Paseo de las Ánimas 2026

Festival de las Ánimas

October 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Beginning at the General Cemetery and ending at Parque de San Juan

Experience one of Mérida’s most meaningful Festival de las Ánimas traditions during Paseo de las Ánimas, a candlelit procession honoring ancestors and loved ones who have passed. From Los Colores de Mérida B&B in the Santiago neighborhood of Centro, you can make your way to the evening’s celebrations, then return to the quiet of our gardens and your peaceful guest room when the evening comes to an end. The next morning, join the other guests around our communal breakfast table for a home-cooked Yucatecan-style breakfast before heading out for another day of exploring.

Beginning at the General Cemetery, thousands of participants walk through the streets of Mérida carrying candles, dressed in traditional clothing, and honoring the memories of those who came before. Visitors…