One of the best ways to experience a culture is around holidays when people express a different side and you get to see a country’s pride.
| Date | Holiday | City | Country | Insight | Airport Nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-02 | Festival de la Candelaria | Mexico City | Mexico | Celebrates with processions and cultural events | Mexico City International (MEX) |
| October | Mole de Caderas Festival | Oaxaca | Mexico | Culinary celebration of traditional Oaxacan dish | Oaxaca International (OAX) |
| January 9-11 | Destination Unknown Festival | Tulum | Mexico | Electronic music festival with international DJs | Cancun International (CUN) |
| 2025-11-14 | Foundation Festival | Playa del Carmen | Mexico | Commemorates city's founding with cultural events | Cancun International (CUN) |
| August | Festival of the Flowers | Medellin | Colombia | Week-long festival with parades and music | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport |
| August | Bogota Carnival | Bogota | Colombia | Cultural parades and performances | El Dorado Intl (BOG) |
| January | Cartagena Classical Music Festival | Cartagena | Colombia | Classical performances in historic venues | Rafael Núñez International Airport |
| January 26-29 | Hay Festival | Cartagena | Colombia | Literary festival with global authors | Rafael Núñez International Airport |
| May/June | Qoyllur Rit’i | Cusco | Peru | Andean pilgrimage with indigenous traditions | Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl (CUZ) |
| June 16-22 | Raqchi Festival | Cusco | Peru | Folklore festival at archaeological site | Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl (CUZ) |
| September | Mistura Food Festival | Lima | Peru | Largest food festival in Latin America | Jorge Chavez Intl (LIM) |
| 2025-05-24 00:00:00 | Batalla de Pichincha | Quito | Ecuador | Independence celebration with parades | Mariscal Sucre Intl (UIO) |
| Feb/Mar | Carnival | Cuenca | Ecuador | Water fights and traditional games | Mariscal Lamar Intl (CUE) |
| 2025-01-24 00:00:00 | Alasitas Festival | La Paz | Bolivia | Miniatures bought for good fortune | El Alto Intl (LPB) |
| 2025-11-08 00:00:00 | Fiesta de las Ñatitas | La Paz | Bolivia | Skull celebration for protection | El Alto Intl (LPB) |
| November | Queer Tango Festival | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Celebrates LGBTQ+ tango culture | Ministro Pistarini Intl (EZE) |
| March | Grape Harvest Festival | Mendoza | Argentina | Wine harvest celebration with parades | Francisco Gabrielli Intl (MDZ) |
| January | Santiago a Mil | Santiago | Chile | International theater and dance festival | Arturo Merino Benitez Intl (SCL) |
| October | Carnaval de los Mil Tambores | Valparaiso | Chile | Drumming and Afro-Chilean cultural fest | Arturo Merino Benitez Intl (SCL) |
| March | SXSW | Austin | USA | Tech, music and film conference/festival | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport |
| April | French Quarter Festival | New Orleans | USA | Free local music and food fest | Louis Armstrong Intl (MSY) |
| February | Winter Light Festival | Portland | USA | Light art installations citywide | Portland Intl (PDX) |
| November | Bay Wine & Food Festival | San Diego | USA | Culinary showcase with tastings | San Diego Intl (SAN) |
| March | Miami Film Festival | Miami | USA | Independent film screenings | Miami Intl (MIA) |
| March | Honolulu Festival | Honolulu | USA | Cultural celebration of Pacific Rim | Daniel K. Inouye Intl (HNL) |
| Late July | Guelaguetza | Mexico | Oaxaca | Indigenous cultural performances and traditions. | |
| December 23 | Noche de Rábanos | Mexico | Oaxaca | Unique visual festival with radish carving art. | |
| Feb/March | Carnaval de Veracruz | Mexico | Veracruz | Energetic parades, music, and costumes. | |
| October | Festival Internacional Cervantino | Mexico | Guanajuato | Large international arts festival. | |
| Feb/March | Carnival of Barranquilla | Colombia | Barranquilla | Colorful folkloric celebration, ideal for dance/music content. | |
| Early August | Festival de las Flores | Colombia | Medellín | Highly visual flower displays and parades. | |
| December 25–30 | Feria de Cali | Colombia | Cali | Dance-heavy, salsa-focused content gold. | |
| Late April | Vallenato Legend Festival | Colombia | Valledupar | Great for music-centered storytelling. | |
| June 24 | Inti Raymi | Peru | Cusco | Spectacular re-enactment of Incan rituals. | |
| May/June | Qoyllur Rit’i | Peru | Sinakara Valley | Cultural pilgrimage, rich in visual/ritual content. | |
| Early November | Puno Week | Peru | Puno | Combines music, dance, and Andean pride. | |
| March | Vendimia | Peru | Ica | Fun wine/pisco harvest activities, food-based content opportunity. | |
| Last Wednesday of August | La Tomatina | Spain | Buñol | Viral-friendly tomato fight. | |
| March 15–19 | Las Fallas | Spain | Valencia | Gigantic sculptures and controlled chaos. | |
| September | San Sebastián Film Festival | Spain | San Sebastián | Cinematic, stylish festival with global appeal. | |
| Two weeks after Easter | Feria de Abril | Spain | Seville | Dance, dress, and local tradition celebration. | |
| Early September | Fiesta del Cascamorras | Spain | Granada | Wild and visually playful festival with paint fights. |