How does Latin America celebrate Dia de Los Muertos?

The festival was historically celebrated by indigenous cultures in the summer but after Spanish rule, the date was pushed to coincide with the Christian holiday, All Saint's Day, at the beginning of November. read more

Learn about 7 Latin countries that celebrate it. Dia de los Muertos originated in Mexico 3,000 years ago, kept mostly in the Central and Southern regions. Learn about 7 Latin countries that celebrate it. read more

El Día de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is celebrated in many Latin American countries where the dead are honored and remembered in a positive way. Celebrated in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints Day on November 1st and All Soul’s Day on November 2, celebrations vary from one country and region to another and can be traced back to the indigenous cultures. read more

Nicaragua: El Dia de los Muertos in Nicaragua is by far the most “extreme" of all the celebrations, as people go and camp in the mausoleums to be closer to their departed ones. Colombia: Colombia does not officially celebrate this day. read more

Dia de los Muertos originated in Mexico 3,000 years ago, kept mostly in the Central and Southern regions. Learn about 7 Latin countries that celebrate it. Dia de los Muertos originated in Mexico 3,000 years ago, kept mostly in the Central and Southern regions. read more