Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — This tourist hub will host one of Mexico’s most emblematic cultural events, the Guelaguetza 2026 festival, from March 6 to 8, organizer Lidia Lara Ventura announced.
The festivities will kick off on March 6 with a traditional calenda, a festive Oaxacan-style parade starting at Plaza 28 de Julio and ending at Parque Fundadores at 6 p.m. The procession will feature marmotas (giant puppets), tiliches (costumed characters), and gifts for attendees.
“On March 6, 7, and 8, the Guelaguetza will be here in Playa del Carmen; the sixth is a calenda, a parade we do to announce that the Guelaguetza is coming,” Lara Ventura said while detailing the program.
On March 7 and 8, approximately 150 to 160 Oaxacan artists will perform representative dances from Oaxaca’s eight regions, bringing “a little piece of Oaxaca to Playa.”
The event will also include a food fair and musical performances by artists such as Patricia Acaras, Nilse, and the group Marosol, offering a family-friendly atmosphere for enjoyment and dancing.
The Guelaguetza is considered one of Mexico’s most important cultural festivals, symbolizing identity and brotherhood among Oaxacan communities. This edition aims to strengthen cultural ties and provide residents and visitors with a vibrant experience of Mexican tradition and pride.
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