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Fiestas Patrias de Tepames

5–16 Sep

Dates: Sep 5–16

Tepames, Colima

Colima municipality

Dates may shift a few days from year to year.

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Festival descriptions are written in Spanish.

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About this festival

Fiestas Patrias de Tepames is celebrated from September 5 to 16 in Tepames, in the municipality of Colima, Colima. The date we show is approximate.

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 Colima, these places in the guide are close at hand:

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

About Colima

The state capital blends history and modernity. Its plazas, murals, and colonial architecture mix with a vibrant atmosphere, making it the perfect starting point to experience the essence of Colima.

The guide has 57 places in Colima. Explore the municipality of Colima.

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