The cempasúchil fields are in bloom and that only means one thing: Day of the Dead has arrived in Xochimilco! Here is a list of activities, events and tours that will make you enjoy this season to the fullest. Find your warmest outfit and organize your agenda as soon as possible. 🕯️
1. Return to Mictlán
A theatrical show with live music, dance, special effects and many more surprises.
The staging is a representation of different legends such as El charro negro, El Nahual and La muerta del medallón, just to mention a few. To get to the event area, you will travel by trajinera and even eat coffee with bread (the tour and food are included in your ticket). 😱
📅 October 25, 26, 27, 31 November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9
🕛 19:00. November 1, 2 and 9 19:00 and 21:30
🎟️ $500 at the box office. $300 for performances on October 18, 19 and 20 (19:00). Children under 13 years old $250
📍 Embarcadero Belém at 2a Cerrada de Violeta 72 Bo. Santa Crucita, Xochimilco (Trajineras Xochiquetzalli)
2. Night of Legends
Have you ever thought about touring the canals of Xochimilco at night? Well, in this experience you can do it, as long as you resist fear. On board a trajinera, creepy creatures will tell you about Mexican legends.
You will make a first stop at a selfie spot with illuminated skulls. Then, you will arrive at the dreaded Isla de las Muñecas where you will discover the darkest secrets of this place. 😰
📅 October 25, 26, 30 and 31, and November 1, 2, 8 and 9.
🕛 19:00
🎟️ $550 adults and $400 children under 6 years old.
📍 Embarcadero de Caltongo at Av. Nuevo León 113, Caltongo, Xochimilco
3. Kayak tours
It’s time to visit the marigold fields! And what better way to do it than aboard a kayak. Yes, you can have a tour through the canals of Xochimilco to get to the fields; photo time is included! 🏵️
📅 Available dates
🕛 Various times starting at 8:50 a.m.
🎟️ $250 per person
📍 Schedule via social media
4. La Llorona in Cuemanco
This is one of the most acclaimed Day of the Dead shows in Xochimilco. The legend of La Llorona has terrified visitors for more than 30 years. This show has a lot of actors, lights and scenography that represent the pre-Hispanic history; you will see dancing, singing and much more. 👻
📅 Starting October 4.
🕛 Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Online sales
📍 Embarcadero de Cuemanco on Boulevard Adolfo Ruíz Cortinez, Cuemanco, Xochimilco
5. Horror Camp
Noctambulante will take place in Chinampa de la Llorona. It is a camp where you will watch horror movies during one night. There will be different projection areas, as well as bonfires to roast bonbons and, of course, screams of fear everywhere. 📽️ This activity in Xochimilco is perfect to kick off the Day of the Dead season!
📅 October 19
🕛 19:00 to 10:00 on October 20
🎟️ From $480
📍 Chinampero Ecotourism Park Michmani