Mexican Holidays and Traditions in Baja
Pimp n Ho Ball in Cabo
We have the background of this legendary event coming this fall to Cabo. One of the wildest and sexiest parties in Cabo.
About Day of the Dead in Mexico
Some background about the holiday to celebrate family and ancestors. Not a thing macabre about it...
Day of the Dead in Baja
Insider author Linda Neil takes a look at one of the most misunderstood local holidays and what it means in Mexico.
Excerpt from Miraculous Air
Day of the dead in Cabo San Lucas is this except from C. M. Mayo's book capturing the essence of Baja.
Nov 20 - Día de la Revolución
Celebrating the Revolution of 1917, that brough Mexico the current edition of government.
Dec 12 - Dia de Guadalupe
The celebration of the event that bonded Catholic and Mexican traditions.
A Baja Christmas
Celebrated in unique ways down here. Christmas trees are more common now
Flor
del Noche Buena
Known as the Flor de Noche Buena in Mexico you see them everywhere during the holidays.
Jan. 6 - Día de los Reyes
The Day of the Kings, or Twelfth Night celebrates the Gifts of the Magi to the baby Jesus.
Feb. 2- Día
de la Candelaria
The holiday marks the end of the Christmas season in Mexico. If you got the baby you buy the tomalies.
Feb. 5- Constitution
Day
Background on the revolution, the intrigue, betrayal & heroism that shaped Mexico
Carnaval La Paz Slideshow
Carnaval La Paz 2012 is Feb 16 to Feb 21. Parades are Sun-Tues. Don't miss this event.
Día de la Bandera
Feb. 24th is Mexican Flag Day learn the history of the Mexican flag and the celebration.
Benito Juarez - Birthday
Often hailed as the Abe Lincoln of Mexico and the first Indio president, his day is March 21
May 1 - Labor Day in Mexico
Pretty much the rest of the working world celebrates Labor Day on May 1
Celebrates the victory against the French and the beginning of Mexican liberation.
La Paz Founder's Days – May 6
The second largest celebration on the La Paz social calendar is Founder's Days.
Semana Santa in Baja
The greatest outdoor activity weekend in the Mexican vacation calendar ends Easter
Mother's
Day in Mx – May 10
A revered holiday in Mexico as it is in the US, Mexican Mother's Day is coming up.
Sep 16 - What is "El Grito"?
"The Cry" for freedom of more than 200 years ago Sept 15, brought independence.
Nov 1 & 2 Day of the Dead
Since pre-Columbian times it celebrates the connection between the living and dead.