{"id":243969,"date":"2026-04-27T19:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/?p=243969"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:02:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:02:03","slug":"7-events-not-to-miss-in-may-in-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/7-events-not-to-miss-in-may-in-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Events Not to Miss in May in Latin America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For this month of May, we have selected seven events across Latin America. Between traditional celebrations, festivals, sporting events, and professional gatherings, the calendar is particularly rich and reflects the diversity of dynamics across the region. <\/p>\n\n

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Palo de Mayo \u2014 Bluefields,<\/strong> Nicaragua<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> (throughout May)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Of Afro-Caribbean origin, Palo de Mayo is one of the most emblematic celebrations on Nicaragua\u2019s Caribbean coast. In Bluefields, where most of the festivities take place, the event runs throughout the month with a continuous program featuring parades, comparsas, concerts, and community gatherings. <\/p>\n\n

Traditional rhythms, especially driven by percussion, accompany a broader offering that includes competitions, fairs, and local specialties such as rond\u00f3n and coconut bread. The symbolic kickoff takes place on May 1 around a ribbon-decorated tree, marking the beginning of a particularly dynamic period for the city. <\/p>\n\n

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