3 - 11 MAY
Festival of the Lord of the Collateral
Acaxochitlán, Hidalgo
Patronal feast spanning over 170 years where neighborhoods participate in processions and create monumental carpets made of colored sawdust, seeds, and sand.
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Important Note
El 11 de mayo es el día principal de los tapetes.
Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
Hotels
ToursHistory and Origin
With over a century and a half of history, this festival pays tribute to the Lord of the Collateral, a wood-carved image. It stands out for the meticulous ephemeral art of the carpet makers of Acaxochitlán, a tradition passed down through generations.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
Creation of kilometers of colorful sawdust carpets
Solemn procession over the ephemeral carpets
Wind music and traditional dances
Fireworks and sale of festival bread