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196
197
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199/* Kadence Base CSS */
200:root{--global-palette1:#345818;--global-palette2:#d03f59;--global-palette3:#20350e;--global-palette4:#20350e;--global-palette5:#111111;--global-palette6:#fcb95c;--global-palette7:#ffedd3;--global-palette8:#fff8ed;--global-palette9:#ffffff;--global-palette10:oklch(from var(--global-palette1) calc(l + 0.10 * (1 - l)) calc(c * 1.00) calc(h + 180) / 100%);--global-palette11:#13612e;--global-palette12:#1159af;--global-palette13:#b82105;--global-palette14:#f7630c;--global-palette15:#f5a524;--global-palette9rgb:255, 255, 255;--global-palette-highlight:var(--global-palette2);--global-palette-highlight-alt:#902c3e;--global-palette-highlight-alt2:var(--global-palette9);--global-palette-btn-bg:var(--global-palette2);--global-palette-btn-bg-hover:#9b3043;--global-palette-btn:#ffffff;--global-palette-btn-hover:#ffffff;--global-palette-btn-sec-bg:var(--global-palette7);--global-palette-btn-sec-bg-hover:var(--global-palette2);--global-palette-btn-sec:var(--global-palette3);--global-palette-btn-sec-hover:var(--global-palette9);--global-body-font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;--global-heading-font-family:Georgia, serif;--global-primary-nav-font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;--global-fallback-font:sans-serif;--global-display-fallback-font:sans-serif;--global-content-width:1290px;--global-content-wide-width:calc(1290px + 230px);--global-content-narrow-width:842px;--global-content-edge-padding:1.5rem;--global-content-boxed-padding:2rem;--global-calc-content-width:calc(1290px - var(--global-content-edge-padding) - var(--global-content-edge-padding) );--wp--style--global--content-size:var(--global-calc-content-width);}.wp-site-blocks{--global-vw:calc( 100vw - ( 0.5 * var(--scrollbar-offset)));}body{background:var(--global-palette9);}body, input, select, optgroup, textarea{font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:20px;line-height:1.93;letter-spacing:0.03em;font-family:var(--global-body-font-family);color:var(--global-palette4);}.content-bg, body.content-style-unboxed .site{background:var(--global-palette9);}h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:var(--global-heading-font-family);}h1{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-size:32px;line-height:1.1;font-family:Georgia, serif;color:var(--global-palette3);}h2{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-size:31px;line-height:1.5;font-family:Georgia, serif;color:var(--global-palette1);}h3{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-size:29px;line-height:1.5;font-family:Georgia, serif;color:var(--global-palette2);}h4{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-size:23px;line-height:1.5;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--global-palette4);}h5{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;line-height:1.5;font-family:Georgia, serif;color:var(--global-palette4);}h6{font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:13px;line-height:2;letter-spacing:0.05em;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;color:#acb7a3;}.entry-hero h1{font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-family:Georgia, serif;color:var(--global-palette4);}.entry-hero .kadence-breadcrumbs, .entry-hero .search-form{font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#acb7a3;}.entry-hero .kadence-breadcrumbs{max-width:1290px;}.site-container, .site-header-row-layout-contained, .site-footer-row-layout-contained, .entry-hero-layout-contained, .comments-area, .alignfull > .wp-block-cover__inner-container, .alignwide > .wp-block-cover__inner-container{max-width:var(--global-content-width);}.content-width-narrow .content-container.site-container, .content-width-narrow .hero-container.site-container{max-width:var(--global-content-narrow-width);}@media all and (min-width: 1520px){.wp-site-blocks .content-container  .alignwide{margin-left:-115px;margin-right:-115px;width:unset;max-width:unset;}}@media all and (min-width: 1102px){.content-width-narrow .wp-site-blocks .content-container .alignwide{margin-left:-130px;margin-right:-130px;width:unset;max-width:unset;}}.content-style-boxed .wp-site-blocks .entry-content .alignwide{margin-left:calc( -1 * var( --global-content-boxed-pa
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201/* Kadence Header CSS */
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202.mobile-navigation:not(.drawer-navigation-parent-toggle-true) ul li.menu-item-has-children .drawer-nav-drop-wrap button{border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6);}#mobile-drawer .drawer-inner, #mobile-drawer.popup-drawer-layout-fullwidth.popup-drawer-animation-slice .pop-portion-bg, #mobile-drawer.popup-drawer-layout-fullwidth.popup-drawer-animation-slice.pop-animated.show-drawer .drawer-inner{background:var(--global-palette9);}#mobile-drawer .drawer-header .drawer-toggle{padding:0.6em 0.15em 0.6em 0.15em;font-size:24px;}#mobile-drawer .drawer-header .drawer-toggle, #mobile-drawer .drawer-header .drawer-toggle:focus{color:var(--global-palette3);}#mobile-drawer .drawer-header .drawer-toggle:hover, #mobile-drawer .drawer-header .drawer-toggle:focus:hover{color:var(--global-palette3);}.search-toggle-open-container .search-toggle-open{color:var(--global-palette1);}.search-toggle-open-container .search-toggle-open.search-toggle-style-bordered{border:1px solid currentColor;}.search-toggle-open-container .search-toggle-open .search-toggle-icon{font-size:1em;}.search-toggle-open-container .search-toggle-open:hover, .search-toggle-open-container .search-toggle-open:focus{color:var(--global-palette1);}#search-drawer .drawer-inner .drawer-content form input.search-field, #search-drawer .drawer-inner .drawer-content form .kadence-search-icon-wrap, #search-drawer .drawer-header{color:var(--global-palette4);}#search-drawer .drawer-inner .drawer-content form input.search-field:focus, #search-drawer .drawer-inner .drawer-content form input.search-submit:hover ~ .kadence-search-icon-wrap, #search-drawer .drawer-inner .drawer-content form button[type="submit"]:hover ~ .kadence-search-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette5);}#search-drawer .drawer-inner{background:var(--global-palette8);}
203/* Kadence Footer CSS */
204#colophon{background:var(--global-palette8);}.site-middle-footer-wrap .site-footer-row-container-inner{background:var(--global-palette8);border-top:11px solid transparent;}.site-middle-footer-inner-wrap{padding-top:11px;padding-bottom:11px;grid-column-gap:11px;grid-row-gap:11px;}.site-middle-footer-inner-wrap .widget{margin-bottom:30px;}.site-middle-footer-inner-wrap .site-footer-section:not(:last-child):after{right:calc(-11px / 2);}.site-bottom-footer-wrap .site-footer-row-container-inner{background:var(--global-palette8);}.site-bottom-footer-inner-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:15px;grid-column-gap:30px;}.site-bottom-footer-inner-wrap .widget{margin-bottom:30px;}.site-bottom-footer-inner-wrap .site-footer-section:not(:last-child):after{right:calc(-30px / 2);}#colophon .footer-html{font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}
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496<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Then you&#8217;ve landed on the right article to learn how to plan your trip to Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico — as<strong> </strong>I&#8217;ve been to the festival twice.</p>
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540<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In short, we’re covering everything you need to know for an epic Dia de los Muertos trip to Mexico. Ready to learn about all things Oaxaca Day of the Dead? Let&#8217;s get to it 🌺💀🌺</p>
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644<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can also take a Mexico City to Oaxaca bus. It takes about 7-8 hours, so the flight is a lot shorter, and usually, not much more money <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/recommends/skyscanner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">→ Check Oaxaca flight prices here</a></strong>.</p>
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799<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wondering, <em>Should I get a Oaxaca car rental?</em> If you&#8217;re just staying in the city itself for the festivities, skip the rental car.</p>
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835<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They compare both local Mexican companies and all the big name corporate car rental companies, so you get the best price.</p>
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1169<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oaxaca City is a smaller town, and eventually,<em> </em>ALL<em> </em>Oaxaca hotels, all <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/recommends/airbnb-homes-oaxaca-city/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">Oaxaca Airbnbs</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://vrbo.stay22.com/travelmexicosolo/Kj08_ZPheq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">VRBOs</a></strong>, and all <a data-lasso-id="3428" href="https://hostelworld.prf.hn/click/camref:1011ljjpb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Oaxaca hostels</strong></a> will eventually sell out.</p>
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1173<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It happens every year — I&#8217;m not kidding folks!</p>
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1179<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you have particular needs when it comes to where you stay (ie. no stairs, quiet area, full kitchen, on-site parking), book early so you find a place that checks those boxes.</p>
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1183<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Check out these articles to help you pick the best Oaxaca hotels for Day of the Dead:</p>
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1187<ul class="wp-block-list">
1188<li><strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-5-star-hotels/" data-type="post" data-id="5093">Best 5-Star Hotels in Oaxaca City</a></strong></li>
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1192<li><strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-boutique-hotels-in-oaxaca-mexico/" data-type="post" data-id="2830">Best Boutique Hotels in Oaxaca City</a></strong></li>
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1196<li><strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-hotels-with-pools/" data-type="post" data-id="5005">Best Hotels in Oaxaca with a Pool</a></strong></li>
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1200<li><strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-places-to-stay-in-oaxaca-hotels/">Best Hotels in Oaxaca City</a></strong></li>
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1204<li><strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-hostels/" data-type="post" data-id="5595">Best Hostels in Oaxaca City</a></strong></li>
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1215<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. Book Day of the Dead Tours </strong>ASAP</h3>
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1227<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you&#8217;re looking to do a Day of the Dead tour in Oaxaca, you&#8217;ll want to <strong><a href="https://www.viator.com/searchResults/all?text=day+of+the+dead&amp;destId=23876&amp;pid=P00046377&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">book your tour well in advance</a></strong>, and as early as possible.</p>
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1231<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For the most part, tours are kept small at just 5-10 people, and thousands attend this <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-festivals-in-oaxaca-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oaxaca festival</a></strong> — so the tours all end up selling out as well.</p>
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1243<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left" id="best-oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-tours">The Best <strong>Oaxaca Day of the Dead Tours</strong></h2>
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1247<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><noscript><img decoding="async" width="800" height="1000" src="https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_800,h_1000/https://traveltooaxaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-skeletons-decorations-downtown.jpg" alt="large oaxaca day of the dead decorations" class="wp-image-8879" srcset="https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_800/https://traveltooaxaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-skeletons-decorations-downtown.jpg 800w, https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_240/https://traveltooaxaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-skeletons-decorations-downtown-240x300.jpg 240w, https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_768/https://traveltooaxaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-skeletons-decorations-downtown-768x960.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20800%201000%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' decoding="async" width="800" height="1000" data-src="https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_800,h_1000/https://traveltooaxaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-skeletons-decorations-downtown.jpg" alt="large oaxaca day of the dead decorations" class="lazyload wp-image-8879" data-srcset="https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_800/https://traveltooaxaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-skeletons-decorations-downtown.jpg 800w, https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_240/https://traveltooaxaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-skeletons-decorations-downtown-240x300.jpg 240w, https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_768/https://traveltooaxaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-skeletons-decorations-downtown-768x960.jpg 768w" data-sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">You&#8217;ll see everything from street decorations to a comparsa (parade) when celebrating Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Mexico.</figcaption></figure>
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1255<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Looking for a group tour with local guides offering uniquely Oaxacan cultural experiences?</p>
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1259<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For an amazing trip itinerary that&#8217;s planned for you, <strong><a data-lasso-id="3430" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/recommends/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-multi-day-tour/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">
1259I recommend this 7 Day Oaxaca Day of the Dead Tour</a></strong> — which also affords you plenty of free time to experience Day of the Dead Mexico like a local.</p>
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1263<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you aren&#8217;t looking for a multi-day experience, here are some additional tours led by Oaxaca locals, so you&#8217;re in good hands.</p>
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1268<li><strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/recommends/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-the-oaxacan-way/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">Traditional Mexico Festival of the Dead in Oaxaca</a></strong></li>
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1276<li><strong><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Oaxaca-City/Celebrating-Day-of-the-Dead-in-Xoxocotlan-Tour/d50491-198517P40?pid=P00046377&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.viator.com/tours/Oaxaca-City/Celebrating-Day-of-the-Dead-in-Xoxocotlan-Tour/d50491-198517P40?pid=P00046377&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Celebrating Day of the Dead in Xoxocotlan</a></strong></li>
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1280<li><strong style="font-size: revert; color: var(--global-palette4); letter-spacing: 0.01em;"><strong><a href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/3JXOjr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">Prepare an Altar for the Day of the Dead</a></strong></strong></li>
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1291<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you want to find tours on your know, just know that a lot of Mexican tour companies don’t have websites.</p>
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1295<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This means that unless someone has recommended you a tour company by name, it’s not super easy to locate Oaxaca Dia de los Muertos tours online.</p>
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1301<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Facebook is usually a better place than Google to find local businesses and Mexican companies offering the best tours in Oaxaca City.</p>
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1305<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You&#8217;ll also want to check Facebook pages for up-to-date info about local businesses throughout the course of the week.</p>
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1311<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Since this festival also doesn&#8217;t have an official list of events posted online for you to research in advance, local tour guides are a game changer.</p>
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1315<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They will know best to show you where to find the best cemeteries, comparsas/muerteadas (boisterous parades with a live band), fireworks and festivities taking place.</p>
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1333<h2 class="rank-math-question ">What is Day of the Dead?</h2>
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1336<p>Day of the Dead is one of the most important holiday celebrations in Oaxaca, and one of the <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/mexican-traditions-mexico-holidays/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best Mexican holidays</a></strong>. </p>
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1356<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations throughout Mexico, not just in Oaxaca City.</p>
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1360<a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/day-of-the-dead-symbols-and-meanings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">symbolic holiday</a></strong>, the answer to <em>What is Dia de los Muertos?</em> is quite complex.</p>
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1366<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, the most important thing you need to know about Day of the Dead is that <strong>it is not Mexican Halloween</strong>.</p>
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1374<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On the contrary, Oaxaca Dia de Muertos is a celebration, one so grand even our deceased loved ones return to attend the party held in their honor.⁠</p>
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1380<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As this is a cultural celebration, booking a tour with a Oaxaca City local is the best way to truly appreciate all of Oaxaca’s celebrations.</p>
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1396<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Brief History of Dia de los Muertos</h2>
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1408<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The holiday’s origins date back to the Aztec celebration of the goddess <strong><a data-lasso-id="3443" href="https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mictecac%C3%ADhuatl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mictecacihuatl</a></strong>, their Queen of the Underworld.</p>
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1412<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Much like the current incarnation of Day of the Dead, the Aztec festival was a celebratory affair — as is the Mayan Day of the Dead festival called <strong><a href="https://traveltomerida.com/hanal-pixan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="3444">Hanal Pixan</a></strong>.</p>
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1422<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Its new dates coincided with what Christians called Allhallowtide, another multi-day holiday commemorating the deceased.</p>
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1426<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Allhallowtide took place on October 31-November 2. The first day, October 31, was known as All Saints Eve; November 1 was All Saints Day; and November 2 was All Souls Day.</p>
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1439<div id="faq-question-1689022942474" class="rank-math-list-item">
1440<h2 class="rank-math-question ">When is Day of the Dead celebrated?</h2>
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1443<p>Though it’s called &#8220;Day&#8221; of the Dead, the holiday takes place over two days each year, <strong>November 1-2</strong>.</p>
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1463<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The different days of this multi-day festival correspond to different spirits, which I will explain more about below.</p>
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1476<h2 class="rank-math-question ">What day is the Day of the Dead day?</h2>
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1479<p>Wondering, <em>What day is Day of the Dead in Mexico?</em> The actual Day of the Dead is <strong>November 2nd</strong>.</p>
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1487<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, let&#8217;s break it all down further, because this really is a multi-day celebration.</p>
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1495<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As the spirits of our departed are said to return each day at midnight, many celebrations take place at night — so you might see some sources say Day of the Dead is October 31-November 2.</p>
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1499<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, some celebrations start as early as October 28 in different parts of Oaxaca state.</p>
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1506<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Since the first day of the celebration starts on November 1, the spirits will return at midnight, which is basically the night of October 31.</p>
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1510<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Though this is technically the &#8220;eve&#8221; of Dia de Muertos, much like <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/christmas-in-mexico-traditions/" data-type="post" data-id="56442" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christmas</a></strong> Eve, many consider it a festival day.</p>
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1516<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As you might imagine with such an elaborate affair, the Oaxaca City preparations begin at least a week prior.</p>
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1520<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It&#8217;s really fun to see the city getting decorated with marigold flowers and watching the ofrendas (colorful altars) being constructed, and visiting the cemeteries during the day.</p>
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1530<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your Done-For-You Oaxaca Day of the Dead Itinerary</h2>
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1534<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left">Day 1: October 31st</h3>
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1538<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Skeletons4-DayOfTheDeadOaxaca.jpg" alt="oaxaca day of the dead decor" class="wp-image-14479"/></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' decoding="async" data-src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Skeletons4-DayOfTheDeadOaxaca.jpg" alt="oaxaca day of the dead decor" class="lazyload wp-image-14479"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People even celebrate departed pets during Dia de Muertos in Oaxaca Mexico.</figcaption></figure>
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1546<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wondering, <em>When does Day of the Dead start?</em> The first day is November 1 at midnight, which is why many say it starts on October 31.</p>
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1556<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What to expect</strong> on All Saint&#8217;s Eve</h4>
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1560<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Though not an official festival day, many families observe October 31st, the former All Saints’ Eve, by building elaborate ofrendas (altars) on the cemetery gravestone of their deceased loved one.</p>
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1564<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As the eve of the souls returning, these preparations must be ready for the spirits&#8217; arrival at midnight.</p>
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1570<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There&#8217;s a lot of energy in town, as people are ready to officially celebrate Dia de los Muertos after weeks of prep.</p>
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1587<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What to do</strong> in Oaxaca on October 31</h4>
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1591<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is a great day to simply walk around the city, especially Centro Historico (Downtown Oaxaca City) and the Zocalo near the Oaxaca Cathedral.</p>
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1600<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can pop into all the shops and art galleries to see all the elaborate altars and floral displays, but don&#8217;t forget to look down at the sand art on the ground.</p>
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1606<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At night, don&#8217;t miss the <strong><a data-lasso-id="3445" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead/#oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-tours" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Magna Comparsa</a></strong>, a main event in downtown.</p>
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1610<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Magna Comparsa means Grand Parade, and this is the first official parade to open the Day of the Dead holiday.</p>
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1614<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can also check out the local cemeteries, as they will be decorated by now.</p>
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1618<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In fact, the decorations are usually up by October 27th, or sometime around the end of October, but definitely a few days before October 31st.</p>
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1630<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left">November 1st: Day of the Little Angels</h3>
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1642<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What was formerly known as All Saints’ Day in the Catholic tradition, is present-day&nbsp;Día de los Angelitos&nbsp;(Day of the Little Angels).</p>
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1648<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This Day of the Little Angels on November 1 honors the children who have passed. Their spirits returned the night before, at midnight, but parties continue all day.</p>
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1652<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You may also see this day called the&nbsp;Día de los Inocentes, or Day of the Innocents.</p>
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1656<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, don’t confuse it with the Day of Holy Innocents&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/mexican-traditions-mexico-holidays/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mexican holiday</a></strong>, which is on December 28th, and often called Mexican April Fool&#8217;s Day.</p>
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1670<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Celebrations in cemeteries, as well as comparsas (theatrical parades), ofrendas (altars) in the streets and other city-wide festivities.</p>
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1732<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Formerly known as All Souls’ Day, November 2nd is the actual Day of the Dead day.</p>
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1736<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On this day, family members and loved ones celebrate the adults in their life who no longer walk the Earth.</p>
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1740<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The spirits of all adults returned the night before, at midnight, but parties will continue all day.</p>
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1752<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What to expect</strong> on All Soul&#8217;s Day</h4>
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1756<p class="wp-block-paragraph">More celebrations in cemeteries, as well as comparsas (parades), ofrendas (altars) in the streets and other festivities.</p>
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1760<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If Day of the Dead Oaxaca is starting to sound like one giant party, it is — but November 2 is often the most low-key day of the holiday.</p>
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1770<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What to do</strong> in oaxaca on November 2</h4>
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1774<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If there was any place you wanted to see in town, like a shop, <strong><a data-lasso-id="3449" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-restaurants-in-oaxaca-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">restaurant</a></strong>, cafe or art gallery, you&#8217;ll want to head there early.</p>
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1794<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Arriving Early, or Staying After the Festival</h3>
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1806<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Extending your Oaxaca trip? As Oaxaca Day of the Dead is a two-day festival, many will arrive early, or stay after.</p>
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1810<p class="wp-block-paragraph">💁‍♀️ Here&#8217;s one of my best Oaxaca travel tips: Head to the <strong><a data-lasso-id="3451" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-beaches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best Oaxaca beaches</a></strong>, like <strong><a data-lasso-id="3452" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-puerto-escondido-beaches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Puerto Escondido</a></strong>,<strong> </strong>Zipolite, <strong><a data-lasso-id="3453" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/huatulco-mexico-travel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Huatulco</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/mazunte-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mazunte</a></strong>, after the festival to decompress.</p>
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1821<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can enjoy a mezcal tasting or one of these <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-mezcal-tours/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">best Oaxaca mezcal tours</a></strong>, visit <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-monte-alban-tours-in-oaxaca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Monte Alban Ruins</a></strong> archeological site, and more.</p>
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1825<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In fact, there are unique <strong><a data-lasso-id="3455" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-places-to-visit-in-oaxaca-mexico" target="_blank" rel="noopener">places to visit in Oaxaca</a></strong> all over the state and great <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-day-trips-from-oaxaca-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">day trips from Oaxaca</a></strong>.</p>
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1829<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These include the surrounding areas of <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/hierve-el-agua-oaxaca-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hierve el Agua</a></strong> (the famous Oaxaca waterfalls), San Felipe del Agua, and <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/mitla-oaxaca-travel/" data-type="post" data-id="8066">San Pablo Villa de Mitla</a></strong>.</p>
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1833<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is one of the <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-pueblos-magicos/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oaxaca pueblos magicos</a></strong>, or Mexico magic towns, famed for their indigenous culture.</p>
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1844<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Visiting Mexico City</h4>
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1856<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you have the time for a long journey, you&#8217;re also only a one hour flight from Mexico City.</p>
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1860<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the largest city on the continent, and a good place to really get to know Mexico.</p>
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1956<p class="wp-block-paragraph">🛑 <strong>Don&#8217;t:</strong> On that note, don&#8217;t wear American-style elaborate costumes — especially not the &#8220;sexy&#8221; variety you see on <strong><a data-lasso-id="3467" href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/andyneuenschwander/the-worst-sexy-halloween-costumes-of-all-time-ranked" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buzzfeed</a></strong> lists.</p>
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1972<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Dress for Day of the Dead</h2>
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1976<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Wondering what to wear for Day of the Dead in Oaxaca? As mentioned, this is not a time for the &#8220;sexy costumes&#8221; that are popular in the United States.</p>
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1980<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, since it&#8217;s Dia de Muertos, you&#8217;ll want to pack a special dress to enjoy the nighttime festivities — <strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mexican+dresses&amp;crid=Y6N8URJ4ES7E&amp;sprefix=mexican+dresses%2Caps%2C196&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=travelmexicos-20&amp;linkId=96c858afc5ad07a55493d9c4501b9275&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">like these Mexican-style dresses</a></strong>.</p>
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1990<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Costumes are the norm for locals, and many do go all out, with traditional Oaxacan garments and face painting.</p>
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2004<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You, however, will want to pack a <a data-lasso-id="3470" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M31HY3S/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=travelmexicos-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01M31HY3S&amp;linkId=ec9d6b8481f4cf8c547b19b882bb5a21" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>good makeup remover</strong></a> to get it off at the end of the night. This should be one of your Day of the Dead essentials!</p>
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2040<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oct. 31 is the date many families begin to decorate gravestones in the cemetery. If possible, try to be in Oaxaca City to see this, especially if you&#8217;re into <a data-lasso-id="3472" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/best-solo-travel-photography-tips/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>travel photography</strong></a>.</p>
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2044<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The biggest of Oaxaca City’s cemetery celebrations takes place at the <strong>Panteon General</strong> (AKA San Miguel Cemetery).</p>
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2050<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’re venturing outside of Oaxaca City, head to the <strong>Panteon Viejo </strong>and<strong> Panteon Nuevo</strong> in Xoxocotlan, and the <strong>Panteon San Agustin Etla</strong> in San Agustin Etla.</p>
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2054<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both towns are known for lively celebrations, though you&#8217;ll want to have a guided tour booked, or transportation in place before going.</p>
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2064<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can also check out the nearby towns of <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/recommends/oaxaca-art-towns-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">San Bartolo Coyotepec and Teotitlan del Valle</a></strong>.</p>
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2080<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left">2. Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls</h3>
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2084<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SugarSkull1-DayOfTheDeadOaxaca.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-14488"/></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' decoding="async" data-src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SugarSkull1-DayOfTheDeadOaxaca.jpg" alt="" class="lazyload wp-image-14488"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">No Oaxaca festivals for Day of the Dead are complete without colorful sugar skulls.</figcaption></figure>
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2096<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ironically enough, these confectionery treats don’t really have Mexican (or even pre-Hispanic) roots, and come from Europe.</p>
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2102<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Italian Catholic missionaries brought sugar art to Mexico in the 1600s.</p>
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2117<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Small sugar skulls vs large sugar skulls</h4>
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2121<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During Día de Muertos, sugar skulls will be made in two sizes — large and small. The small, bite-sized sugar skulls can be eaten, but the large usually aren&#8217;t.</p>
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2125<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You&#8217;ll often see the large ones used for an in-home ofrenda as a family altar decoration. They can also be taken home with you, and make for one of the best Oaxaca souvenirs.</p>
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2133<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These larger sugar skulls represent a departed person, and that person’s name is written on the forehead of the skull.</p>
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2176<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Throughout Mexico, marigolds are often called flor de los muertos (flower of the dead) because of their close associations with <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/day-of-the-dead-in-mexico/" data-type="post" data-id="60647" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Day of the Dead</a></strong>.</p>
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2180<p class="wp-block-paragraph">According to Aztecs beliefs, the flower’s bright color and strong scent served a sensory guide for the spirits.</p>
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2190<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nowadays, no Day of the Dead ofrenda (altar) is complete without some cempasuchil flowers on it.</p>
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2199<p class="wp-block-paragraph">🌮🍺 Discover the best Oaxaca restaurants! Head here to get a <strong><a data-lasso-id="3474" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/traveling-to-oaxaca-travel-guide/#best-restaurants-in-oaxaca-city-mexico" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FREE Oaxaca Map</a></strong> with 33 places pinned so you can easily find all the <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/restaurante-alfonsina-oaxaca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">top restaurants</a></strong>, street food stands and <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-mezcal-tours/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oaxaca mezcal</a> </strong>bars.</p>
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2216<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LaCatrina2-DayOfTheDeadOaxaca.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-14455"/></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' decoding="async" data-src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LaCatrina2-DayOfTheDeadOaxaca.jpg" alt="" class="lazyload wp-image-14455"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">No Day of the Dead celebration Mexico has is complete without La Catrina.</figcaption></figure>
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2230<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This elegant skeletal lady, who everyone paints their faces to look like, was born in 1910 when Mexican printmaker/illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada first drew her.</p>
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2234<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He named this figure, <strong><a data-lasso-id="3475" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/mexican-tattoos-for-women/#la-catrina-tattoos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Calavera Garbancera</a></strong> (The Elegant Skull), and she was drawn as satirical social commentary.</p>
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2240<p class="wp-block-paragraph">His dapper woman with her fancy feathered-hat was a critique of Mexican society at the time, when many Mexicans were aspiring to dress and act more European.</p>
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2244<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Posada saw this as a snub to the more humble, and traditional style of Mexican dress.</p>
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2248<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He created his Calavera Garbancera character as a skeleton who would serve as a reminder that we all eventually die one day — whether we&#8217;re wearing fancy clothing or not.</p>
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2260<h4 class="wp-block-heading">History of La Catrina, Day of the Dead Icon</h4>
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2264<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sueno_de_una_tarde_dominical_en_la_Alameda_Central_Dream_of_a_Sunday_Afternoon_in_the_Alameda_Central.jpg" alt="mural painting by diego rivera of festive scene in a park with about 50 people" class="wp-image-14063"/></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' decoding="async" data-src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sueno_de_una_tarde_dominical_en_la_Alameda_Central_Dream_of_a_Sunday_Afternoon_in_the_Alameda_Central.jpg" alt="mural painting by diego rivera of festive scene in a park with about 50 people" class="lazyload wp-image-14063"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Diego Rivera&#8217;s painting, with La Catrina in the dead center — pun intended 💀 (Photo: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-lasso-id="3476">WikiMedia</a>)</figcaption></figure>
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2272<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La Catrina&#8217;s transition into the official grand dame of Day of the Dead came after Mexican artist Diego Rivera (Frida&#8217;s husband) painted her with a full-body and Victorian dress.</p>
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2276<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Using a similar face, he took Posada&#8217;
2276s La Calavera Garbancera and created who would become known as La Catrina.</p>
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2282<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rivera’s 50-foot-long (15 m) painting, <em>Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central</em> (Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park), is the first-ever depiction of La Catrina.</p>
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2286<p class="wp-block-paragraph">She is placed in the dead center of the painting (pun intended), with Rivera painted as a boy by her side. Behind them, you&#8217;ll see <strong><a data-lasso-id="3477" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/best-books-on-mexico/#frida-a-biography-of-frida-kahlo-by-hayden-herrera" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frida Kahlo</a></strong> and other famous Mexicans.</p>
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2290<p class="wp-block-paragraph">🎨 <strong>Want to see the painting in real life?</strong> You&#8217;ll need to head to <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/downtown-mexico-city-historic-center/" data-type="post" data-id="17731" data-lasso-id="3478" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Downtown Mexico City</a></strong>, to the Diego Rivera Mural Museum, one of the <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/best-museums-in-mexico-city/" data-type="post" data-id="45322" data-lasso-id="3479" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best museums in Mexico City</a></strong>.</p>
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2302<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. <strong><strong>Comparsas</strong> and Muerteadas (Day of the Dead Parades)</strong></h3>
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2306<figure class="aligncenter size-large"><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CostumeParade-DayOfTheDeadOaxaca.jpg" alt="woman with her face painted to look like a skeleton for oaxaca day of the dead festival in mexico" class="wp-image-14452"/></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' decoding="async" data-src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CostumeParade-DayOfTheDeadOaxaca.jpg" alt="woman with her face painted to look like a skeleton for oaxaca day of the dead festival in mexico" class="lazyload wp-image-14452"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Oaxaca City is an amazing place to celebrate Day of the Dead, especially to enjoy the parades.</figcaption></figure>
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2316<h4 class="rank-math-question ">What are the parades in Oaxaca called?</h4>
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2319<p>A parade in Oaxaca is called either compara or muerteada — and you’ll usually hear the comparsa long before you see it coming.</p>
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2327<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is great because it gives you time to find it, and then join in with the procession as it passes through the streets</p>
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2333<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During the comparsas or muerteadas, multi-instrument groups of costumed musicians join together to play festive Zapotec (native Oaxacan) music in the streets.</p>
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2337<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Anyone can join in at any part along the route, and they are usually headed to a cemetery in Oaxaca City or to <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/things-to-do-in-downtown-oaxaca-mexico/" data-type="post" data-id="2522">Downtown Oaxaca City</a></strong>.</p>
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2343<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Grand Parade, or Magna Comparsa (as seen in this Day of the Dead YouTube <strong><a data-lasso-id="3480" href="https://youtu.be/wrg7fxdB0HI?t=142" target="_blank" rel="noopener">video</a></strong>
2343), is the one that opens the festival, and goes all over the city.</p>
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2347<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After it, there will be smaller comparsas, both day and night, and sometimes into the early morning hours around 1am (don&#8217;t forget <strong><a data-lasso-id="3481" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TCH6CVB/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=travelmexicos-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B08TCH6CVB&amp;linkId=70cc1bd60f82f5a3980c9c9056a8ad6e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">your ear plugs</a></strong>).</p>
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2359<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left">6. Ofrendas (Day of the Dead Altars)</h3>
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2363papel picado</strong></a>, which you&#8217;ll see at many Oaxaca festivals, not just Día de los Muertos.</figcaption></figure>
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2371<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Just walking the streets and alleyways of downtown Oaxaca City, you’ll see hundreds of ofrendas (altars).</p>
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2377<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They&#8217;re decorated with marigold flowers, candles, <a data-lasso-id="3483" href="https://www.amazon.com/Mynagold-Amae-Copal-Incense-Sticks/dp/B07NMP51J1?crid=3VY4DLZV822N4&amp;keywords=copal+incense&amp;qid=1654395806&amp;sprefix=copal+incense%2Caps%2C202&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=travelmexicos-20&amp;linkId=1510eeed6a9e4f2048d09a34f122c85e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>copal</strong> <strong>incense</strong></a> and <a data-lasso-id="3484" href="https://www.amazon.com/Mexican-Banners-Plastic-Different-Designs/dp/B07YFW4XMY?crid=2IG9SPXJIHB2H&amp;keywords=papel+picado&amp;qid=1654395856&amp;sprefix=papel+picado+%2Caps%2C144&amp;sr=8-3-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSkw2OFpMUDFJSFkyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDE5MTk4MjAzWEUwVUxTR1owNiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTE1NTI4MkVETE5LQldGUzdFSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=travelmexicos-20&amp;linkId=5897a2e4babe0ef6784878b815ff8f15&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>papel picado</strong></a> colorful paper flags.</p>
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2381<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You&#8217;ll also see photos of their loved ones, and whatever food and drink they&#8217;d want to consume on their arrival.</p>
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2385<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They say when the dead return they will be hungry and thirsty from the journey, so we have to prepare accordingly.</p>
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2398<h3 class="wp-block-heading">7. <strong>Day of the Dead Sand Tapestries</strong></h3>
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2402<figure class="aligncenter size-full"><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-colorful-sand-art.jpg" alt="sand art on the ground during day of the dead oaxaca" class="wp-image-58961"/></noscript><img src='data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%20210%20140%22%3E%3C/svg%3E' decoding="async" data-src="https://travelmexicosolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead-colorful-sand-art.jpg" alt="sand art on the ground during day of the dead oaxaca" class="lazyload wp-image-58961"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Day of the Dead sand art made with black beans, marigolds, flower petals and of course, sand.</figcaption></figure>
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2410<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In front of some ofrendas throughout Oaxaca City, you’ll find colorful and intricate tapetes de arena (sand tapestries).</p>
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2415<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’re very lucky, you’ll even see an artist making one. For this, you would need to arrive to Oaxaca City before the festival starts, around October 29th.</p>
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2421<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The tradition of sand art plays into the deeper meaning of Day of the Dead, that all things eventually blow away in the wind, or die.</p>
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2425<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For this reason, you&#8217;ll also see ground art made of other natural materials the wind can carry away, like marigold flower petals and even beans.</p>
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2429<p class="wp-block-paragraph">🌼 <strong>Oaxaca Travel Tip: </strong>Each year, a different neighborhood hosts the annual Sand Tapestry Competition, so make sure to find out where the this year&#8217;s will be.</p>
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2439<h3 class="wp-block-heading">8. <strong>Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead <strong>Bread</strong>)</strong></h3>
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2451<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pan de muerto (Bread of the dead) is a type of bread roll or pastry that’s traditionally only made from about mid-September to mid-November for Day of the Dead.</p>
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2457<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is most peoples&#8217; favorite food associated with the holiday, and the pan de muerto recipe and preparation can vary.</p>
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2461<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In Oaxaca, unlike many other places in the rest of Mexico, there&#8217;s a small candy face placed in the center of the bread. This is said to represent a departed soul.</p>
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2465<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, in many other parts of Mexico, the pan de muerto dough has a cross shape on the top of the roll, and it’s topped with sugar.</p>
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2475<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To sample some, head to a panaderia (bakery), or the local <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-markets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">markets in Oaxaca</a></strong>. You might also find Oaxaca pan de muerto for sale from a street vendor.</p>
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2479<p class="wp-block-paragraph">☕️ <strong>Oaxaca Travel Tip:</strong> Many indigenous people of Oaxaca enjoy their pan de muerto dipped in a cup of hot chocolate.</p>
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2483<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is also the best way to enjoy other <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-food-tours/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">local foods</a></strong>, especially pan dulce, or sweet bread.</p>
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2507<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/what-are-alebrijes-oaxaca-art/"><strong>Alebrijes</strong></a> (pronounced al-lay-bree-hays) aren&#8217;t officially a part of Day of the Dead, but they have made their way into the celebrations.</p>
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2535<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He made an artistic representation of his colorful spirit guide, and Oaxaca alebrijes were born.</p>
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2539<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Linares made them out of paper mache, but in Oaxaca, you&#8217;ll find them made of copal wood, and painted with bright colors.</p>
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2546<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Oaxaca pueblos of San Martín Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola are now known as the Alebrije Towns, as many other artisans in town have started making alebrijes.</p>
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2554<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You may be familiar with alebrijes from the movie <em><strong><a data-lasso-id="3487" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079QD8ZJ6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=travelmexicos-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B079QD8ZJ6&amp;linkId=742e6c393d00e461725a4a7a8a8173ae" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Coco</a></strong></em>. It has two alebrijes in it, <strong><a data-lasso-id="3488" href="https://www.amazon.com/Mattel-Disney-Pixar-Talking-Plush/dp/B0
25547Y95F7CN?keywords=dante+coco&amp;qid=1654218156&amp;sr=8-4&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=travelmexicos-20&amp;linkId=b7f99199464a3764143f111c60c4fccb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dante</a></strong> the dog, and <strong><a data-lasso-id="3489" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0769TZDGS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=travelmexicos-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B0769TZDGS&amp;linkId=96796ebf4f2866393338144d50b30ce5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pepita</a></strong>, a hybrid animal.</p>
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2583<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They are about 15-feet-tall (4.5 m), and a part of many celebrations in Central Mexico, especially <strong><a href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-festivals-in-oaxaca-mexico/">festivals in Oaxaca</a></strong> and weddings in <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/best-places-to-visit-in-mexico/#2-san-miguel-de-allende-guanajuato" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Miguel de Allende</a></strong>.</p>
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2611<h3 class="rank-math-question ">How do they celebrate Day of the Dead in Oaxaca?</h3>
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2614<p>You can expect large street parties, plenty of festive decorations all over town, La Catrina face painting, traditional dress and dancing, large altars in the streets (especially near downtown), and so much more.</p>
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2630<h3 class="rank-math-question ">Did Day of the Dead originate in Oaxaca?</h3>
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2633<p><strong>No </strong>— It is a holiday celebrated in others parts of Latin America, like Guatemala and Bolivia, not just Mexico. </p>
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2657<p>The holiday is two-days-long, and celebrated November 1-2. However, in Oaxaca City, festivities start to begin about 5 days prior.</p>
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2679<h3 class="rank-math-question ">Is Day of the Dead better in Oaxaca or Mexico City?</h3>
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2682<p>this answer would depend on who you ask, and on what kind of celebration you&#8217;re wanting to attend.</p>
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2691<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Mexico City Day of the Dead parade and celebration is large and lively — but the Oaxaca Day of the Dead festival is more of a cultural celebration.</p>
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2703<h3 class="rank-math-question "><strong>Is Oaxaca safe to travel to?</strong></h3>
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2706<p>Short answer: <strong>Yes</strong> — For the cast majority of visitors, Oaxaca is safe for travel.</p>
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2726<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Longer answer: Aside from drinking too much <strong><a data-lasso-id="3494" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-mezcal-from-oaxaca-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mezcal</a></strong>, you&#8217;re in little danger in Oaxaca.</p>
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2730<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In fact, Oaxaca is one of the <a data-lasso-id="3495" href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>safest states in Mexico</strong></a>. It is a great place to visit during Day of the Dead, and any time of year.</p>
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2734<p class="wp-block-paragraph">⚠️ If you&#8217;d like to do a deep dive into this topic, check out <strong><a data-lasso-id="3493" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/is-oaxaca-safe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Is Oaxaca Safe for Travelers Right Now?</a></strong> to get Oaxaca travel safety advice, Oaxaca travel tips and more.</p>
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2740<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oaxaca City is the country&#8217;s 67th largest city, with a population of about 275,000, but retains a humble pueblo (small town) vibe.</p>
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2744<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As no place on Earth is 100% safe, you’ll want to follow the same general travel safety tips you&#8217;d follow when traveling anywhere in the world.</p>
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2748<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You should also register for the <strong><a data-lasso-id="3496" href="https://step.state.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">STEP Program</a></strong> and put your mind at ease with <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/best-travel-insurance-for-mexico/" target="_blank" data-type="post" data-id="45621" rel="noreferrer noopener">travel insurance</a></strong>.</p>
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2760<h3 class="rank-math-question "><strong>Is Oaxaca safe for solo travelers?</strong></h3>
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2763<p>I attended Day of the Dead as a solo female traveler in Oaxaca, and felt very safe.</p>
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2789<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In an effort to add more solo female travel in Mexico voices to the conversation, check out Rebecca&#8217;s <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/solo-travel-mexico-destinations/#17-oaxaca-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">solo travel in Oaxaca</a></strong> story.</p>
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2793<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For a deep dive into the subject of Mexico travel safety, check out <a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/is-mexico-safe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Is Mexico Safe? 25 Tips to Stay Safe in Mexico</strong></a>.</p>
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2797<p class="wp-block-paragraph">🎧 <strong>Prefer podcasts?</strong> <strong><a data-lasso-id="3517" href="https://anchor.fm/dreamtodestination/episodes/40--Tips-for-safe-solo-travel-in-Mexico-esfr2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This Mexico podcast</a></strong> is full of tips for Mexico solo female travel safety, which you can use during Oaxaca solo travel and beyond.</p>
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2809<h3 class="rank-math-question "><strong>Do Americans need a visa for Mexico?</strong></h3>
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2812<p><strong>No</strong> — U.S., Canadian and most European and Asian passport holders don&#8217;t need a visa to travel to Mexico. </p>
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2826<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When you arrive in Mexico and go through Customs and Immigration, you’ll receive UP TO a 180-day (6 month) <strong><a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/tips-for-mexico-travel-tips/#8-dont-lose-your-fmm-card" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FMM tourist card</a></strong>.</p>
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2836<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You also have to give your FMM back to a Customs and Immigration officer at the airport when leaving Mexico.</p>
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2856<h3 class="rank-math-question ">What do I pack for Oaxaca?</h3>
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2859<p>For the most part, Oaxaca weather averages 80-90°F (26-32°C) during the day, and 60-70°Fs (15-21°C) at night. Oaxaca has a desert climate, so <strong>pack layers</strong>.</p>
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2867<a href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/recommends/water-to-go-bottle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">pack a Water-To-Go Bottle</a> </strong>to stay hydrated, <strong><a data-lasso-id="3521" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/best-sunscreen-for-mexico/" data-type="post" data-id="53059" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eco-friendly sunscreen</a></strong> to avoid sunburns.</p>
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2889<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Check out this <a data-lasso-id="3524" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/ultimate-packing-list-for-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ultimate Packing List for Mexico + FREE Checklist Download</strong></a> for more tips!</p>
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2899<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Packing for Day of the Dead in Oaxaca</h4>
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2903<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Since it&#8217;s Dia de Muertos, you might want to pack a special dress or outfit to enjoy the nighttime festivities — <strong><a data-lasso-id="3525" href="https://travelmexicosolo.com/oaxaca-day-of-the-dead/#how-to-dress-for-day-of-the-dead" target="_blank" rel="noopener">like these</a></strong>.</p>
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2917<h4 class="wp-block-heading">🧳 FREE Printable Packing List for Mexico</h4>
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2973<h3 class="rank-math-question ">Is Day of the Dead in Oaxaca worth It?</h3>
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2976<p>As it will take at least two flights, or a flight and a bus to get to Oaxaca City, you might be wondering if traveling to Oaxaca Day of the Dead is worth it. </p>
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2996<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The short answer is — <strong>YES it is most certainly worth it!</strong> Oaxaca, in a word, is magical. Oaxaca is the Mexico people imagine Mexico to be.</p>
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3002<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This state has it all:&nbsp;rich history, <a data-lasso-id="3530" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-oaxaca-beaches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>gorgeous</strong> <strong>beaches</strong></a>, colorful festivals, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, <strong><a data-lasso-id="3531" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-mezcal-from-oaxaca-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">locally-made Oaxaca mezcal</a></strong>, beautiful nature, colonial architecture, artisan communities — and of course,&nbsp;<a data-lasso-id="3532" href="https://traveltooaxaca.com/authentic-oaxaca-foods-drinks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Oaxaca food</strong></a>.</p>
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3028<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I have never met anyone who didn&#8217;t enjoy their Mexico Día de Muertos experience — <em>me included.</em></p>
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3032<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is a magical time to visit Mexico, but you have to plan ahead if you want to celebrate Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Mexico.</p>
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3046<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The only caveat for going to Oaxaca Day of the Dead is you have to <strong>plan in advance</strong>.</p>
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3050<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I aimed to make this the ultimate guide to the Oaxaca Día de Muertos celebrations,<em> I can&#8217;t stress this point enough.</em></p>
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3058<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you make sure to book everything in advance, you&#8217;re in for the trip of a lifetime</p>
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3062<p class="wp-block-paragraph">🌺💀🌺 Need more tips for Oaxaca Day of the Dead? Check out <strong><a data-lasso-id="3538" href="https://anchor.fm/dreamtodestination/episodes/16--Day-of-the-Dead-in-Oaxaca--Mexico-ek5knn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this Day of the Dead Mexico podcast</a> </strong>to learn even more about attending the Oaxaca Mexico celebration.</p>
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3198										<div class="site-footer-middle-section-3 site-footer-section footer-section-inner-items-1">
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3201		<section id="block-16" class="widget widget_block">
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3210	<option class="level-1" value="best-oaxaca-city-accommodations">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oaxaca City Accommodations</option>
3211	<option class="level-1" value="best-oaxaca-city-things-to-do">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oaxaca City Things to Do</option>
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3258	<div class="site-footer-row-container-inner">
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3264	<div class="footer-widget-area-inner site-info-inner">
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3267</div></div>	</div>
3268</div><!-- .site-info -->
3269					</div>
3270								</div>
3271		</div>
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