There are fun things to do and see in Cancun all year round, but some are more fun than others! And some can only be found here in Cancun! Here are just a few of the many events that happen during the year in Cancun so you can plan your trip around your favorite!
The first week of March is one of the craziest time to be in Cancun because March is the time for Carnival! In conjuncture with the Brazilian holiday, Cancun hosts its own version of Carnival. With parades, parties, concerts, dancing and contests Carnival is a great time no matter your age! Carnival usually lasts about five days, but in those five days the main streets are packed with people, parties and events. Just a ten minute taxi ride from the Hotel Zone, Carnival is easy to get to and just as much fun!
In May, the Jazz Festival comes to Cancun! The Jazz Festival is a very relaxed event. Usually hosted outdoors and sometimes even on the beach, the Jazz Festival is the perfect way to relax away a weekend. Concessions are always available along with jazz concerts all day long. Here you will be able to explore and “taste” all the different types of jazz that Cancun and the Mayan Riviera have to offer!
September is a busy month for Cancun! Hosting the Cancun Iron-man Contest, the Latin American Food Show and then celebrating Mexican Independence Day, Cancun is buzzing with activity during September! The Iron-man Contest is open to anyone who would like to join and includes biking, swimming, running, lifting and many other events to test your skills! The Latin American Food Show is hosted at the Hilton and showcases food, wine and tequila from all over Latin America. You can taste, test, smell and buy anything that you see there are often walk away with a few great recipes!
In November on the first and the second, we celebrate the Day of the Dead here in Cancun and in the rest of the Mayan Riviera. Many places, like Xcaret Park, host celebrations including dances, food and traditional events of the holiday. Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Cancun will surely give you an understanding of the unique cultural embrace of death. Not to mention the fun, food and parties hosted in the honor of those lost.
All through the year Cancun is buzzing with activity and events. There is always something to do, some event to attend or a concert to see! So no matter when you chose to come visit Cancun, you will always find something fun to do and memories to take with you
