Revive Traditions by Hosting Your Sessions in These Destinations
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende, a colonial gem in the heart of Mexico, transforms during the Day of the Dead into a vibrant stage of color and tradition. Its cobblestone streets fill with altars, marigold flowers, and decorated skulls, creating a unique atmosphere to celebrate life and death.
Among the highlight activities are the nighttime visits to cemeteries, where locals decorate the graves of their loved ones with candles, offerings, and live music. The Catrinas Parade, featuring stunning costumes and makeup, travels through the main streets, offering a visually captivating and creative spectacle. Additionally, you can participate in workshops for making sugar skulls and traditional “pan de muerto,” or explore artisan markets filled with crafts and local products.
The festival culminates with the grand community offering, where the entire town collaborates to create a monumental altar accompanied by traditional music and dance.
Querétaro
Querétaro, with its impressive historic center and rich cultural heritage, celebrates the Day of the Dead with a blend of tradition and modernity. The colonial streets come alive with altars, parades, and events that honor the departed in a vibrant and colorful way.
One of the main events is the Day of the Dead Festival at Plaza de Armas, featuring monumental altars and performances of pre-Hispanic dance, theater, and live music. The Day of the Dead Parade winds through the main streets, showcasing giant skulls, floats, and traditional costumes, creating a festive atmosphere.
You can also explore “Legends Nights” with guided tours of the historic center that transport you into a world of ancient stories and mystery. Additionally, artisan markets fill with unique pieces such as Catrinas, sugar skulls, and themed decorations—perfect souvenirs from the celebration.
Querétaro is an ideal choice to break the office routine and reignite the creativity of your teams.
Michoacán
Michoacán is the heart of Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, where the ancestral tradition of honoring the deceased takes on unmatched beauty, especially in the Pátzcuaro region and its surroundings. Here, the ritual is more than a celebration: it is a profound connection between the living and the dead.
One of the most emblematic events is the Night of the Dead on Janitzio Island, where the Purépecha people decorate graves with offerings, marigold flowers, and candles that illuminate the lake in a magical spectacle. The atmosphere is solemn and filled with mysticism, accompanied by traditional chants and dances.
In Morelia, the capital of Michoacán, the Day of the Dead is experienced with a blend of tradition and modernity. The majestic historic center, declared a World Heritage Site, fills with monumental altars and flower carpets decorating key plazas such as Plaza de Armas and Calzada de Fray Antonio de San Miguel. Additionally, you can visit the Municipal Cemetery to admire the offerings and participate in cultural activities such as craft workshops, exhibitions, and open-air concerts.
This journey to Michoacán during the Day of the Dead offers a spiritual experience, rich in color, tradition, and respect for ancestors.
