English name Cozumel's Carnival | ||
Cozumel's Carnival (Spanish: Carnaval de Cozumel) is one of the top carnivals in Mexico and with the largest tourist potential, thanks to its location within the Corridor Riviera Maya - Cozumel - Cancun. Because of this it is popularly known with the slogan "Fiesta in Paradise."
With a history of over 140 years, it is one of the oldest in the country. It is with the Carnival of Campeche, the only one that has preserved traditional expressions of historical value in the Yucatan Peninsula and has become an event of heritage for the state of Quintana Roo. It is distinguished by its long history, its cultural aspects, its organization and its family character.
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