If you really want to know the shore’s heart, get involved in activities with the locals. You’ll find mainly patronal festivities where you’ll enjoy the local cultural richness. Get to know Mexican traditions from small town’s perspective.
Jamay
March 28th
Plaza Principal de Jamay
Centro
Festivity where the municipality organizes a cultural billboard with music, dance and expositions, as well gastronomical and handicraft exposition.
Chapala
Ramón Corona
Malecón
Festivity with parades, floats, music, dancing, and costumes. It’s a vibrant and joyful celebration marking the beginning of Lent, taking place between February and March.
Tuxcueca
Parroquia de San Juan Bautista
Religious and cultural celebrations in honor of Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the municipality.
Ocotlán
Coronel Guerrero esq. Niños Héroes
Centro
Festivities for the municipality foundation through a series of artistic and cultural activities in a stage installed in Ocotlán's Main Plaza. These events are totally free and are accompanied by pictorical expositions and sculptures. Activities start by 8:00 pm.
Poncitlán
Plaza Principal de Poncitlán
Centro
Exposition of the traditional bread "picón" and from products made from that product. Aside from cultural events with regional music groups, theater plays, dance and multiple cultural exhibitions.
Tizapán el Alto
Plaza Principal de Tizapán el Alto
Centro
Event celebrating the sugar cane harvest with exhibitions, gastronomic shows, and cultural activities.
Jocotepec
Plaza Principal de Jocotepec
Centro
An event dedicated to the exotic fruit grown in the region, with tastings and cultural activities.
Ajijic
Plaza Principal de Ajijic
Centro
Event celebrating the importance of corn in Mexican culture with exhibitions, culinary demonstrations, and cultural activities.