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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Historic festival · Tulum
Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá
20–21 March 2026
2026
20–21 March 2026
2027
20–21 March 2027
Where
Tulum
What it is
Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá explained
The archaeological zone opens at 08:00 for the spring equinox, when the sun rises through the Temple of the Descending God's alignment. Copal ceremonies are held at Cobá the same morning.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Tulum tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá, explained
What is Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá?
The archaeological zone opens at 08:00 for the spring equinox, when the sun rises through the Temple of the Descending God's alignment. Copal ceremonies are held at Cobá the same morning. It's a historic event held in Tulum.
When is Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá in 2026?
Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá runs 20–21 March 2026 in Tulum. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 20–21 March 2027, in Tulum.
Is Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Equinoccio at Tulum & Cobá?
Book a room in Tulum itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Tulum also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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