Fiesta de San Miguel Arcángel

29 Sep

Dates: Sep 29

Alcaraces, Cuauhtémoc

Dates may shift a few days from year to year.

Fiestas patronales y charrotaurinas de Alcaraces en septiembre, en honor a San Miguel Arcángel, cuyo día es el 29. El ayuntamiento solo da el mes; el día sale del calendario del santo. En 2026 la tradicional entrada de la música fue el 13 de septiembre.

Festival descriptions are written in Spanish.

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About this festival

Fiesta de San Miguel Arcángel is celebrated on September 29 in Alcaraces, in the municipality of Cuauhtémoc, 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 Cuauhtémoc, these places in the guide are close at hand:

Museo de la Caña y del Azúcar (Quesería)Heritage
Cervecería de ColimaRoutes
Mercado Municipal Adolfo López Mateos (Cuauhtémoc)Markets

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

About Cuauhtémoc

Located in the central valley, this municipality offers natural landscapes, cool weather, and a strong agricultural tradition. It is a perfect place for those seeking tranquility and a connection with the land.

The guide has 5 places in Cuauhtémoc. Explore the municipality of Cuauhtémoc.