Chignahuapan
Chignahuapan
The Fair, the Festival of Light and Life and the ornament season. Celebrate with us all year round.
The best time to come? Any time. Each ribbon is a season and each ornament, a date on the 2026 calendar. Tap a month to see what’s on.
Full seasonal guides: the Festival of Light and Life (Festival de la Luz y la Vida) and the International Christmas Tree and Ornament Fair (Feria Internacional del Árbol y la Esfera), with dates, directions and tips.
The magical start of Christmas: the monumental tree and the town's giant ornaments light up.
We celebrate another year of Chignahuapan being named a Magical Town of Mexico.
Day of the Dead on the lagoon: floating offerings, catrinas and one of the most iconic performances of the Sierra Norte.
A monumental offering lit by thousands of candles. One of the most moving images of the year.
Catrinas, troupes and color through the town's streets honoring those who have gone.
First edition: artisanal mezcals and tacos from across the region in an unmissable weekend.
The town's most famous fair: the Christmas ornament that made Chignahuapan renowned, at its peak.
Floats, music and lights parade through town to celebrate the most magical season.
The most important religious patron festival: processions, music and devotion at the Basilica.
See out the year in the Magical Town, among lights, mountain air and the glow of the ornaments.
Write to publicidadchigna@gmail.com and we'll add it to our calendar.