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Day of the Dead · Traditional Festivals & Ceremonies

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Day of the Dead · Traditional Festivals & Ceremonies

A UNESCO Intangible Heritage festival celebrating death with vibrant ceremonies. Includes Oaxaca parades, Patzcuaro lake ceremonies, cemetery vigils, traditional ofrendas (altars), and face painting representing skulls. Offers a deeply spiritual and colorful cultural immersion.

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A UNESCO Intangible Heritage festival celebrating death with vibrant ceremonies. Includes Oaxaca parades, Patzcuaro lake ceremonies, cemetery vigils, traditional ofrendas (altars), and face painting representing skulls. Offers a deeply spiritual and colorful cultural immersion.

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Best season: Autumn
Difficulty: 4
Region: Mexico, Oaxaca and Pátzcuaro

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