How to Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico | A Guide to San Miguel

The Day of the Dead takes you to San Miguel de Allende, an art capital that's a 4-hour drive from Mexico City and 1.5 hours from Guanajuato. Compared to Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende is more refined, with every corner filled with artistic flair, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll. During the Day of the Dead, many exquisite shops have extravagant and beautiful festive decorations, which are perfect for photos! 🚗 Transportation: ETN Bus 📒 Itinerary Guide: Our plan was to arrive in San Miguel de Allende on October 31st, with November 1st being the Day of the Dead. We spent the morning strolling and taking photos, and in the afternoon, we went to the square early to get our makeup done by artists. You can buy headdresses in Mexico City in advance. The entire square is packed with people lining up for makeup, and there will be a small parade in the evening. If you visit San Miguel de Allende during the Day of the Dead, here are some tips on how to enjoy the festivities: ① Participate in the Day of the Dead makeup event in San Miguel de Allende ② Take photos with the various meticulously decorated doorways and windows ③ Get a picture with the pink cathedral; strolling through the town, you can capture the colorful streets and the church ④ Wander through the streets and alleys of San Miguel de Allende, where every street is lined with unique boutique shops #DayOfTheDead #MexicoTravel #DayOfTheDeadParade