The Zócalo Day of the Dead offering can now be visited at CDMX. This is one of the many free activities you can put on your agenda for this celebration. If you plan to see the live Day of the Dead Parade This will be the final point of the tour, so you will be able to see the 32 offerings that this year decorate the most important square in Mexico.
I’ll tell you all the details about the one also called Zócalo 2023 Day of the Dead megaoffering so that you are encouraged to visit it.
Dates to visit the Zócalo offering
The offering It was inaugurated on October 28, 2022 and you can visit it until November 2 in this square
Zócalo offering times
The offering will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
What is the Zócalo offering like?
On this occasion you will be able to see 32 altars, each dedicated to a state of the Mexican Republic. These are surrounded by several Catrinas who wear typical costumes from different regions of the country.
In these altars you will be able to learn how this tradition is celebrated in different parts of Mexico: the most representative are those of Michoacán and Oaxaca.
Prepare your camera because one of the new features is two Catrinas —character of José Guadalupe Posada— 12-meter monumental monuments that are located in front of the National Palace.
Does it cost anything to visit the Zócalo offering?
No, admission is free and no reservations are required, or anything like that.
I recommend that you be patient because there are many people visiting the offerings.
Day of the Dead lighting in the Zócalo
In addition to the offering, something new this year is that a small Day of the Dead lighting to celebrate this date. This has been lighting up at night since October 28, 2022.
Before you go check what to do on the Day of the Dead in CDMX.
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