Dia de muertos en Merida

Información

Know more about one of the most popular and representative festivities of Mexico: Day of the Dead. The origin of this festivity comes from a cultural mix of indigenous and Span- ish, from which emerge rites and ceremonies to remember and commemorate those who have died.

On this tour you will know more about how the city of Merida celebrates this date. We begin with a city tour through Merida, where you will have free time (two hours) to eat and take a walking tour. we will visit the traditional offerings in Merida Dowtown to learn more about the Day of the Dead ritual, as well as the objects and symbols that are part of this popular cult.

Later, you will visit the municipal cemetery of Merida, which has almost 200 years of history and has granite or stone buildings with neoclassical, Greek, Gothic and others styles. Merida Cemetery was established following a decree of King Charles III, be- cause until the eighteenth century the people of this community resorted to the churches to bury their dead. It was in 1821 when the cementery was opened. Today the place has many sculptures of angels and materials brought from Europe.

We will be back to the meeting point at 2:30 a.m. Live this experience full of ancient Mexican tradition.

Meeting/pick-up point: Lobby hotel.
Start/opening time: At 11am.
End/closing time: At 12am. Drop off time at 2.30am
Languages: English and Spanish