Patron Saint Festivals of Chiquimula

Ferias Patronales de Chiquimula

Every municipality in Chiquimula celebrates an annual feria titular (patron saint festival). Below is the complete 2026 calendar for all 16 ferias in the department, with dates, patron saints, and the municipality that hosts each one.

In short: Chiquimula is an eastern department in the dry corridor — gateway to Esquipulas (the Cristo Negro pilgrimage site). The department has 16 municipalities, each celebrating its annual feria titular in honor of its patron saint. Ladino tradition; the feria de esquipulas (jan 15) draws hundreds of thousands of catholic pilgrims from central america to venerate the black christ — one of the largest religious gatherings in latin america. Ferias typically last 3-8 days and combine Catholic processions with marimba music, mechanical rides, jaripeos, fireworks, and regional food. Verified May 2026.