Mexico: A Candy-Colored Dream Inspired by 'Coco'
Mexico truly lives up to its candy-colored reputation, just like in the movie 'Coco'! Although 'Coco' was released seven years ago, the vibrant and emotional depiction of the Day of the Dead celebration remains unforgettable. 🇲🇽 In Mexico, 'death' is often seen as a beloved plaything, and the colorful 'Land of the Dead' portrayed in the movie is inspired by the real-life city of Guanajuato.
The 2024 Day of the Dead is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to visit Mexico❗️
🔎 Day of the Dead: Celebrated annually from October 31 to November 2, this festival honors deceased loved ones. 💀 People dress up as various skeleton characters, decorate altars with vibrant colors, fill the streets with marigolds, and let music echo through the night.
🔎 Guanajuato: The inspiration for the 'ghost town' in 'Coco,' Guanajuato is a lively city built on hills, filled with colorful architecture and rich cultural vibes. 🏠 In 1988, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and later recognized by National Geographic and BBC as one of the must-visit destinations in a lifetime.
During this festive celebration, people dance, drink tequila, and savor sweet sugar skulls. The lively activities will immerse you in the Mexicans' open-minded perspective on life and death. 💧
👇 Beyond the Day of the Dead, Mexico offers other must-see attractions:
- **Pipila Hill**: The best spot to enjoy a panoramic view of Guanajuato, where the city looks like a spilled palette of colors. 🎬 Capture scenes reminiscent of 'Coco' at sunset.
- **Morelia**: Founded in 1541, this city boasts over 200 buildings made of pink stone, blending medieval Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. 💖 Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, it’s also listed by Lonely Planet as Mexico's most beautiful city.
- **Teotihuacan**: Home to the Sun and Moon Pyramids, these ancient structures were built by Indigenous people to worship the sun and moon gods. ☀️🌙 Known as the 'City of Gods,' Teotihuacan is the largest religious and cultural center of ancient America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- **Chichen Itza**: Once the most prosperous city-state of the ancient Maya civilization, its name means 'At the mouth of the well of Itza.' 🕳️ Founded in the 5th century, it represents the pinnacle of Maya urban culture, with the Kukulkan Pyramid being its most iconic structure.
And while you're in Mexico, why not hop over to visa-free Cuba❓
With vintage cars, mojitos, and cigars, this small country exudes charm. Havana, the capital, is a colorful and retro-modern city. 🦞 Experience the Caribbean by catching lobsters yourself, making your vacation truly unforgettable.
Want to join the Day of the Dead parade? Explore the mysteries of Maya civilization? Cruise in a vintage car through vibrant Cuba? Leave a 💬 or send a 📩 to learn more about the best travel plans for 2024!