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El Día de los muertos in the greater Mexico City area
For someone already in Mexico City, but without enough time to embark on a tour around Michoacán, some fascinating typical celebrations can be observed in some smaller towns in the immediate the surroundings of the city. Tepozotlán and Mixquic, in particular are renowned for their colourful and complex ceremonies, which include food and flower offerings as well as an overnight weakening in the cemetery.
Both are easily accessible, either by car o public transportation, and make for a perfect daytrip outside the bustle of the city.
Tepozotlán is located 41 km from Mexico City on the federal highway to Querétaro in the State of Estado de Mexico. Tepozotlán is famous because of its National Museum of El Virreinato, which is installed in a building of the 17th century. The Churrigueresque-style Church houses valuable treasures of colonial art, including golden ornaments of the main altar. |
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| Mixquic is a little town to the south-east of Mexico City. It is known for its traditional celebration of the Día de los muertos. On November 2nd, people gather at the cemetery next to the town church to present traditional offerings of bread, food, water, salt. The celebration truly appeal to all senses, since the locals also bring yellow cempazúchil flowers, to the tombs, and burn incense and copal, a kind of wood with an incense-like fragrance. |
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The beautiful offerings in the cemetery are renowned all around Mexico, and so is the lively and warm atmosphere surrounding the wake at candlelight.
Find a more complete description of the celebration of the Día de los muertos in Mixquic on the following website:
http://www.mexconnect.com
Royal Pedregal Hotel
Only 10 miles away from Mixquic, the Royal Pedregal hotel is the finest location to be found in the Pedregal district, in the southern edge of Mexico City. Guests are greeted by an expansive lobby/atrium and public area, dominated by a spectacular multi-story sculpture, yet intimacy is to be found in the cozy seating areas throughout.
http://www.bestday.com.mx/ |
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