Non-Essential Travel will resume between the US and Mexico
Land crossings will be allowed again on November 8
Photo: Mexico Ruta Magica
We are days away from the opening of the land border between Mexico and the United States for all travel, easing Mexico-US border travel restrictions that have been in place since last year. Citizens on both sides of the border, whether they live in Mexico or the United States, are cheering the news.
One thing for sure is that the last year has been brutal and some are looking to unwind. Whatever your reason for visiting Mexico, pandemic fatigue or just eager to see your loved ones, I want to touch on the functions that will be available for you to celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico City.
Mexico City is in Green
What does this mean? It means hospitalization rates are down dramatically and most restrictions have been removed. You can find Covid-19 cases by state in this past article. I will be updating it soon.
Remember, even though restrictions are being lifted, some will still be in placed. This article will help with familiarizing yourself with Covid-19 measures businesses are taking to keep you safe. Most importantly, you will still find antibacterial gel and the monitoring of fever, but few establishments are enforcing them.
Festivities
There are three festivities that will be going on in Mexico City from October 31st to November 2nd. They are all opened to the public and are totally free. Pretty cool, huh.
You will have to come early because they fill up with people quickly. Remember to practice safe social distancing and to bring your mask. Masks are required in Mexico to enter establishments and buildings.
Dia de los Muertos Parade
Photo: Cuartoscuro
The parade will cover about 5 miles, a larger area than prior years. It will begin in the Zocalo at 12 pm on October 31st and will roughly last about 5 hours ending in Campo Marte.
The parade will go along Paseo de la Reforma and life music will be played the whole way. You can pick a spot at any point on Paseo de la Reforma and enjoy the parade as it makes its way through Mexico City.
There will be four themes represented by the parade based on Tenochtitlan-The Heart of Mexico, The City of Mexico Today, Magic and Tradition and A Celebration of Life.
Nighttime walk through the Bosque de Chapultepec
Photo: CuboTv
This event will take you through the first section of the Bosque de Chapultepec and will cover about a mile. It will open its doors at 7 p.m. and will close at 10 p.m.
Again, life music will accompany you through your adventure. You will have to enter at the Puerta de Leones and will exit at the Terraza del Lago.
I have not had the opportunity to attend this event because the lines to get in were crazy long the first year they did it. However, I will try to go this year because I think it will be pretty amazing and creepy to visit the Bosque de Chapultepec at night.
A video mapping will be made available throughout the Bosque. Making things more interesting and scary at the same time.
Ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos
Photo: DondeIr
This ofrenda is set up every year, but was suspended last year due to Covid-19. This year it has a special meaning because of all the lost lives from the past year due to Covid.
It will be to honor the victims from the pandemic and will feature 16 new "offerings" for each Alcaldia in Mexico City.
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