Held in the neighboring port since 1888 and the oldest carnival in Mexico, it runs from the burning of bad humor to Shrove Tuesday, with float parades and concerts on the Malecón.
Next dates
February 4 – 9, 2027
The year after: February 24 – 29, 2028
The dates follow Easter, so they change every year.
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
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Carnaval Internacional de Guaymas: what happens
- Burning of bad humor
- Crowning of the king and queen
- Float parades
- Concerts on the Malecón
Plan your visit to San Carlos
Tours in San Carlos
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around San Carlos.
Playa incluyente Beach Find tours Playa San Carlos Beach Find toursHow to get to San Carlos
- From Guaymas: about 23 min by car (20 km)
- Nearest airport: Guaymas (GYM), 20 min by car to San Carlos
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About San Carlos
San Carlos is a beach town on the Sea of Cortez near Guaymas, Sonora, where desert mountains drop straight into clear, shallow bays. The twin-peaked Cerro Tetakawi stands over everything, and the scenic lookout beside it has one of the best ocean views in the region. People come to dive and snorkel around San Pedro Nolasco Island, sail, fish for dorado and sailfish, hike Nacapule Canyon, and spend the winter; many Americans and Canadians do.
More fiestas in San Carlos
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July 8 – 13
Festival Mar Bermejo
A yearly festival marking the defense of Guaymas against the French on July 13, 1854, with civic ceremonies, free concerts on the Malecón, theater, film and exhibitions.
Festival Mar Bermejo: dates and what to see → -
Every year, dates vary
Festival de la Calaca
A festival that is part of the local calendar.
Other fiestas in February
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Fiesta de San Blas San Blas, Nayarit · February 3
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Feria de San Blas
Pabellón de Hidalgo, Aguascalientes · February 2 – 8
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Carnaval
Sayula, Jalisco · February 6 – 9
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Carnival Tuesday
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán · February 9
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Feria de la Candelaria
Salvatierra, Guanajuato · January 28 – February 9
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Carnival
El Oro, Estado de México · February 6 – 9