Tepoztlan carnival

• Location: Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Weekend before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~4 days

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees, including national and international visitors

• Venue: Streets and main square of Tepoztlán

• Organizer: Municipality of Tepoztlán and local cultural groups

• Established: 19th century, with Indigenous Nahua traditions blended with Catholic influences

• 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, especially for traditional chinelo dancers; festive attire encouraged for attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes