Holiday travel · September 15 – September 16, 2026
Top 6 Hotel Destinations for Mexican Independence Day
Mexico celebrates independence with the Grito de Dolores on the night of September 15 and parades on the 16th. It's the rainy season, so expect afternoon showers.
Jump to hotels ↓Mexico City, Mexico
Why Mexican Independence Day
The Grito in the Zócalo on the 15th and a military parade on the 16th.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~73°F (23°C); afternoon rain
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City. Hacienda-style hotel with a courtyard garden on Paseo de la Reforma.
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Guanajuato, Mexico
Why Mexican Independence Day
San Miguel, a cradle of the independence movement, holds some of Mexico's most festive celebrations.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); afternoon rain
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
- romance
Where we'd stay: Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. Colonial-style hotel with rooftop views of the Parroquia.
Explore San Miguel de Allende →Puebla, Mexico
Why Mexican Independence Day
Puebla's Grito and fireworks over the historic center.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~73°F (23°C); afternoon rain
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
- city
Where we'd stay: Rosewood Puebla. Colonial complex in the historic center with a rooftop terrace.
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Oaxaca, Mexico
Why Mexican Independence Day
Oaxaca's celebrations in the zócalo.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); afternoon rain
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$
- culture
- city
Where we'd stay: Quinta Real Oaxaca. Converted 16th-century convent in the historic center.
Explore Oaxaca →Texas, United States
Why Mexican Independence Day
San Antonio's Diez y Seis celebrations at Market Square.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~90°F (32°C); hot
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Hotel Emma. Former 1890s brewhouse at the Pearl on the River Walk.
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California, United States
Why Mexican Independence Day
Los Angeles' Fiestas Patrias celebrations on Olvera Street and around the city.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~82°F (28°C); sunny
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
- city
- culture
Where we'd stay: Hotel Bel-Air. Secluded garden hotel with its famous Swan Lake.
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