Día de Muertos trips from London: Mexico City, Guanajuato and the Riviera Maya
Día de Muertos peaks from 31 October to 2 November. Each place below has its main days and a fare from London with time to attend.
Saved fares with time to attend the listed event. Multi-day events may be attended in part; check the schedule before booking.
Cheapest right now: Cancun $922 · Mexico City $1,234 · Leon/Guanajuato $1,267
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Fares observed October 8, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from London
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City (MEX) | Grand Parade (Oct 31) and Zócalo ofrenda, Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2026. The Grand Parade down Reforma to the Zócalo and a 32-meter Catrina at the Zócalo ofrenda | $1,234 (airline $1,302) | Oct 30–Nov 3, 2026 | Check prices |
| Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) | Día de Muertos in Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, Nov 1 – Nov 2, 2026. Parades, concerts and altars in Guanajuato's old center and in San Miguel de Allende | $1,267 (airline $1,341) | Oct 31–Nov 3, 2026 | Check prices |
| Cancun (CUN) | Festival de Vida y Muerte at Xcaret, Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2026. Xcaret's Festival de Vida y Muerte, with altars, music and food, near Playa del Carmen | $922 (airline $973) | Oct 29–Nov 3, 2026 | Check prices |
The prices shown are what a free account pays, and most travelers book that way. Membership is optional and takes the same flights lower. Live search shows the same free-account price.
About these places
Cemetery vigils are family gatherings, so keep a respectful distance and ask before taking photos. Some events, like Xcaret's festival inside the park, need tickets, sold separately.
Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: Mexico City government: Día de Muertos 2026 · Crónica: Día de Muertos 2026 events in Mexico City · El Universal: Oaxaca's Día de Muertos 2026 program · Crónica: Michoacán's Noche de Muertos 2026 · Excélsior: Día de Muertos in Michoacán 2026 · Vinetur: Guanajuato's Day of the Dead 2026 · Diario de Yucatán: Festival de las Ánimas 2026 · NW Noticias: Festival de Calaveras 2026 dates · Crónica: Valle de Catrinas 2026 in Atlixco · Grupo Xcaret: Festival de Vida y Muerte 2026 · Centro San Antonio: Muertos Fest 2026 · San Antonio Current: Muertos Fest Oct 23–25 · Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever: FAQ
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