Day of the Dead Event in Mixquic November 1 and 2
Description
This tradition is lived by visiting a real cemetery in Mixquic where the graves are decorated with flowers, candles and altars dedicated to the deceased. We start the tour leaving the meeting point for San Andrés every year, the town is filled with colors and flavors to pay homage to the soul of the deceased in their day. Popular for its brilliant offerings, it is one of the most emblematic places in central Mexico during the Day of the Dead celebration. To start, we will visit a traditional Mexican house where we will receive a snack to continue with the visit to the religious temple until you reach the cemetery, where you can observe the decoration of the tombs with the cempasúchil flower and candles, a scenario that will surprise you. We will continue with the famous lighting this is the moment when the relatives adorn the graves with various elements that guide the way home of their dead. Keep in mind that the only night where you can see the Lighting is November 2.
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Every year, the town of San Andrés Mixquic is filled with lights, laughter, colors and flavors to pay tribute to the soul of the deceased on their day. Popular for its brilliant offerings, Mixquic is one of the most emblematic places in central Mexico during the Day of the Dead celebration. To begin, we will visit a traditional Mexican house where we will receive a light snack of atole, bread of the dead, and typical tamales of the season. Leisure
Tour from Mexico City round trip from the meeting point
Visit the religious temple until you reach the cemetery, where you can see the traditional decoration of the tombs with the marigold flower, an emblematic flower of Mexico in bright orange color. It is believed that its aroma helps guide the path of the returning dead. home on these dates.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels