Morelia's Day of the Dead: A Purépecha Journey 💀🕯️
📍 Why Morelia? Authentic & less touristy than Mexico City’s celebrations Indigenous Purépecha traditions: Island cemeteries, handmade cempasúchil (marigold) arches UNESCO-listed colonial architecture as your backdrop 📅 Itinerary Snapshot 🚐 Night Tour Highlights (Booked via Booking.com) Tzintzuntzan: Moonlit cemetery vigils with thousands of candles Isla Pacanda: Boat ride to an island where graves are decorated with fruit Cuanajo: Woodcarvers’ village – watch calavera masks being made ⏳ Timing: Nov 1 (4PM) – Nov 2 (dawn) 🎒 Packing List Warm layers: Nights dip to 10°C (50°F) Waterproof boots: Muddy cemetery paths Local offerings: Buy pan de muerto (bread) & ceramic skulls en route 🚌 Mexico City ↔ Morelia ETN Premium Bus: Price: ~800 MXN ($40) one way Perks: Lie-flat seats, WiFi, departure from Observatorio station Book at: etn.com.mx 💡 Pro Tips Photography: Ask permission before shooting altars/graves Silent respect: No selfies at cemeteries after midnight Stay: Hotel de la Soledad (16th-century convent turned boutique hotel) #MoreliaDiaDeMuertos #PurepechaCulture #MexicoTraditions
