We haven't published the Day of the Dead guide yet. In the meantime, the season's event calendar is below.
Events this season
Frequently asked questions about Day of the Dead in Chilapa de Álvarez 2027
With altars and offerings downtown, night walks and cultural activities at the city's museums. It is a neighbourhood celebration: the hillside colonias put up the biggest altars.
Yes. The long weekend at the end of October and start of November is one of the peaks of the year, so accommodation gets more expensive and sells out. Booking weeks ahead is not optional.
Yes, the weather is still beach weather: warm water and sun most of the day. The celebration activities are in the afternoon and evening, so you can easily split the plan in two.