A three-day celebration honoring the Santa Cruz del Charco del Ingenio and the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Botanical Garden. The festival runs from July 10 to 12, 2026 and includes religious, cultural, dance, music, and community events across Templo de la Santa Cruz del Valle del Maíz, El Charco del Ingenio, Parque Landeta, Plaza de la Danza, and Plaza del Hupango.
- 📅 Dates: July 10, 11, and 12, 2026
- 📍 Venue(s): Templo de la Santa Cruz del Valle del Maíz; El Charco del Ingenio; Parque Landeta; Plaza de la Danza; Plaza del Hupango
- 🎉 Occasion: Fiesta de la Santa Cruz del Charco del Ingenio / 35th anniversary of the Botanical Garden
- 🎟️ Admission: Free / community event
Organizer
El Charco del Ingenio is a non‑profit, independent Mexican civil association that manages a 67‑hectare botanical garden and nature reserve on the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. As an organizer, it creates conservation‑focused cultural programming—guided walks, temazcales, workshops, concerts, full‑moon ceremonies, and community festivals—using the garden as a space for environmental education and social encounter.
Venue
El Charco del Ingenio is a botanical garden and nature reserve on the edge of San Miguel de Allende, covering 67 hectares of protected landscape with cactus collections, canyons, walking paths, and panoramic viewpoints. As a venue, it is well suited for nature-based visits, guided tours, workshops, wellness activities, and occasional cultural events such as concerts and ceremonies, all in a peaceful outdoor setting focused on conservation.
