Event· Guaymas· Mexico

Carnaval de Guaymas

27° 55.4′ N · 110° 53.3′ W

One of Mexico's oldest carnivals (since 1888): the 'quema del mal humor' effigy burning, parades of floats, concerts and the crowning of the Carnival Queen and Rey Feo.

Practical

Runs from the Thursday before Ash Wednesday until midnight at the start of Lent, centred on the Plaza de los Tres Presidentes (coordinate from OpenStreetMap). Admission charged for the main grounds. Expect crowds and noise near the Fonatur marina.

Best for

Late-winter festivities ashore

Season

Feb/Mar (before Lent)

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