Día de los Muertos is celebrated across many places in Mexico and in communities abroad, with the most prominent and widely attended festivities concentrated in several key locations. Overview of major celebration hubs

• Mexico City: The capital hosts large public altars, parades, concerts, and processions, with iconic scenes around the Zócalo and Reforma Avenue. This is one of the most visible and widely attended Día de los Muertos celebrations.

• Oaxaca: Renowned for its deep-rooted traditions, regional altars, marigold-decorated cemeteries, and distinctive processions; a premier cultural experience for Day of the Dead.

• Patzcuaro and Janitzio Island (Michoacán): Notable for candlelit boat processions, family vigils at graves, and strong Indigenous rituals around the lake.

• Mérida (Yucatán): Celebrations feature unique blends of Maya and Catholic influences, with cemeteries, ofrendas, and street events in the city and surrounding towns.

• Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí, Chiapas (Chiapas de Corzo), Puebla (Chignahuapan), and Campeche: These locations are repeatedly highlighted as excellent places to experience Día de los Muertos customs, graveside vigils, and local traditions.

• Los Angeles and other U.S. cities with large Mexican and Latin American communities also host substantial Día de los Muertos events—examples include Los Angeles celebrations and community altars—reflecting the holiday’s cross-border observance.

What makes these locales distinctive

• Public spectacle and community participation: Big-city events (e.g., Mexico City) feature parades, large public altars, and concerts, drawing visitors from around the world.

• Grave-site and ofrenda traditions: Many towns emphasize visiting cemeteries, cleaning graves, offering favorite foods, and building elaborate ofrendas (altars) for the deceased.

• Indigenous influences and regional flavors: Oaxaca, Michoacán, and Chiapas offer strong local customs and rituals that reflect indigenous histories and practices.

• Seasonal timing and planning: Día de los Muertos runs primarily on November 1–2, with some associated events beginning earlier in October; planning ahead is advised due to crowd sizes and accommodations.

If you’d like, I can tailor recommendations based on your location, interest (parades vs. cemetery vigils), and whether you’re seeking immersive local experiences or broader festival atmospheres.