Mixquic: The town of the dead

San Andrés Mixquic

is one of the most popular neighborhoods among tourists during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City . This is one of the seven original peoples of the Tláhuac delegation , and one of the 21 Magical Neighborhoods of Mexico City .

Have you ever heard of 

Cempasúchil 

or the "flower of the Dead"?

During the Day of the Dead, Mixquic dresses up to celebrate: The pebble streets, houses, and graves are decorated to receive the souls of those who have passed as they visit us during the holiday .

Following tradition, illuminated paper stars, candles, and light-bulbs are placed to guide the dead on November 2 . Furthermore, the traditional Day of the Dead altars are decorated with cempasúchil flowers, food, the deceased’s favorite beverage, and several of their personal objects.

Have you ever heard of

,  the “Food of the Gods”?

Although the main celebration happens on November 2, the first day of the month is dedicated to receive the souls of children . And on October 28, it is thought that the souls of those who have died violently come to visit their loved ones .

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