Ninín Festival

For the Totonaca people, the festivities of All Saints Day is called Ninín (a word referring to the dead in Totonaca). People of all ages participate in this celebration, and during these days, there are altars and food everywhere you look, especially tamales. It takes place between the 28th of October and the 2nd of November, and is equivalent to the Day of the Dead. During these days, diverse activities aim to show visitors how the region’s popular culture traditions are carried out.

When: October-November