Tlacotalpan, VeracruzMagical Town
Tlacotalpan honors the Virgin of Candlemas with a river procession on the Papaloapan, fandangos and the Jarana Players Gathering.
Important Note
Reference dates from the 2026 edition (January 31 – February 9); 2027 dates are announced in January.
Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
Tlacotalpan, a riverside town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, has celebrated its patron saint since colonial times. On February 2 the image of the Virgin travels the Papaloapan River on a boat followed by dozens of vessels.