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Feria de la Nieve, Santiago Tulyehualco

Mid-April 2026

2026

Mid-April 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Xochimilco

What it is

Feria de la Nieve, Santiago Tulyehualco explained

The ice-cream fair of the borough that invented nieve de garrafa: cactus, pulque, corn and chilli flavours churned by hand in the plaza.

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 Xochimilco tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Feria de la Nieve, Santiago Tulyehualco?

The ice-cream fair of the borough that invented nieve de garrafa: cactus, pulque, corn and chilli flavours churned by hand in the plaza. It's a food & wine event held in Xochimilco.

When is Feria de la Nieve, Santiago Tulyehualco in 2026?

Feria de la Nieve, Santiago Tulyehualco runs Mid-April 2026 in Xochimilco. 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.

Is Feria de la Nieve, Santiago Tulyehualco free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Feria de la Nieve, Santiago Tulyehualco 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 Feria de la Nieve, Santiago Tulyehualco?

Book a room in Xochimilco 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 Xochimilco also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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