What is Semana Santa?
Semana Santa is The Holy Week beginning Palm Sunday and ending Easter Sunday. But Mexicans also celebrate Pascua which starts Easter Sunday and ends the following Saturday. All in all, this period of celebration lasts two-weeks and is undoubtedly the most important holidays in Mexican culture.

Mexico as a nation celebrates Easter with PASSION! The vast majority of Mexicans are Catholic. These are THE holiest days of the year for them. It is mixed with many emotions including sadness, repentance, and joy.

Schools and businesses in non-tourist areas of Mexico close during these two weeks and many families use this time to vacation for themselves, and of course, they love to come to Playa del Carmen!

For more info on Easter in Playa del Carmen