Hildago, Mexico
The Carnival in Hidalgo is located in Calnali in the La Huasteca region. This lively and boisterous carnival includes a lot of dancing in the streets while dressed in costumes. It also features traditional folkloric bands that often play wind instruments. During the celebration, the four main districts of the city compete against one another in dance competitions and costume competitions.
During carnival people have been known to dress up in dark costumes representing death, devils, or monkeys. These events attract thousands of tourists daily who come to participate in the festivities. The Cuernudo is a popular costume that is unique to the area. It is the combination of a devil and a monkey.