Mexico's distinctive culture is something everyone should experience. Great food, vibrant, colourful imagery and a fascinating Mayan history all set in a tropical landscape that is begging to be explored. Mexico's most famous festival, The Day of the Dead commemorates the deceased in a fantastic spectacle of processions, parades and tributes to the dead. Explore the country through this unique festival and get inspired to visit Mexico.
Mexico is a fantastically colourful country
With a culture influenced by their Mayan past,
As well as their colonial history.
The landscape is stunning
With a sense of magical other-worldliness.
There is a sense of the macabre to Mexican culture however,
With the skeleton a common image.
At the end of October Mexico pays tribute to their deceased loved ones with the Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead festival.
Processions are held...
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And alters decorated in memory of the dead.
Image courtesy ofAngélica Portales.
Women paint their faces with skeleton-style make-up,
Image courtesy of Greg Willis.
And the streets are filled with people,
Image courtesy of Greg Willis.
As the calavera, or skull, takes centre stage.
Image courtesy of Kevin.
From a small...
To the big
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You can even get spooky skull sweets for the event
So soak up the colour of this great nation,
Image courtesy of Kevin.
And plan your trip to explore it!
Wondering what's the best way to explore Mexico?
Try a homestay for an authentic look at local life.
Homestays in Mexico
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