Mexico is an ideal place for a relaxant vacation as for party and the fun.
The Carnival takes place the week before Ash Wednesday (dates vary from year to year). One month before the Carnival's days, the Queen of the carnival is elected, and from that moment Mexicans begin the preparations. The people start to embellishing the roads and making suits of every kind... And than the Mexican Carnival arrive!
An explosion of lights, colors and music complete this country full of culture and traditions. Bands of all kinds play the infectious rhythms of Mexico.
The Mexico Carnival ( or carnival in Spanish) is celebrated exuberantly with parades, floats, costumes, music and dancing in the streets.The roads are filled of magic, people are friendly and they all joking and singing together, laughing and dressing by garish and vivacious colors, toasting and celebrating the "Mexico Carnaval"!
Fireworks illuminate the sky of the Mexico creating even more a magic atmosphere!
Delicious sweets of honey, cakes and typical foods of Mexico are on stands along the roads.
So, is an amazing party, one of those parties that during the year make people fell good, happy and alive!
Though celebrations vary by destination; the biggest Mexico Carnivals usually begin with the "Quema del Mal Humor", or "Burning of ill humor" as a symbol of happiness and carefree during these days.
The biggest Carnival Mexico celebrations and the largest "fiestas" take place in Veracruz, Cozumel and Mazatlan, but other celebrations take place throughout the country.
Get Ready for the Mexico Carnival
Here below some suggestions and travel tips for the biggest Carnival spot in Mexico!
Mazatlan Carnival
Mazatlan, located in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, is now one of the major Mexico tourist destinations!
The Mazatlan Carnival began over 100 years ago becoming now in one of the world's largest celebrations during the year, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists. Mazatlan is a marvelous Mexico destination full of nature, culture, splendid beaches! Mazatlan hotels and resorts has all the comfort for spend unforgettable Mexico vacations.
Enjoy the Mazatlan's Carnival, the most beautiful and happy party of the year!
Children are a big part of the celebration, so if you are looking for a Mexico Family vacation, that's the destination you were looking for.
Don't miss Carnival during your next Mexico vacation!