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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Sea festival · Tulum
Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya)
Late May 2026
2026
Late May 2026
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Tulum
What it is
Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya) explained
Around 300 canoeists paddle the 50 km crossing from Xcaret to Cozumel and back, re-enacting the pilgrimage to the shrine of the goddess Ixchel. Departure is at dawn, with a torchlit farewell the night before.
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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Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya): the questions travellers actually ask
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Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya), explained
What is Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya)?
Around 300 canoeists paddle the 50 km crossing from Xcaret to Cozumel and back, re-enacting the pilgrimage to the shrine of the goddess Ixchel. Departure is at dawn, with a torchlit farewell the night before. It's a sea event held in Tulum.
When is Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya) in 2026?
Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya) runs Late May 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.
Is Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya) free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya) 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 Sacred Maya Journey (Travesía Sagrada Maya)?
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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