Guerrero, like the majority of the states in Mexico, has a considerable number of religious festivals throughout the year. The most popular of these is the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 12th.
Guerrero is a very important part of tourism in Mexico with its world-famous Acapulco.
This city hosts several international events like the "Acafest" festival in May. This music festival gathers artists from all over the world.
The Tianguis tourism show in Acapulco is another important event for the state.
For more than three decades, during this show in March, tourism providers from all around the country come together to exhibit their great diversity of services.
The Mexican Open Tennis Tournament is one of the most anticipated sporting events in Acapulco. This event is hosted at the Fairmont Acapulco Princess Hotel.
For the last thirty years, the Biochemistry Congress has also met in Acapulco.
Events:
ACAPULCO
December 12
Virgin of Guadalupe Festival, with parades and "flower wars"
CIUDAD ALTAMIRANO
January 15
Assumption of the Virgin.
December 12
Virgin of Guadalupe Festival, with parades and dances of the Pastoras, Moros and Tecuanes.
ATOYAC DE ALVAREZ
November 1-2
festivals and vigils in the cemetery.
December 12
"Pastoras" parades and dances.
COYUCA DE BENITEZ
September 29
Day of San Miguel Arcanel, festival with dances, parades and music.
CRUZ GRANDE
May 3
Day of Santa Cruz, with a fair, music and the dance of the Moors.
CHILAPA
August 15
Festividad of the Asuncio'n of the Virgin, celebration with dances of Moors.
