Native to Mexico, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is recognized as the ceremonial Day of the Dead flower—and is used to guide ...

The route from the land of the dead to San Andrés Mixquic, a little town just outside Mexico City, is lined with marigolds.

These five spots in Mexico host some of the best Day of the Dead celebrations and one of them is near AZ. Here's what to expect from each.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is more than a holiday — it’s a vibrant reflection of how Mexicans and many Latin Americans understand life and death. Its roots stretch back roughly 2,500 to 3 ...

Dia de los Muertos, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are marked Nov. 1 and 2. Here's what to know about them and how they ...

People around the world are celebrating the Day of the Dead, blending pre-Columbian rituals with the Roman Catholic observance of All Saint’s Day on Nov. 1 and All Soul’s Day on Nov. 2.

The mayor of the Uruapan municipality, in the western state of Michoacan, was gunned down Saturday night in front of dozens ...

It's an occasion to remember the dead through the actions of the living who cook, eat, drink, make music and decorate their ...

Over the course of Mexico’s history, Día de los Muertos has provided an intimate space of encounter between the living and the dead at home and at grave altars. Families prepare lavish offerings of ...

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, honors families’ ancestors and loved ones who have passed. The celebrations held Nov. 1-2 will draw more than 1.6 million tourists — an estimated 2% increase ...

Mexico City is the most popular Day of the Dead destination, but Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos are worth exploring too, and may be ...

As Mexican families prepare for Day of the Dead celebrations, altars are set up to welcome back loved ones under the belief ...