Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you book or buy something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places, experiences and services I have personally used or carefully vetted. If you’re planning to experience Día de los Muertos in Mexico City … Read more
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you book something through one of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places, experiences and services I have personally used or carefully vetted. Mexico City’s enormous Día de los Muertos celebrations are spectacular. I absolutely understand why … Read more
This realistic 5-day Day of the Dead Mexico City itinerary combines the biggest 2026 celebrations with Coyoacán, UNAM, Xochimilco and Mixquic, grouping each day by area so you spend more time experiencing Día de los Muertos and less time crossing the city.
Planning Day of the Dead in Mexico City in 2026? This guide goes beyond a list of dates to help you choose the celebrations worth your time, from the Gran Desfile and Catrina procession to La Llorona in Xochimilco, alebrijes, food festivals and meaningful ofrenda experiences.
Hotel Tiosh Abaj combines a peaceful lakefront setting, gardens, pool and traditional temazcal with easy access to the culture and traditions of Santiago Atitlán.
Tucked into pine forest outside Tecpán, El Espinero feels like a different country entirely. Here’s my honest take on staying at this working farm cabin.
Principito’s Universe near San Juan La Laguna offers private lakefront villas with kitchens, jacuzzis, gardens and easy access to one of Lake Atitlán’s most interesting towns.
Some places are beautiful, and some places make you stop in your tracks. During our two nights at Reserva Patrocinio, I walked through the forest at dawn with tears in my eyes, watched Santiaguito erupt beneath Santa María, searched for frogs and armadillos after dark, and ate breakfast surrounded by birds with volcanoes rising beyond the trees. It was one of the most magical nature stays I have experienced in Guatemala.
Disclosure: Our four-night stay at Orilla Casas en Ati was hosted by the property. As always, all opinions and recommendations are my own. This article also contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I knew Orilla Casas en Ati was going to be different almost as … Read more
Chuitinamit, also known as Chiya’, is a little-visited Tz’utujil Maya archaeological site across the bay from Santiago Atitlán. Reached only by boat and a 45-minute hike, it combines ancient stone carvings, archaeological remains and some of the most striking views on Lake Atitlán.
