About Día de los Muertos
On the Day of the Dead, families across Mexico lovingly welcome back the spirits of their loved ones with marigold-strewn altars, candles, sugar skulls and the departed's favourite foods, in a celebration that is tender and luminous rather than mournful. The tradition, recognised by UNESCO, is at its most moving in Oaxaca, where cemeteries glow with candlelight and streets fill with music and painted faces in early November. It is a profound, joyful reframing of death as part of life. Approach it as a guest at a family remembrance, with respect.
“Not morbid, luminous. Oaxaca in early November is genuinely one of the most moving trips there is.”
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Where to stay
Hotels & stays near Oaxaca
Tours & experiences
Things to do around Oaxaca
Tickets & official info
Día de los Muertos official site
Getting there
Flights to Mexico