The time of the year when we remember the people who are no longer with us has arrived, and we welcome them with their favorite dishes, candies, photographs and cempasúchil (marigolds)! These markets will be a great help to buy Day of the Dead decorations, flowers and all the things you need to set up the ofrenda. Don’t waste any more time and take a walk through these places. 🕯️
1. Honeysuckle Market
During the Day of the Dead season, Xochimilco is one of the most visited areas. Not only are there allusive experiences, but you can also buy great decorations. Especially cempasúchil, one of the infallible elements in the altar. This market has different species; in bouquets or pots, and is also very kind with prices! 🏵️
🕛 Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
📍 Madreselva 15BIS, Xaltocan, Xochimilco
2. La Merced
Needless to say, there’s everything here: from flowers, candles and papel picado to fruit. If you’re looking for sweets for your ofrenda, this is one of the must-visit options, with an infinite number of them! You will find both seasonal and more traditional ones. The chocolate skulls are not missing.
📅Monday to Sunday.
🕛5:30 a 18:00.
📍Circunvalación, La Merced, Venustiano Carranza.
3. Jamaica Market
The market is focused on selling flowers; however, you will also find other things. For example, at this time of the year they sell Day of the Dead ornaments, figures and even papel picado. You’ll find everything you need for your ofrenda to be well decorated.
Monday to Sunday.
📍Guillermo Prieto 45, Jamaica, Venustiano Carranza.
4. Central de Abastos
When we talk about where to buy things for the ofrenda in CDMX you can’t miss Central de Abastos, especially because every year a pilgrimage is installed in which they sell mainly cempasúchil flowers, pumpkin and sweet potato, ingredients that can’t be missing in the Day of the Dead ofrendas.
📅Monday to Sunday.
📍Canal de Río Churubusco s/n, colonia Central de Abastos, alcaldía Iztapalapa.
5. Cuajimalpa Market
From mid-October until the end of the Day of the Dead season, a pilgrimage takes place in the esplanade of this market. They sell sugar, chocolate and amaranth skulls, candles, papel picado, decorations and even costumes. there’s everything!
📅Monday to Sunday.
🕛9:00 a 18:00.
📍Veracruz 40, colonia Cuajimalpa, alcaldía Cuajimalpa.
6. Martínez de la Torre Market
One of the most beloved markets in the CDMX is the Martínez de la Torre in the Guerrero neighborhood. Not only does it offer a delicious gastronomic offer, but on the Day of the Dead you can also find supplies to set up your ofrenda. Yes, from calaveritas and cempasúchil flowers, to decorative fabrics, ornaments and real and artificial candles.
📅Monday to Sunday.
🕛8:00 a 18:00.
📍Eje 1 Norte s/n, Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc.