10 Things to Do in Cancun in October

The hot summer has departed from the Yucatan Peninsula and a cool breeze is blowing in for the month of October, there are activities for all tastes. Festivals take over the city and a colourful atmosphere can be felt in every corner.

From food festivals to the famous Day of the Race with its colourful parades, October is one of the best months of the year to visit Cancun. The delicious food will conquer your palate and you won't want to miss any of the activities related to good eating.

It's also the month of Halloween, the streets of Cancun are filled with children collecting candy from door to door and the bars do their best to decorate their windows in a creative way. You can't miss any of the activities in October in Cancun! I'll tell you all about them right now.

For almost a decade this wonderful festival has opened its doors to national and international artists. The FIM Cancun (Cancun International Music Festival) is an event that is eagerly awaited throughout the year. It is a moment where dance and song combine with each other to offer visitors shows full of talent and good energy.

It is a festival that involves many locations in the Yucatan peninsula, it is considered a travelling concert. The events are mostly centred in Quintana Roo, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres and Puerto Morelos. But there is much more! There are not only live performances, but also art workshops, competitions and many more activities.

If your stay in Cancun coincides with this event, I recommend you take advantage of one of the excursions to Isla Mujeres to attend this unique event.

The historic centre of Cancun dresses up for the commemoration of the Day of the Race, an event especially aimed at a family audience. Children are the central part of the event that has positioned itself as one of the best in Latin America. Colour, traditions and culture are present in the parade of floats.

Many schools take the initiative to prepare floats alluding to the commemoration and at the end of the event prizes are awarded for the best creative work. In addition, the presence of art in the form of theatre, song and dance are a fundamental part of the event. It is a spectacular moment for tourists who wish to get closer to Yucatecan culture and learn more about the history of the original peoples.

If you are travelling to Cancun with children, this is a plan that they will love.

The Arpafest has become the best event related to this important instrument in Latin America. October dresses up to receive the best artists in Cancun and Puerto Morelos. It is an ideal moment to get to know closely the musical culture of Mexico and it is an ideal space to promote new talents that rescue the cultural legacy of the peninsula.

The most special part of the event is that it unites all visitors in a folkloric atmosphere and brings together artists of different nationalities to create a wonderful mix of cultures. Famous harpists and emerging talents travel to Cancun to meet with local artists. Colombia, Japan and Argentina are the countries that send the most artists to the festival - not to be missed!

October is the month of flavour in Cancun, the gastronomic festival takes the best recipes from the native peoples of the Riviera Maya and fuses them with the avant-garde food of Mexico's best chefs. At this event, food lovers will feel like fish in water as they enjoy the best experiences offered by gastronomic experts.

It is not only a time to sell delicious dishes, but it is also the perfect time to attend the food seminars where cooking techniques used by native peoples are taught. In addition, the organic ingredients from the Yucatan Peninsula are highlighted in a special way. This event is a once in a lifetime experience.

For lovers of nature, environmental conservation and beach preservation, there is a festival that fuses ecology, fun and teamwork. Cancun dresses in green to welcome visitors in October who wish to contribute to a motivating project that boosts the city's image.

The collection of cigarette butts by the community can be exchanged for traditional drinks in the city's main bars. The activity includes the donation of books to schools that show the importance of ecology in preserving Cancun's natural spaces.

The main objective of the festival is to give a positive image of the city to tourists and create an atmosphere of cooperation. At the same time, the best beaches of Cancun will be showcased.

If you like Afro music like reggae, this is the festival for you! The Afroworld Fest Cancun brings together the best of dance, culture and music that allows you to experience an alternative style environment. This event offers a captivating experience for an adult audience, the nightlife will make you live unforgettable moments through the best live performances in Cancun's VIP hotel zone.

The Afro lifestyle is sure to titillate all your senses and you will discover a new way to celebrate your Caribbean holiday. Tropical drinks are the king of the festival as well as the stunning fashion styles worn by the influencers attending the event highlighting the Afro community.

November is officially the month of the dead but something that few people know is that this activity starts to be celebrated well in advance in Cancun. In order to have the festive atmosphere in full swing, the eve of the Day of the Dead begins in October. The people of Cancun begin to assemble the 'altar of the dead' traditionally built on two levels. The first level represents the earth and the second the sky where the faithful departed rest.

In particular, you can't miss the prelude to October, which lasts about four days with street parades that attract locals and tourists. There you will discover the catrinas posing on every corner in elegant colourful attire and the typical skull costume. The night is the best time to see the city in all its splendour, the atmosphere is indescribable and I recommend you experience it for yourself - don't let them tell you about it!

Every year in October, Cancun hosts the famous international Mocha fest. It is a festival full of different activities and experiences (for adults only). The most important activity is the pool party that takes place in various locations around the city and attracts thousands of participants. The disco and party atmosphere envelops the participants in a myriad of stimulating experiences.

The main theme of the event is fun and the cult of fitness. This is the ideal time to show off your most daring outfits and get carried away by the different activities involving the sea and nightlife. Surely if you are looking for fun you won't want to miss this festival that never disappoints its participants. You can also bring out your competitive side and show how hard you've been working out in the gym. During the events , prizes are awarded for the best bikini, the best hot beach body, the best curves, the best outfit and much more.

ARTober Cancun is an event aimed at a family audience that involves art in all its expressions. Considered by many as a cultural heritage of the city, the celebration of ARTober is the ideal time to learn about the different artistic disciplines through: Art exhibitions, fairs, art entrepreneurship workshops, souvenir sales, food exhibitions, street art shows, free cinema, talks by renowned artists and competitions among emerging artists. Be one of the guests! Many people from all over the world travel to Cancun to experience this international festival.

The event is attended by important personalities in the world of the arts (especially from Europe, Asia and Oceania). There are no excuses to be part of this movement that has a myriad of activities that extends until the day of the dead. The event takes place mainly in the centre of Cancun and in private spaces in the hotel zone.

Imagine a paradisiacal beach in Cancun with the best company, illuminated by the moonlight under the open sky and covered by a blanket while enjoying a good classic film such as 'La dolce vita' or 'Casablanca'. This is possible thanks to the impeccable organisation of the International Film Forum and the United Nations October is the month of art in Cancun and cinema cannot go unnoticed.

The national film library is fine-tuning all the details so that tourists and locals can enjoy great films in the open air, as well as providing an opportunity for new alternative cinema. Once a week, October will be lit up at night to create an avant-garde and welcoming atmosphere. There will be an activity for every type of audience, children will also be able to enjoy excellent films.

It is an ideal moment to live a dream come true. It is possible to unite cinema and the Caribbean in the same place, it is not necessary to go to a cinema to live a fascinating experience, you will surely love it and you will want to repeat the following week!

This is the best kept secret in town! It is possible that in the month of October you can find the best prices for accommodation in the main hotel chains. According to the Ministry of Tourism, October is the cheapest month if you want to save a lot of money on your next holiday to Cancun.

If you compare flights at that time as well as the tours on offer, you'll find that October is the most cost-effective month for your Mexican Caribbean getaway - even souvenirs are on sale!

The temperature reaches a maximum of 31°, it is a very safe time to travel as it is not hurricane season. Cancun is less dry, cooler and breezier at this time of year. Rainfall is unpredictable in the Yucatan Peninsula but the magic of the Caribbean allows the weather to restore itself in the blink of an eye. The rains in Cancun are fleeting, there is never a full day of bad weather in October, so your holiday will be a success.

October is the perfect month to enjoy the sunsets, it doesn't get dark that early so around 7pm you can enjoy the spectacle of colours that form on the horizon. It can be seen from any angle, although it is very favourable to be located as close to the sea as possible. Here I have already told you all the details about what to do in Cancun for the month of October, now it is time for you to live this unforgettable experience in first person and marvel at all the beauties that the best tourist destination in the Mexican Caribbean has to offer you.