Summer Events in Mexico

Mexico is renowned for its fiestas, and rightly so. Mexican writer Octavio Paz said: "Our fiestas are explosions." Traditional fairs and religious celebrations can give great insight into Mexican culture, but they're not for everyone. If you find these colorful, full-blooded celebrations intimidating, don't worry, there are enough other types of events to choose from. This list of events and festivals will give you some ideas about what to do while in Mexico this summer.