Tenosique Xayacatlan

• Location: Tenosique, Tabasco, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Begins in mid-January and ends on Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~4–5 weeks

• Attendance: Thousands of local, regional, and cultural visitors

• Venue: Streets and plazas of Tenosique, especially along the Usumacinta River

• Organizer: Municipality of Tenosique and local cultural institutions

• Established: Pre-Hispanic roots (notably the Danza del Pochó), integrated with Catholic calendar

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, traditional costumes and ritual face/body paint are central to participation

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes