Eventos y Fiestas
A calendar of cultural events and festivals in the Hispanic world.
Carnival
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - a two-week long feast with street fiestas and samba dance competitions, culminating in a sensational party in the Sambadrome Stadium.
Day of the Dead
Mexico - a 3-day event celebrating the dearly departed with extraordinary masks, face paints, and costumes, alongside traditional sweet and savory treats.
Inti Raymi
Cusco, Peru - a colorful reenactment of the Inca Festival of the Sun, held in Sacsayhuaman, celebrating the Sun god with processions and celebrations.
Mistura
Lima, Peru - the largest culinary festival in Latin America, showcasing the diversity of Peruvian cuisine with food producers, farmers, and chefs from across the country.
Guelaguetza Festival
Oaxaca, Mexico - a celebration of the communities of Oaxaca, featuring traditional clothing, dances, and a plethora of events including artisanal crafts and a mezcal fair.
Panama Jazz Festival
Panama - an important jazz festival attracting global musical talent, with performances by renowned artists and a focus on social issues in Panama and the region.
La Raima
La Pobla del Duc, Valencia, Spain - a fun festival where participants throw grapes at each other to celebrate the end of the grape harvest.
Wine Battle of Haro
Haro, La Rioja, Spain - a unique celebration involving wine-drinking competitions and a wine battle, marking the culmination of festive activities.
Holy Week (Semana Santa)
Various cities, Spain - featuring stunning processions with floats depicting Jesus and the Virgin Mary, celebrated across Spain but notably in Seville, Malaga, Toledo, and Valladolid.
Córdoba Patios Festival
Córdoba, Spain - a springtime festival where residents open their elaborately decorated interior courtyards to the public, with prizes for the best and most beautiful patios.