Hot Chocolate, Pan de Muerto & Day of the Dead Introduction
Begin your Day of the Dead experience with a cup of delicious hot chocolate and a piece of traditional Pan de Muerto in a cozy, authentic Mexican restaurant renowned for its wonderful flavors — especially its rich chocolate and freshly baked bread. While you enjoy these seasonal treats, your guide — an art historian, certified tour guide, and professor — will bring the story to life, using an iPad with carefully selected images and artworks to illustrate the origins, symbolism, and meanings behind this syncretic and deeply spiritual Mexican celebration, as well as the story of La Catrina, one of Mexico’s most iconic figures.

️ Visit Different Altars
Stroll through the colonial streets of San Ángel, visiting museums and shops that design and display new Day of the Dead altars every year — each one unique, creative, and full of symbolism.

Visit a Colorful Market
Explore the Mercado del Carmen, where you’ll discover the ingredients and materials traditionally used to create altars and prepare Day of the Dead foods. You’ll also have the chance to purchase items for your own altar.

Cocktail on a Terrace
Take a break between visits and enjoy a traditional cocktail on a beautiful terrace — included in the tour — while soaking in the lively atmosphere of this special time of year.

Be Part of a Real Mexican Día de Muertos Altar
Conclude your walk by placing an object — either something you purchased at the local market or brought from home — on the altar of the same restaurant where this experience began. By then, you’ll understand the deep symbolism of each element and the heartfelt importance this day holds in Mexican culture.
If you wish, you may bring a printed photo of a loved one (please avoid bringing the original, as it will stay on the altar) to place as a tribute and a loving remembrance.