Enjoy the Paseo de las Ánimas and don’t miss any event.
This is the activity program:
Oct 24
20:00
Festival of the Souls (Festival de las Ánimas)
OPENING EVENT
Description:
Tribute to those who have left their mark in Mérida.
Centro Cultural Olimpo (Calle 61 por 60 y 62) Centro
Oct 24
20:00
Photographic Exhibition:
U K’iinil Finados (The Day of the Dead)
Description:
Photographic exhibition about the traditions of Yucatecan society on the Day of the Dead by local artist Alejandro Poot Molina.
Centro Cultural Olimpo (Calle 61 por 60 y 62) Centro
Oct 24
18:00 and 20:00
Guided tour of the General Cemetery (English/Spanish)
GUIDED VISIT
Description:
Cultural tour of the mausoleums, in which you will learn the history of the deceased, the various anecdotes and legends that are told about the Merida pantheon (groups of 50 people per schedule).
Cementerio General (Calle 95 por 66) Centro
Oct 25
20:00
Cultural Tour of the Cemetery
Description:
Cultural tour of the mausoleums, in which you will learn the history of the deceased, the various anecdotes and legends told about the Merida pantheon (open to the public)
Cementerio General (Calle 95 por 66) Centro
Oct 25
20:00
Roll with the Souls and Cicloturixes
Description:
Ride your bike through the streets in your costume! Join hundreds of cyclists in the Historic Center so that we promote the use of bicycles.
Plaza Grande (Downtown Merida)
Oct 26
18:00 and 20:00
Guided tour of the general cemetery (English/Spanish)
Description:
Cultural tour of the mausoleums, in which you will learn the history of the deceased, the various anecdotes and legends that are told about the Merida pantheon (groups of 50 people per schedule).
Cementerio General (Calle 95 por 66) Centro
Oct 26
20:00
Musical show: Coco
Description:
Broadway-style musical theater show full of magic and color.
Explanada del Mercado San Roque Calle 54 x 139, col. San José Tecoh, Mérida, Yuc.
Oct 27
18:00
Paseo de las Animas
Description:
Traditions unite us! Let’s celebrate the arrival of the souls to the world of the living, in this representation of the departure and procession from the Mayan worldview, accompanied by a display of altars and artistic events.
Cementerio General, Ermita & San Juan
Oct 28
10:00 – 18:00
Honey Fair
Description:
Sale and exhibition of bee products such as honey and its derivatives directly from the producers of the police stations of the municipality of Mérida.
Plaza Grande (Downtown Merida)
Oct 28
18:00 and 20:00
Guided tour of the general cemetery (English/Spanish)
Description:
Cultural tour of the mausoleums, in which you will learn the history of the deceased, the various anecdotes and legends that are told about the Merida pantheon (groups of 50 people per schedule).
Cementerio General (Calle 95 por 66) Centro
Oct 28
19:30
Pok Ta Pok (DISPLAY GAME)
Description:
Representation of the ancient Mayan ball game where two teams of warriors characterized by death faced each other.
Remate del Paseo de Montejo (Calle 47 and Paseo de Montejo)
Oct 28
20:00
Catrinas Parade
Description:
Come see the catrinas parade! The catrinas invade Paseo de Montejo in a parade to integrate and share the traditions of other states of the Mexican Republic.
Paseo de Montejo
Oct 28
20:00
Catrinas Night
Description:
Different Mexican artistic tendencies expressed through dances performed by artists characterized as catrinas.
Remate del Paseo de Montejo (Calle 47 and Paseo de Montejo)
Oct 29
08:00 – 12:00
Souls’ Biciruta (Biciruta de las Ánimas)
Description:
Exhaltation of the Yucatecan traditions within the framework of Hanal Pixán, promoting sports and the use of bicycles in public spaces.
Paseo de Montejo – Ermita
Oct 29
08:00 – 20:00
Mucbipollo Fair
Description:
6a. Edition of the exhibition and sale of mucbipollos framed with regional artistic events.
Parque de San Sebastián Calle 72 por 75 y 77 Centro
Oct 29
09:00 – 21:00
Visit to the Monumental Altar
Description:
Altar dedicated to our faithful deceased, 16 meters. by 4 meters high. Explanation in Spanish, Mayan and English.
Plaza Grande (Downtown Merida)
Oct 29
17:00 – 22:00
Pixan Pee´k
Description:
Let’s promote respect, adoption and care for animals! Participate with your furry friend in the costume contest and dog training demonstration.
Parque de la Alemán (Calle 21 & 24) Col. Alemán – Mérida, Yuc.
Oct 29
20:00
Circus: Legends of the Mayab
Description:
Contemporary circus that transports us to a world of imaginary characters of the Maya culture.
Remate del Paseo de Montejo (Calle 47 and Paseo de Montejo)
Oct 29
18:00 and 20:00
Guided tour of the general cemetery (English/Spanish)
Description:
Cultural tour of the mausoleums, in which you will learn the history of the deceased, the various anecdotes and legends that are told about the Merida pantheon (groups of 50 people per schedule).
Cementerio General (Calle 95 por 66) Centro
Oct 30
10:00
Monumental Altar Inauguration
Description:
Presentation and explanation of the 16 meter by 4 meter high altar, dedicated to our deceased for the authorities and the general public.
Plaza Grande (Downtown Merida)
Oct 30
18:00 and 20:00
Guided tour of the general cemetery (English/Spanish)
Description:
Cultural tour of the mausoleums, in which you will learn the history of the deceased, the various anecdotes and legends that are told about the Merida pantheon (groups of 50 people per schedule).
Cementerio General (Calle 95 por 66) Centro
Oct 30
21:00
Vaquería de las Animas
Description:
The souls dance to the rhythm of the jarana in this staging and show of traditional Yucatecan dance.
In front of the Palacio Municipal (Calle 62 por 61 y 63) Centro
Oct 31
18:00 – 21:00
Animas Night in Plaza la Isla
Description:
Procession of the souls in the square and artistic events alluding to the Hanal Pixán.
Plaza la Isla (Calle 24 # 608, Santa Gertrudis Copo, Merida, Yuc.)
Oct 31
18:00 and 20:00
Guided tour of the general cemetery (English/Spanish)
Description:
Cultural tour of the mausoleums, in which you will learn the history of the deceased, the various anecdotes and legends that are told about the Merida pantheon (groups of 50 people per schedule).
Cementerio General (Calle 95 por 66) Centro
Oct 31
09:00 – 21:00
Visit of the Monumental Altar
Description:
Altar dedicated to our faithful deceased, 16 meters. by 4 meters high. Explanation in Spanish, Mayan and English.
Plaza Grande (Downtown Merida)
Oct 31
20:00
Mayan Stories
Description:
Narration by Jorge Moreno of the history of Huay Keken, huay pek, the aluxes, the X’tabay among others and with this keeping our Mayan culture alive.
Parque de los Reyes (Calle 15 por 38 y 40) Col. Los Reyes – Mérida, Yuc.
Nov 1
09:00 – 21:00
Delivery of offerings at the Monumental Altar
Description:
The monumental altar becomes a space where the offerings of any citizen or visitor who does not have one will be received.
Plaza Grande (Downtown Merida)
Nov 1
20:00
Musical show: Coco
Description:
Come with your whole family to enjoy this Coco musical show!
Centro Desarrollo Integral y Deportivo El Papa (Calle 22 por 61) col. Juan Pablo II – Mérida, Yuc.
Nov 2
09:00 – 21:00
Delivery of offerings at the Monumental Altar
Description:
The monumental altar becomes a space where the offerings of any citizen or visitor who does not have one will be received.
Plaza Grande (Downtown Merida)
Nov 2
20:00
Musical show: Coco
Description:
Come with your whole family to enjoy this Coco musical show!
Parque Las Américas, Col. Garcia Gineres, Merida, Yuc.
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