Reportage, guides and conversations from Oaxaca during Mexico's most luminous celebration.
July 1, 2026
Why Oaxaca
Oaxaca vs Mexico City for Day of the Dead
Mexico City's famous parade didn't exist until a Bond film inspired it in 2016. Here's why Oaxaca is the stronger choice for Day of the Dead, and when to go.
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June 30, 2026
Understand Day of the Dead
What Is Day of the Dead? Meaning, Origins and Traditions
Day of the Dead is not Mexican Halloween. Here is what the celebration means in Mexico, its Mesoamerican origins, and how Oaxaca honours its dead each year.