Cozumel Experience Print

Whether your stay is for four days or even a month, you will always find something to do in Cozumel.  The Concierge and/or Main Office at El Cantil will be happy to assist you with recommendations and bookings during your stay.  If you want to get a jump start on planning your trip, visit our sections about Cozumel:

Your vacation to Cozumel may fall on one of these holidays or times for celebration.  If so, partake in a cultural event or watch a parade.  Immerse yourself in the Mayan and Spanish cultures.

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  • January 1 : New Year's Day
  • February 5: Constitution Day
  • March 21: Benito Juarez' Birthday
  • May 1: Labor Day
  • May 5: Battle of Puebla
  • September 1: President's Message
  • September 15: Independence Day
  • October 12: Americas Discover
  • October 31: Eve of All Souls Day
  • November 1-2: All Souls Day and Day of Dead
  • November 20: Revolution Day
  • December 25: Christmas Day

Fiestas and Parades

  • Every Sunday evening at Plaza Centro from 8:00pm to ???  There is live music.
  • Carnival - the week prior to Lent with Comparsas - dancing in the street up to a week before.
  • Most Mexican National holidays have parades.
  • One of the largest parades is on Fat Tuesday (evening before Ash Wednesday).