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Fiestas Patronales y Charrotaurinas de San Rafael

9–25 Oct

Dates: Oct 9–25

Cuauhtémoc

Cuauhtémoc municipality

Dates may shift a few days from year to year.

Diecisiete días de fiesta del santo patrono: toro de once al mediodía, recibimientos diarios con los municipios vecinos, cabalgatas, jaripeos, conciertos en el Teatro del Pueblo y la corrida del pueblo para cerrar. Fechas de la edición 2026; en 2025 fue del 11 al 25 de octubre.

Festival descriptions are written in Spanish.

About this festival

Fiestas Patronales y Charrotaurinas de San Rafael is celebrated from October 9 to 25 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:

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.

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