These hotels and resorts offer ways for visitors to experience the beloved holiday in a respectful, festive way, while gaining a deeper understanding of the traditions.

Curious about the best Day of the Dead foods and drinks in Mexico (and beyond)? The article showcases the 16 must-try Dia de los Muertos foods.

Hop on a boat and head to Catalina for a Day of the Dead celebration that will include music by Mariachi Las Catrinas and Sin Frontera, a puppet show, an art contest, tequila tasting, local food vendors and a raffle for a Barbie Día de Muertos doll.

From live music to honoring Mexican culture, the District Wharf is gearing up to celebrate Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2. Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives.

The Willoughby Arts Collaborative is sponsoring a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event in collaboration with Stella’s Art Gallery, Willoughby Historical Society and Willoughby Public

Skulls and skeletons are popping up in stores around Chicago, but they’re not your typical Halloween fare. Look closely and you’ll see them paired with colorful flowers, dressed as bride and groom, or made from sugar with intricate designs.

It may sound like a solemn affair, but the Day of the Dead – which blends indigenous and Catholic ritual – is a convivial celebration that allows Mexicans to reconnect with deceased loved ones.

Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween.” The declaration is increasingly repeated by non-Latinos too. Drawing a clear line between the two holidays is a rhetorical strategy to protect Day of the Dead’s integrity as Mexican cultural heritage and separate it from American popular culture.