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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Food & wine festival · Coyoacán
Feria Nacional del Amaranto
Late February 2026
2026
Late February 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Coyoacán
What it is
Feria Nacional del Amaranto explained
The Santiago Tulyehualco growers bring amaranth in every form — alegrías, atole, tamales — to a fair that celebrates a grain the Spanish once banned.
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 Coyoacán tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Feria Nacional del Amaranto, explained
What is Feria Nacional del Amaranto?
The Santiago Tulyehualco growers bring amaranth in every form — alegrías, atole, tamales — to a fair that celebrates a grain the Spanish once banned. It's a food & wine event held in Coyoacán.
When is Feria Nacional del Amaranto in 2026?
Feria Nacional del Amaranto runs Late February 2026 in Coyoacán. 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 Nacional del Amaranto free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Feria Nacional del Amaranto 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 Nacional del Amaranto?
Book a room in Coyoacán 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 Coyoacán also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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