups from nearby villages
Plan your visit to Papantla
Tours in Papantla
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Papantla.
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
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How to get to Papantla
- From Poza Rica: about 27 min by car (20 km)
- Nearest airport: Poza Rica (PAZ), 2 h 45 min by car to Papantla
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About Papantla
Papantla, in northern Veracruz, is the heart of the Totonac region and is known for vanilla and for the ritual of the Voladores, the flying dancers. The ancient city of El Tajín, with its Pyramid of the Niches, is nearby.
More fiestas in Papantla
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November 1
Ninín
For All Saints, Totonac families keep their festival of the dead with large altars.
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March
Cumbre Tajín
Papantla's spring festival of Totonac culture, with concerts, dance and traditional healers spread across the Takilhsukut park beside the ruins of El Tajín.
Cumbre Tajín: dates and what to see → -
May 27 – June 4
Corpus Christi
The town's main fiesta starts on the Thursday of Corpus and lasts nine days, with processions, the Voladores and traditional dances.
Moves every year; next: May 27 – June 4, 2027.
Corpus Christi: dates and what to see →
Other fiestas in March
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Founding anniversary charreada
Villa del Carbón, Estado de México · March 10
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Spring equinox Bernal, Querétaro · March 19 – 21
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Holy Week at Chalma
Malinalco, Estado de México · March 21 – 28
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Holy Week Taxco, Guerrero · March 21 – 28
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Holy Week
Ciudad del Maíz, San Luis Potosí · March 21 – 28
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Pilgrimage to El Contadero
Tula, Tamaulipas · March 21 – 28