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Semana Santa in Tepalcingo

29 March – 5 April 2026

2026

29 March – 5 April 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Cuernavaca

What it is

Semana Santa in Tepalcingo explained

One of Morelos's oldest fairs, held around the Santuario de Jesús Nazareno through Holy Week, with a huge craft and food market on the church esplanade.

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

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Semana Santa in Tepalcingo, explained

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What is Semana Santa in Tepalcingo?

One of Morelos's oldest fairs, held around the Santuario de Jesús Nazareno through Holy Week, with a huge craft and food market on the church esplanade. It's a religious event held in Cuernavaca.

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When is Semana Santa in Tepalcingo in 2026?

Semana Santa in Tepalcingo runs 29 March – 5 April 2026 in Cuernavaca. 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.

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Is Semana Santa in Tepalcingo free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Semana Santa in Tepalcingo is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for Semana Santa in Tepalcingo?

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

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026