Charrotaurinas Villa de Alvarez

Fiestas Charrotaurinas de Villa de Álvarez

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Cultural & TraditionalVilla de Alvarez
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration18 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsVilla de Alvarez sits immediately next to
LanguageSpanish and local languagesCurrency: MXN
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Charrotaurinas Villa de Alvarez in Villa de Alvarez

The Fiestas Charrotaurinas de Villa de Alvarez are an annual festival in Villa de Alvarez, a city bordering Colima, the capital of Colima state. The event pairs charreria, Mexican rodeo and horsemanship, with taurine traditions, most notably a distinctive running of bulls through city streets during the Candelaria and Carnival season in western Mexico.

Villa de Alvarez grew up alongside Colima city, the state capital, in a fertile lowland region of western Mexico shaped by volcanic soil and a warm climate.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Villa de Alvarez sits immediately next to Colima city in a warm, tropical-adjacent lowland setting in western Mexico, and its charrotaurinas celebration is one of the more recognizable regional festivals in the state

02

The mystery stays covered

The combination of charreria, the national equestrian sport rooted in colonial-era hacienda ranching, with a local style of correr los toros, running bulls loosed into the streets, gives the festival a character distinct from bullfighting festivals elsewhere in Mexico and from Pamplona-style events in Spain

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Charreria is recognized as Mexico's national sport

Water and renewal

Living ritual

descended from colonial hacienda ranching and formalized into competitive events involving roping

The sacred route

Living ritual

and cattle handling

The local code

Living ritual

The taurine

Tradition 5

Living ritual

bull-related

Tradition 6

Living ritual

side of this festival draws on a separate lineage of Spanish-influenced bull traditions adapted regionally in Colima state

Tradition 7

Living ritual

producing a hybrid celebration that is locally distinctive rather than a direct import of either Spanish bullfighting or charreria alone

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Villa de Alvarez has a warm lowland climate even in January and February, so light, breathable clothing is appropriate for daytime hours, with a light layer for cooler evenings. Closed-toe...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

MXN

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map19.27 N, 103.74 WOpen in Google Maps

Villa de Alvarez, Colima, Mexico

Nearest airportGDL — Guadalajara
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Villa de Alvarez via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Villa de Alvarez, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearVilla de Alvarez has a warm lowland climate even in January and February, so light, breathable clothing is appropriate for daytime hours, with a light layer for cooler evenings. Closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended for anyone near the bull-running route.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Mexico and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Charrotaurinas Villa de Alvarez?

Charrotaurinas Villa de Alvarez is listed for Past edition: 6–23 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Charrotaurinas Villa de Alvarez take place?

The festival is listed in Villa de Alvarez, Mexico. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

18 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Villa de Alvarez, Colima, Mexico

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLnoticias.villadealvarez.gob.mx
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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