The Best Destinations to Experience Mexico's Dia de los Muertos

  • October 4, 2017
The Best Destinations to Experience Mexico's Dia de los Muertos
On November 1st and 2nd, there are a number of celebrations travelers can participate in, from interactive cooking classes to vibrant parades and art installations.

Here are the best destinations to experience Dia de los Muertos:

San Miguel de Allende: Renowned for its gastronomic delights, stunning architecture, and rich history, the colonial city comes alive during Dia de Los Muertos. In partnership with the nearby venue “La Casona,” Rosewood San Miguel de Allende is hosting a Day of the Dead market, Expo Catrinas. From colorful dresses and festive hats to local food and drink and a professional make-up artist on-site, the market will offer everything guests need to get ready for the annual Catrinas Parade, which will depart from Expo Catrinas and wind through the main streets of San Miguel before ending in the main city square. Guests are also invited to enjoy a traditional Mexican buffet featuring authentic dishes and an open bar on the hotel’s stunning Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar.

Oaxaca: Believed to provide a portal for the dead to return home and visit their loved ones, the dazzling altars designed for Dia de Los Muertos can be found throughout all Mexican cities, but perhaps none has as eclectic and impressive of a selection than Oaxaca. Visitors of the Museo del Palacio are sure to be in awe of the venue’s giant altar, which is a destination in and of itself year after year.

Puebla: One of Mexico’s best-kept secrets, this UNESCO World Heritage site located just 45 minutes from Mexico City will be adding an exciting new element to its annual Dia de Los Muertos offerings in the form of a cooking class led by Rosewood Puebla’s pastry chef Erick Astiè. In between visits to the city’s special altars, guests are invited to learn the craft behind the traditional dish of Pan de Muerto, a sweetbread baked specifically for the holiday and featured within installations all over town.