Places and cities to plan your Easter holidays

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Places and cities to plan your Easter holidays

Fellow travelers! The months keep passing, but the plans to explore and discover new countries never end. That's why we're sharing all the information about a global holiday that's just around the corner: Easter.

Still haven't decided what to do? At Conecty, we'll tell you everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable vacation this holiday season.

When does the Holy Week season begin and which days are holidays?

The Easter season begins on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Public holidays vary by country, but usually include Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.

In Colombia, there are four public holidays, during which you can give thanks, reflect, pray, and participate in religious celebrations held in different cities. This season is also celebrated in various countries where traditions are common, and where you can not only make related plans but also explore different cultural destinations during Holy Week.

5 Traditional Countries to Travel to During Easter Week

Spending this season in another country can be quite an adventure. Some recommendations for places outside of Colombia are:

Religious places to visit in these countries

Vatican City in Rome, Italy : St. Peter's Square in the Vatican is the epicenter of celebrations and events such as:

🌿On Palm Sunday, the Pope officiates the blessing of the palms and the mass in St. Peter's Square before thousands of faithful.
🕊️On Holy Thursday, the Chrism Mass takes place in St. Peter's Basilica, where the holy oils that will be used in the sacraments of the year are consecrated.
✝️On Good Friday , the Passion of the Lord is celebrated in the Basilica and in the afternoon the Pope presides over the Stations of the Cross at the Roman Colosseum.
🌅On Easter Sunday, the culminating moment is when the Pope imparts the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of the Basilica before all the faithful.

Santiago de Compostela, Spain : This city becomes a major pilgrimage destination during Holy Week for those walking the Camino de Santiago. Some of the main traditions are:

🏞️The ritual of the Washing of the Feet and at night the procession of “La Borriquita”, during Holy Thursday.
🦶The Holy Burial procession through the streets of the historic center and the Seven Last Words concert take place on the main day, Good Friday.
⚰️The Mass of Joy in honor of the Apostle James takes place on Easter Sunday.
🎉The singing of the “Salve Santiaguiña” are local traditions that are incorporated into the events of the week.
🚶Thousands of pilgrims arrive during these dates to complete the Camino and obtain the “Compostela”.

Mexico City, Mexico : The tradition of this setting is full of elaborate processions, public performances, and other Catholic traditions such as:

🎭Representation of the Passion of Christ in Iztapalapa: the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus has been staged with hundreds of actors since 1843.
🔕Procession of Silence: walks through the streets of the Historic Center in complete silence in the early hours of Good Friday.
💎Exhibition of Eucharistic treasures in the Cathedral: reliquaries, monstrances and ciboria normally kept safe during the rest of the year are on display.
⛰️Representation of the Stations of the Cross on Tepeyac Hill: commemorates the 14 moments of Christ's crucifixion in the place where the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared.

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala : a cultural city where Holy Week is celebrated with great fervor and some of the main traditions are:

✝️Sawdust carpets - During Lent, beautiful colorful carpets are made with sawdust, flowers, and other materials. They cover the streets during processions.
🎶Saetas - These are a cappella passion songs, performed during the processions.
🎭Hortus Conclusus - It is a representation of the encounter of Jesus with the women of Jerusalem on the way to Calvary.
🔕Silence - On Good Friday, the processions take place in complete silence and contemplation.

Fatima, Portugal : is one of the world's largest Marian Catholic pilgrimage centers, attracting hundreds of thousands of pilgrims during Holy Week for traditions such as:

⛪Impressive facilities such as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, which hosts massive celebrations marked by devotion to the rosary and songs in honor of the Virgin.
🎖️Procession of the Veterans that takes place on Holy Wednesday with a massive participation.
🍷The Lord's Supper and the Procession of Silence take place on Holy Thursday.
✝️Passion of Christ and emotional live Via Crucis, retracing the steps of Jesus carrying the cross before his crucifixion, during Good Friday.

If you're traveling abroad during Holy Week, you can share and experience your adventures with your family using the eSIMs and SIM cards offered by Conecty in destinations like Europe , Spain , Mexico , and more, so you're 100% connected.

The best plans abroad for Easter

In addition to religious destinations, during Holy Week you can take the opportunity to explore incredible places with advantages such as:

🏞️National parks in the United States and Canada: quieter times and more affordable prices.

🏝️Caribbean Islands : Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, etc. Perfect weather and festive atmosphere.

🌋Central America : Explore Mayan ruins, volcanoes, and jungle without the extreme heat.

❄️Southern Chile and Argentina : explore landscapes like Patagonia and Torres del Paine with longer days and pleasant weather.

🦁Photo safari in Kenya: wildlife sightings with fewer people and better prices.

The possibilities outside of Colombia are endless, and with Conecty, they're much easier. Our eSIM and SIM card connectivity options are easy to purchase and use. Simply activate them before your trip, and you'll have full connectivity throughout your worry-free vacation.