Celebrating Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro

Night of the Dead (Noche de Muertos) is commonly celebrated the night of November 1, while Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is the day after.

Day of the Dead in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, México.

Day of the Dead in Pátzcuaro and in the Lake region is one of the most representative of Michoacan’s cultural expressions, when the indigenous Purépechas honor their dearly beloved with deep respect and solemnity.

Day of the Dead Celebrations in Pátzcuaro and the Lake Region,

This is a reunion with the deceased who return to visit their family, as they have for many years. At Hotel Mansión Iturbe, we invite you to participate in the celebration with the families of the deceased with all the respect they deserve.

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Each community celebrates this event with its own variations on the theme, following rules that have remained for generations.

Day of the Dead Celebrations in Pátzcuaro and the Lake Region

Among the spectra, we can find some communities that are more reserved, with a small altar in the homes, while others carry out big parties for those who died that year and are returning for the first time.

Day of the Dead Celebrations in Patzcuaro and the Lake Region

Other communities wait in the cemetery decorating the graves with bright orange marigolds, a cross, candles, etc. Offerings of fruit, vegetables, bread, sugar skulls are also made. In addition, colorful embroidered napkins are placed around, as is food that was the favorites of the deceased, as well as ceramics, and personal objects. Marigolds and candles show the way for the deceased to the offering. Water should also be offered, as the deceased come to the celebration, quite thirsty after their journey.

Day of the Dead in Pátzcuaro and the Lake Region

A significant variation between communities is the time that lapses. Some last all night, others early in the morning, or during the day.

Day of the Dead in Pátzcuaro and the Lake Region

Do a little research and assemble your personal route to participate in this celebration of Day of the Dead – a unique and unforgettable experience, an icon of Mexican traditions and an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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We invite you to check more post in our blog, you will find information about Pátzcuaro and its surroundings that we hope will be useful for your next trip to our colonial town in Mexico.

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