The fiesta of the Candelaria church and park, run by the city's gremios, with a convite through town, a vaquería, blessings of candles and an evening procession of the Virgin.
Next dates
January 26 – February 3, 2027
Main day: Tuesday, February 2
The year after: January 26 – February 3, 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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Candelaria neighborhood fiesta: what happens
- Convite of the city's gremios
- Vaquería with jarana
- Blessing of candles and Niño Dios figures
- Evening procession with voladores
- Tamales in Candelaria Park
- Expo Feria
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- Nearest airport: Tulum (TQO), 2 h by car to Valladolid
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About Valladolid
A relaxed colonial city in the middle of the Yucatán Peninsula, with pastel streets, the 16th-century convent of San Bernardino, and a cenote right in town. It is a popular base for visiting Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam, and many swimming cenotes.
More fiestas in Valladolid
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October 15 – 30
Fiesta of Cristo Rey
Two weeks of fiesta for Christ the King.
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November 1 – 2
Day of the Dead
Families set altars at home with traditional food for the dead.
Day of the Dead: dates and what to see → -
April 23 – May 3
Fiesta of the Holy Cross
The Cruz Verde barrio honors the Holy Cross with jarana dancing.
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May 28
Founding anniversary
The city marks its founding.
Other fiestas in January
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Carnaval de Cozumel Cozumel, Quintana Roo · February 6 – 9
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Fiesta of the Virgen de la Candelaria
Candelaria, Campeche · February 2
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Carnaval de Palizada
Palizada, Campeche · January 20
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Fiesta of San Caralampio
Comitán, Chiapas · February 11 – 20
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Fiesta Grande Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas · January 8 – 23
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Carnaval Zoque Coiteco
Ocozocoautla, Chiapas · February 7 – 10