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Carnival Tulum is a colorful affair attracting thousands of visitors from all around Quintana Roo, Cancun & beyond for 3 days of parties, shows & parades.
Carnival Tulum is a colorful affair attracting thousands of visitors from all around Quintana Roo, Cancun and beyond for 3 days of parties, shows and parades through this idyllic jungle beach destination.
- Carnival in Tulum attracts thousands of visitors, especially over the weekend. Book your hotel in advance and stay in the centre of town.
- Stay at Escape Tulum, rated “Fabulous” by guests with a large outdoor pool, spacious rooms, a daily happy hour and superb on site restaurant.
Carnival in Tulum
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- Carnival or “Carnaval” in Spanish, is a widely celebrated Catholic holiday, known for its Caribbean celebrations and wild colors. Carnival in Tulum typically takes place a week before Ash Wednesday. The holiday exists to celebrate fun and debauchery before the strictness of Lent.
- There are Carnaval celebrations all over the Riviera Maya, and Tulum is no exception. It is an explosion of lights, and color, with bands playing music, parades with floats, elaborate and often feathered costumes, dancing, singing in the streets, fireworks, and food!
- Each town around the area holds their celebration at a different time, so there is time to visit each, and often Tulum in the final party.
- Concerts are held at the Parque Museo de la Cultura Maya from 9 pm.
The Schedule
- The 2027 edition will take place over four consecutive days, with an agenda designed for the enjoyment of families, residents and visitors:
- Thursday – Official Opening
- Friday and Saturday – Main festival days
- Sunday – Grand finale of the carnival
The Carnival Parades
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- The opening Friday begins with a parade of floats starting at Boulevard Tulum and finishing at Maya Museum Park. After the parade, the the crowning of the Carnival king and queen ceremony takes place. The king and queen will lead the celebrations over the weekend. The night ends with a huge carnival ball and parties continue late into the night in the hotels and beach clubs across Tulum.
- Saturday the second parade takes place at 7pm. This time the parade starts at the Tulum Boulevard and ends at the Parque Museo Maya, followed by a beautiful costume contest.
- Sunday sees the conclusion of the Carnaval De Tulum with prizes for the best locals, tourists and group costumes awarded and a closing concert featuring dancing and live performances.
Where to stay in Gay Tulum?
Zama, Tulum City Centre and Zona Hotelera are popular with other travelers visiting Tulum
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The town attracts visitors from around the world, from expat hippies to hipsters. There is even a gay bar called “Fruity”! But no matter where you visit, you will find a warm welcome from both locals and fellow chilled travelers.
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