The culture of Mexico is undefined, if music is missing from it! Today, Mexico hosts several annual music festivals that entice hordes of music lovers to plan holidays in this nation. January is the month for fans of electronic music to book flights to the city of Playa Del Carmen which is hosting BPM Festival from 09th to 18th January. The menu of this 10-day music fiesta is adorned with numerous events, more than 100 DJs and never-ending parties at nightclubs as well as beach clubs.

BPM Festival by Mike Reger/ CC BY

A Bit of History

The BPM Festival was started in 2008 to bring people from hospitality industry at one place. BPM stands for Bartenders, Promoters and Managers but in last seven years, the festival has became a coveted podium for DJs to show their skills and a sought after floor for music enthusiasts to match their moves to the electronic beats.

Tickets

Being one of the most popular music festivals in Mexico, the Advance Passes for this event have already been sold out however, tickets, especially for the single events, are going up for sale in coming days. You can subscribe to the festival’s official website or Facebook page to get updates on tickets and schedule. Moreover, one can buy either of the 3, 7 or 10 day pass. Travellers disembarking flights in this hip city of Mexico can also buy express entry pass that facilitates entry to all events, making sure you don’t hassle for tickets anymore.

The Line Up

The line-up for the BPM Festival features big names, not only from Mexico but also from Europe, Asia and Americas. Few well-known names on the list of Phase 1 Artist Line Up are Guti, Art Department, Leon, Joy Orbison, Green Velvet and Chus & Ceballos from Argentina, Canada, Italy, UK, USA and Spain, respectively.

Mexico is filled to brim with a wide range of cultural and historical attractions that appeal highly to tourists who pick up tickets on flights only to take in the mesmeric charm of the country. The number of art galleries, monuments and museums in the country are truly dizzying and even the most hardened of culture lovers would be left puzzled. Take a look a few of the prominent ones.

Teotihuacan

Tourists will rue if they let go of the opportunity to explore the incredible site of Teotihuacan. The Pyramid of the Sun is the highlight of the place and is a must visit for all and sundry. This is the second largest pyramid in Mexico. The Pyramid of the Moon is another popular feature of Teotihuacan. Surely, the culture vultures mustn’t miss out on a tour of this historically and culturally significant site.

Guanajuato

Travellers will have their hands full at the city of Guanajuato that’s situated amidst the mountains of the Sierra de Guanajuato. Tourists who visit the place will love the colourful streets and alleyways that festoon the region. Colonial buildings are other draws of this busy place that appeals massively to the lovers of the culture, enticing them to get onboard flights zooming towards Mexico!

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Notwithstanding the name of the festival, the Day of the Dead is truly a lively cultural phenomenon that’s celebrated all over Latin America. Tourists who are booking their Mexico flights to take care of their cultural appetite will love the fest. The tombs are festooned with flowers for the return of the spirits! Offerings are also made at the cemeteries. The festival is an interesting aspect of Mexico vacations and holiday makers who really wish to incorporate the colourful cultural dash of the country must board their flights keeping in mind the dates of this event.

Chichen Itza

For many, a visit to Mexico is all about exploring the Mayan traditions. To this end, a trip to Chichen Itza is most warranted. Thousands visit this city after having boarded flights to the country as it allows the vacationers to unearth Mayan customs and relics. The temple pyramid of El Castillo is easily the most intriguing and popular landmark at the Chichen Itza.