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Fiesta Grande de los Parachicos
8 - 23 ENE

Great Festival of the Parachicos

Chiapa de Corzo, ChiapasMagical Town

Traditional festival in Chiapa de Corzo that combines music, dance, crafts, gastronomy, and religious ceremonies in honor of three patron saints.

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Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.

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History and Origin

The Fiesta Grande commemorates the legend of Doña María de Angulo, a Spanish woman who arrived in Chiapa de Corzo in the 18th century seeking a cure for her son. The locals disguised themselves to cheer up the boy (for the 'chico' [boy], hence 'parachico'). It is Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND

Traditional dance of the Parachicos and Chuntá
Naval combat on the Grijalva River
Processions of patron saints
Traditional food like 'pepita con tasajo'

About Chiapa de Corzo

Gateway to the Sumidero Canyon: the Mudéjar fountain, one of the oldest towns in the Americas and the UNESCO-listed Parachicos of the Great January Festival.

Chiapa de Corzo is a Magical Town in Chiapas since 2012. The nearest airport is Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ), about 16 km in a straight line.

Full guide to Chiapa de Corzo: what to see, getting there and when to go →

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