{"id":1521,"date":"2026-10-22T14:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khispstaging.wpengine.com\/5-of-the-best-places-to-celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T12:49:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T18:49:29","slug":"5-of-the-best-places-to-celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/details\/things-to-do\/5-of-the-best-places-to-celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of The Best Places to Celebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW54018811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54018811 BCX0\">For over six centuries, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/halloween\/day-of-the-dead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ancient Aztec traditions<\/a> around <span class=\"TextRun SCXW54018811 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54018811 BCX0\">D\u00eda de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead,<\/span><\/span> have evolved to incorporate many religious beliefs and customs. While these festivals have stayed true to their original significance, communing with those who have been welcomed into the afterlife, they&#8217;ve also remained distinctly Mexican\u2014flipping the American script of wearing all black and mourning, and instead providing a more celebratory and positive way to grapple with loss.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These celebratory traditions include making ofrendas (offerings) to the souls who have passed on via elaborately decorated altars. These ofrendas often include water, tequila, pan de muerto<em> <\/em>(a special sweet bread baked for D\u00eda de los Muertos), and orange and gold cempas\u00fachil<em> <\/em>(marigold flowers), whose strong fragrance is believed to attract souls to the ofrendas. These events are traditionally bursting with bright colors, fireworks, live music, face painting, and beautiful artwork\u2014and here are five of the best places to experience D\u00eda de los Muertos festivals, in Mexico and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1411238971-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman dressed for D\u00eda de los Muertos\" class=\"wp-image-5294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1411238971-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1411238971-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1411238971-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1411238971-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1411238971-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464375-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a D\u00eda de los Muertos parade\" class=\"wp-image-5300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464375-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464375-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464375-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464375-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464375-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464375-scaled.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1068508380-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00eda de los Muertos in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-5289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1068508380-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1068508380-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1068508380-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1068508380-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1068508380-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1068508380-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-oaxaca-city-mexico\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oaxaca City, Mexico<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its temperate weather, vibrant culture, and seemingly endless supply of mezcal, Oaxaca was named the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/travel-guide\/oaxaca-mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-link-blue-color\">best city in the world<\/mark><\/a> by <em>Travel + Leisure<\/em>. Celebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos in Oaxaca\u2014said to have one of the most traditional D\u00eda de los Muertos festivals in Mexico\u2014featuring <em>comparsas<\/em> or carnival-style parades filled with traditional costumes, music, and dancing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-mexico-city-mexico-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mexico City, Mexico&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464275-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00eda de los Muertos parade in Mexico City\" class=\"wp-image-5299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464275-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464275-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464275-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464275-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2227464275-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Mexico\u2019s capital, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/destinations\/mexico-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-link-blue-color\">Mexico City<\/mark><\/a> is the perfect place for an introduction to D\u00eda de los Muertos. At a three-day parade of bright and colorful floats, costumes, face painting, and music, you can expect a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingaroundtheworld.com\/day-of-the-dead-in-mexico-city-best-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wide range of inclusive activities<\/a> for almost everyone in your family. Meander the city\u2019s Z\u00f3calo<em> <\/em>to catch the enormous ofrendas embellished with bright orange and yellow marigolds, listen to the sounds of the mariachi bands, or hitch a boat ride at night through the ancient, eerie canals to watch a special live performance about the legend of La Llorona (The Weeper). Elegant accommodations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/destinations\/mexico-city\/properties\/andaz-mexico-city\/\">Andaz Mexico City<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/destinations\/mexico-city\/properties\/casa-polanco\/\">Casa Polanco<\/a> place you at the heart of it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-merida-mexico-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">M\u00e9rida, Mexico&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1653070388-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Children celebrating D\u00eda de los Muertos\" class=\"wp-image-5296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1653070388-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1653070388-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1653070388-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1653070388-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1653070388-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loved for its historical charm and rich Mayan culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/destinations\/merida-mexico\/accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-link-blue-color\">M\u00e9rida<\/mark><\/a> presents a more intimate D\u00eda de los Muertos experience. Known locally as Hanal Pix\u00e1n, the annual celebration enlivens city streets with processions and community events. Festivities emphasize tradition, with families creating altars filled with foods, candles, and marigolds to honor loved ones who have passed on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a fitting home base in M\u00e9rida, stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/explore\/destinations\/merida-mexico\/properties\/chable-resort-spa\/\">Chabl\u00e9 Resort &amp; Spa<\/a>, where ancient Mayan traditions meet modern luxury on lush grounds complete with a natural cenote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-nbsp-san-miguel-de-allende-mexico\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;San Miguel de Allende, Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1597554808-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00eda de los Muertos parade in Oaxaca\" class=\"wp-image-5295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1597554808-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1597554808-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1597554808-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1597554808-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1597554808-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1597554808-scaled.jpg 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1347967792-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A San Miguel de Allende storefront decorated for D\u00eda de los Muertos\" class=\"wp-image-5292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1347967792-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1347967792-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1347967792-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1347967792-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1347967792-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1347967792-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/destinations\/san-miguel-de-allende\/accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-link-blue-color\">San Miguel de Allende<\/mark><\/a>, a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrates D\u00eda de los Muertos with a distinctive charm, transforming its cobblestone streets into vibrant displays of tradition. The city comes alive with colorful papel picado, marigold petals, and ornate altars honoring loved ones. The festivities extend to local cemeteries, where families gather to decorate graves with candles and flowers, creating a magical atmosphere of light and life through the night. Parades, music, and markets offering festive treats like pan de muerto and sugar skulls enhance the experience, immersing visitors in the unique spirit of this enchanting colonial city.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/explore\/destinations\/san-miguel-de-allende\/properties\/rosewood-san-miguel-de-allende\/\">Rosewood San Miguel de Allende<\/a> offers luxury hotel accommodations in the tradition of a grand hacienda overlooking the city. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/explore\/destinations\/san-miguel-de-allende\/residences\/casa-fuentes\/\">Casa Fuentes<\/a>, meanwhile, is a four-bedroom villa with a private pool and panoramic rooftop terrace\u2014ideal for a group celebrating D\u00eda de los Muertos in San Miguel de Allende.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-san-antonio-texas-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Antonio, Texas&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2271600344-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People dancing at a D\u00eda de los Muertos festivals\" class=\"wp-image-5303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2271600344-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2271600344-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2271600344-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2271600344-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2271600344-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebrations aren\u2019t limited to Mexico. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/destinations\/san-antonio-texas\/accommodations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-link-blue-color\">San Antonio<\/mark><\/a> hosts one of the largest D\u00eda de los Muertos festivals in the U.S., blending Mexican traditions with a Texan twist. The city comes alive with colorful parades and elaborate ofrendas, while a variety of live performances showcase traditional music and dance. Along the iconic River Walk, the festivities extend to include processions of painted faces, cultural exhibitions, and even art installations that tell the stories behind the holiday. The festival\u2019s dynamic atmosphere draws locals and visitors alike, offering a unique opportunity to experience this cultural celebration outside of Mexico. Between events, retreat to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/explore\/destinations\/san-antonio-texas\/properties\/la-cantera-resort-spa\/\">La Cantera Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> just outside the city or enjoy the historic charm of the boutique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/explore\/destinations\/san-antonio-texas\/properties\/hotel-emma\/\">Hotel Emma<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wherever you choose to celebrate, D\u00eda de los Muertos offers a unique way to connect with Mexico&#8217;s rich cultural heritage. Each destination provides a distinct experience, allowing visitors to honor life and death in a joyful, colorful way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2160615977-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Giant skeleton doll on display for D\u00eda de los Muertos\" class=\"wp-image-5310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2160615977-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2160615977-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2160615977-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2160615977-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2160615977-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2160615977-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1454674274-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a D\u00eda de los Muertos ofrenda\" class=\"wp-image-5307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1454674274-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1454674274-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1454674274-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1454674274-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1454674274-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-1454674274-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make your next getaway unforgettable with luxury travel by Inspirato. Become a member to unlock access to exceptional properties and personalized services that will elevate your next getaway.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.inspirato.com\/schedule-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-link-blue-color\">Schedule a tour today<\/mark><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/get-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-link-blue-color\">create your free account<\/mark><\/a>\u00a0to see how an Inspirato membership can transform the way you travel forever.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For over six centuries, the ancient Aztec traditions around D\u00eda de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, have evolved to incorporate many religious beliefs and customs. While these festivals have stayed true to their original significance, communing with those who have been welcomed into the afterlife, they&#8217;ve also remained distinctly Mexican\u2014flipping the American script &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspirato.com\/details\/things-to-do\/5-of-the-best-places-to-celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hero_unit_image_id":5298,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,9],"tags":[312,311,158,65],"class_list":["post-1521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-places","category-things-to-do","tag-celebrations","tag-dia-de-los-muertos","tag-holiday","tag-mexico"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.9 (Yoast SEO v28.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ 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