The «food of the souls» is one of the most entrenched traditions of the Mayan culture.Fito Pardo / Getty Images
Festival of Offerings and Floral Arrangements of the Historic Center
One of the places in CDMX to see the best Dead altarsIt is the historic center. This year there will be a harmony so that stores of stores, restaurants, hotels, museums, etc., can participate in the exhibition and place their altar or floral arrangements in their business.
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Since this year 100 years of muralism are celebrated in Mexico, UNAM will put an offering in honor of the movement in Plaza 23 de Mayo and Santo Domingo. It will be available on November 1 and 2 from 10 in the morning to 9 at night. In addition, it will be accompanied by workshops, contests and other activities of Day of the dead.
Coyoacán Historic Center
One of the most traditional places to see the best altars of dead on CDMX is The Historic Center of Coyoacánwhich is filled with flowers, chopped paper, caveritas and offerings to delight visitors. During November 1 and 2, this place receives thousands of visitors who, in addition to appreciating and taking a picture of the offerings, enjoy typical cravings of this date in a family environment.
Prim public project
In this multidisciplinary space there will be an offering made by the Study of Botanical Design Plant and Mezcal Unión, which will feature the basic elements of the traditional offering and will soon reveal the details to know it in general Prim.
The levels of the altars of the dead usually represent the sky, the earth and the underworld.Gabriel Perez / Getty images.
Palace of Fine Arts
Located in the historic center of the city, the Palace of Fine Arts It is one of the places to appreciate altars of dead in CDMX. Every year, altars are placed within this enclosure, dedicated to outstanding characters in the country. For example, in 2019 the altar was dedicated to the historian and anthropologist Miguel León-Portilla.
Franz Mayer Museum
Located in the historic center as well, the Franz Mayer Museum It is one of the places where you can see dead altars. The theme of these It depends on the exhibitions of the museum, Like when an orchid altar was placed, in tune with the sample «Autumn orchids.»
Dolores Olmedo Museum
One of the most anticipated offerings of Day of the dead It is that of this enclosure dedicated to actors, directors, cameramen, etc., that is, to the cinema in general. In addition, it has a space dedicated to Diego Rivera already to Frida Kahlo, since the museum protects her works jealously.