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Have you ever considered ditching your neighborhood Halloween tradition for a Day of the Dead in Mexico with kids? If not, you might be surprised as to how culture-enriching this experience is.

 

I know there are a lot of feels this time of year as our kids don their favorite costumes and get ready for Halloween trick-or-treating. And while I love Halloween, as you would clearly see upon entering my home decorated since September 1st, I don’t stick around for it with my son anymore.

 

Yes, I do miss him getting all cute and dressed up. I still take him to Fall Festivals and any Halloween party I can, but for me, there is something much more cultured in mind (and a little less damaging to the teeth).

 

Yes, I’m talking about Mexico with kids. Day of the Dead style. Xcaret Park style.

 

As a mother to a tween, I am always aiming to nurture his cultural awareness. And as travelers, this opportunity comes often, but it’s not always as interesting for him as it is for me.

 

That is why this festival is so special for us. Apart from the allure of its pop culture elements, it’s a truly remarkable and fascinating holiday that offers not only heritage but a new perspective on death and the celebration of life.

 

Day of the Dead in Mexico with Kids pin

 

Last year would mark the first time I brought my son to Xcaret Park in the Riviera Maya to experience Day of the Dead in Mexico (AKA Dia de Los Muertos, the Festival of the Dead and the Celebration of Life and Death).

 

He had been several times before but never for this. At first, he was reluctant to go, upset that he would be missing out on trick-or-treating and dressing up. But as the culture revealed itself, along with the meaning of the holiday, the festive costumes, colors, and artistic elements the Mexican culture is so well known for, he was magnetized to the celebration.

 

And I was magnetized to him as I watched my son grow even more cultured than he was the day before. And, you know what? It was more rewarding than any run-of-the-mill Halloween festivity, period. This is why I encourage considering a trip to Mexico with kids.

 

So, how can you plan a trip to Mexico with kids? Keep reading as I share my practical tips and a photo journal of our experience. And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for our 2017 Day of the Dead in Mexico adventure. 

 

Day of the Dead in Mexico with Kids – Our 2017 Photo Journal

 

In an age when visuals speak louder than words, I hope that you find our personal photo journal inspiring. You can also check out my experience from 2015 here also complete with photo journal.