Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico with traditional food, cempasúchil flowers, parades, and rituals in CDMX and Mérida. Be part of the Noche de las Ánimas with Sabores México and discover the best Mexico City food tours during this season.
Death that celebrates life
During the Day of the Dead, Mexico City transforms into a colorful and vibrant destination. The streets are filled with papel picado, the scent of cempasúchil flowers, markets overflowing with ofrendas, and unique flavors like pan de muerto and atole. This is when traditional gastronomy, culture, and rituals turn Mexico into an unforgettable place to visit.
👉 Want to live it up close? Book your experience with Sabores México.
Noche de las Ánimas
The Noche de las Ánimas is a special event organized by Sabores México, created to experience this tradition in a unique way. Guests enjoy a five-course tasting menu inspired by the different underworlds of the Mexican cosmovision, with dishes ranging from pre-Hispanic to contemporary cuisine.
Beyond the flavors, participants also take part in a traditional ofrenda de muertos by bringing a photo of a loved one who has passed, honoring their memory in a communal way. The result is a multisensory journey that blends food, memory, and tradition.
👉 Secure your spot at the Noche de las Ánimas with Sabores México.
Coyoacán: the neighborhood of ofrendas
In Coyoacán, cobblestone streets are lined with community altars, freshly baked pan de muerto, and festive vibes at every corner. It’s a neighborhood that preserves the most authentic spirit of the Dia de los Muertos tour, perfect for travelers seeking tradition in a family-friendly atmosphere.
👉 Discover more on our Coyoacan food tour.
Roma: tradition meets contemporary art
In Colonia Roma, cafés, restaurants, and galleries create altars that combine tradition with contemporary art. This bohemian neighborhood brings together gastronomy and culture in every corner.
👉 Live this experience with the colonia Roma food tour, one of the most popular food tours Mexico City offers.
Historic Center: parades and mega ofrendas
The Historic Center of Mexico City is the epicenter of large-scale Day of the Dead celebrations. The mega ofrenda in the Zócalo, the Catrinas parade, and public exhibitions transform the city into a cultural spectacle where tradition and modernity meet.
👉 Explore these streets with us on the Mexico City walking tour of the Historic Center.
Mercado de Jamaica: the flower of cempasúchil
The Mercado de Jamaica is one of the most impressive places to visit during Day of the Dead. Its aisles overflow with mountains of marigolds, candles, sugar skulls, and papel picado. It’s the perfect spot to understand how ofrendas are prepared in everyday Mexican homes.
👉 Experience it on our Jamaica market and food tour.
Mérida and the Hanal Pixán
In Mérida, the Day of the Dead is celebrated as Hanal Pixán, “the food of the souls.” Families prepare offerings with traditional Yucatecan dishes like mucbipollo, a giant tamal baked underground, accompanied by drinks, candles, and flowers. It’s a unique blend of Mayan and Catholic traditions that makes Yucatán an extraordinary place to honor the dead.
👉 This year, Sabores México presents a brand-new tour in Mérida. Book your experience here.
A global perspective on death
While the Day of the Dead is unique in Mexico, other cultures also honor their dead in different ways:
- Guatemala: the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez.
- Ireland: Samhain, the origin of modern Halloween.
- Philippines: Undás, with cemetery visits and vigils.
- USA: Halloween, celebrated with costumes and pumpkins, but without the spiritual depth of the Day of the Dead.
These contrasts highlight how, in Mexico, death is not the end it’s a vibrant celebration of life.
Celebrate Day of the Dead with Sabores México
The Day of the Dead and the Noche de las Ánimas are not just events to watch: they are experiences to feel. From the scent of marigolds to the taste of pan de muerto, Mexico opens its doors to a tradition that captivates the entire world.
👉 Celebrate with Sabores México:
- Book your Mexico City food tour
- Save your spot for the Noche de las Ánimas
- Discover the new tour in Mérida
