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Fiesta de los Santos Reyes y los Chayacates

5–6 Jan

Dates: Jan 5–6

Ixtlahuacán

Ixtlahuacán municipality

Tradición de siglos en la que los Chayacates, cuatro ermitaños con muñecos de trapo, salen al encuentro de los peregrinos. Mezcla la fe cristiana de la Epifanía con rezos indígenas por una buena cosecha de maíz.

Festival descriptions are written in Spanish.

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About this festival

Fiesta de los Santos Reyes y los Chayacates is celebrated from January 5 to 6 in the municipality of Ixtlahuacán, Colima.

Town festivals repeat every year, but the dates can move by a few days. Before you go, confirm with the town hall, the parish or the organizers.

What to expect

Colima's town festivals usually combine Mass and processions, music and dancing, food stalls and street snacks, fairground rides and, depending on each town's tradition, horseback parades or rodeos. They are a good chance to learn about local customs and try local food.

Tips for going

  • Bring cash in small bills and coins: almost nobody at the stalls takes cards.
  • Arrive early and look for parking: on the main days of the festival, downtown streets are closed or packed.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and protect yourself from the sun; it can cool down at night.
  • Respect the religious celebrations and look after your belongings in the crowd.

What to do nearby

If you will be in Ixtlahuacán, these places in the guide are close at hand:

To plan your outing, also see the calendar and the other town festivals.

About Ixtlahuacán

Small and cozy, Ixtlahuacán is a peaceful refuge amid mountains and natural landscapes. Ideal for those who enjoy rural tourism and the calm of the countryside.

The guide has 2 places in Ixtlahuacán. Explore the municipality of Ixtlahuacán.

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