The town's big event takes some of its spirit from Brazil's carnival, with costumed dance troupes, floats and cart vendors in the crowd.
Next dates
February 6 – 9, 2027
The year after: February 26 – 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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- Fiesta days
Every fiesta in Jalisco, in your calendar: Google Calendar Apple or Outlook .ics file
Carnaval: what happens
- Costumed dance troupes
- Floats
- Street vendors with carts
Plan your visit to Sayula
Where to stay in Sayula
Hotel La Provincia Hotel · 390 m from the center PricesTours in Sayula
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Sayula.
Tours from Guadalajara
Full Day Tour to Tequila and Amatitán with Fun and Culture
★ 4.9 (750) · From US$44
How to get to Sayula
- From Ciudad Guzmán: about 30 min by car (31 km)
- Nearest airport: Colima (CLQ), 1 h 14 min by car to Sayula
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About Sayula
Sayula is a traditional town about 100 km south of Guadalajara, with a lively main plaza, a handsome downtown church and several chapels. It is known for its cajeta, a milk caramel, and for a Carnaval with dancing, floats and street vendors. During holidays some downtown streets close to make room for a big open-air market. The writer Juan Rulfo's birth was registered here in 1917.
Other fiestas in February
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Carnival Tuesday
Pátzcuaro, Michoacán · February 9
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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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Feria de la Candelaria
Salvatierra, Guanajuato · January 28 – February 9
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Carnival
El Oro, Estado de México · February 6 – 9
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Feria del Señor del Perdón
Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México · February 19