From Mexico City: Day of the Dead Tour in San Andres Míxquic – Greater Mexico City, Mexico

EXPERIENCE

Celebrate Dia de Muertos, a UNESCO-recognized Mexican holiday, on a guided tour from Mexico City to San Andrés Mixquic. Witness altars with figurines and colorful skulls representing the cycle of life and death. Visit cemeteries with decorated graves, ready to receive the spirits of the dead.

Board a vehicle and set off for San Andrés Mixquic, one of the seven original villages in the Tláhuac Delegation, where your Mixquic Dia de Muertos tour commences. Once there, visit the historic center of San Andrés Mixquic to admire the Day of the Dead decorations.

As you stroll through beautifully adorned and colorful streets, delve into the origins of this celebration. Learn how during the Aztec era, the living already honored their loved ones in a very special way.

Pass by the San Andrés Apóstol Church and witness various Dia de Muertos altars – each featuring features skulls and photographs commemorating deceased family members. Learn about the process of preparing these small shrines, as each one has its own unique ritual.

Learn about the great significance Dia de Muertos holds for Mexican families. See parents, grandparents, siblings, and other relatives, near or distant, come together in cemeteries to remember those they once shared their lives with.

Gain an insight into the customary practices that take place in candle-lit cemeteries to honor the memory of the departed. After immersing yourself in the traditions of this special holiday, get back to the vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City.

HIGHLIGHTS

Immerse yourself in vibrant Day of the Dead decorations in San Andrés Mixquic
Discover the ancient Aztec roots of the Mexican holiday that honors the deceased
Witness heartfelt Dia de Muertos altars adorned with colorful skulls and photos
Learn about the elements and traditions that go into making an elaborate altar
Observe Mexican families gathering in cemetery grounds at decorated graves

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