📍Location: “El Buzo” statue – Bucerías, Nayarit
📅 Date: Easter weekend
⏰ Time: 10am – 7pm
The Bucerías Oyster Festival is one of the most anticipated annual events in Riviera Nayarit, celebrating the end of the oyster diving season and bringing together locals and visitors for a unique cultural and culinary experience. The event is free and open to the public, honoring the town’s historical connection to the sea and its divers. The Bucerías Oyster Festival doesn’t have fixed calendar dates, but it traditionally takes place every year on Easter weekend, usually falling on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.
Each year, thousands gather on the beach to enjoy free food, live music, and other activities, including:
- 10,000 oysters
- 500 kg of fish ceviche
- Live music from local bands playing salsa, cumbia, and norteñas
- A festive atmosphere with contests, a beauty pageant, and other cultural activities
In 2022, the festival offered 500 kg of ceviche and 5,000 oysters, and in 2023 there was 550 kg of ceviche and 9,000 oysters. The festival also features a wide variety of local seafood. Available for purchase, you can also try:
- Shrimp, mollusks, and more from various food stalls
- Ceviches and aguachile
- Zarandeado-style fish
The Bucerías Oyster Festival is more than just a seafood event — it’s a celebration of tradition, community, and coastal culture. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s a chance to experience authentic flavors, music, and camaraderie on the beach.
Come early to grab a good spot, enjoy the morning ceviche before it runs out, and stick around for the live music and festivities that continue into the afternoon.
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