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Events in Mexico: July
Without doubt, one of Mexico's biggest and most reverred annual festivals -- The Guelaguetza -- takes place in July in the sensational city of Oaxaca; Chihuahua State hosts various festivals this month, including one to celebrate the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico...
Details of some of the events listed are supplied by Mexico's States via the Mexico Tourism Board.
Dates of some of the events are subject to change. Please check website links (where available) for details and/or check locally for any schedule alterations.
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JUL 1-10: V Nueva Paquime Festival -- Casas Grandes, Chihuahua
This festival, taking place in Casas Grandes, just outside the renowned Paquime archaeological site (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998), is a celebration of the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico, featuring, parades, art contests, concerts, poetry readings, children's workshops and much more. Celebrated guest artist Juan Quezada, whose renowned pottery has been sold to collectors all around the world, will be present at the festival. For more information, contact Rita Meraz at the Chihuahua State tourism offices at merazrita@hotmail.com.
JUL 2-31: Festival of Adventure Tourism (Festival de Turismo de Aventura) -- Chihuahua, Chihuahua State
Athletes compete for cash prizes at this festival featuring everything from marathons and triathlons to mountain biking and sand-boarding. If the competition doesn't take your breath away, the lush scenery will. Contact Rita Meraz at the tourism office at merazrita@hotmail.com.
JUL 13-19: 10th Villista Cavalcade -- Chihuahua, Chihuahua
Chihuahua will host its annual weeklong cavalcade from the city of Chihuahua to Hidalgo del Parral, covering more than 136 miles of scenic Chihuahuan countryside. While the first cavalcade took place in 1996 with less than five hundred riders, more than 1,300 riders are expected to participate this year. For more information, contact Rita Meraz from the tourism office at merazrita@hotmail.com.
MID JUL: Guelaguetza Dance Festival -- Oaxaca
One of two big festivals in Oaxaca, this dance festival features local costume, music, dance and food. If you are planning a trip to Oaxaca at this time, book early as the festival is experienced by many Mexicans and people world-wide, who descend upon Oaxaca in July. You can discover the fabulous city of Oaxaca with Mexperience.
JUL 18 and 25: Guelaguetza -- Oaxaca, Oaxaca State
Dating back to prehispanic times when the festival was offered to the gods in hopes of a bountiful harvest, this event brings together delegations from the region's seven indigenous cultures. Traditional songs and dances are performed by each group, and objects and handicrafts typical to each region are also on display.
JUL 22: IX Villista Cavalgade (IX Cabalgata Villista) -- Chihuahua, Chihuahua State
More than a thousand people take part in this horseback riding adventure which covers 136 miles from Chihuahua City to Hidalgo del Parral. Entire families are welcome to participate. Tel. (011-52-627) 523-4070.
JUL 26: National Sarape Fair (Feria Nacional de Sarape) -- Santa Ana Chiautempan, Tlaxcala
The renowned rectangular "sarape" shawls, one of Mexico?s traditional textile handicrafts, are spotlighted every year at this annual fair.