Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Day of the Dead in Morelia

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wcameron — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:46:27 +0000

We had an awesome time in Morelia/Patscuaro over the Day of the Dead celebrations. Check out some of the images at http://facebook.com/wardcameronphotography

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wcameron — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:43:37 +0000

I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time.

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wcameron — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:40:45 +0000

Crowded - yes, overpriced, not at all. We had a great hotel (although Expedia messed it up and we had to pay for our reservation twice) right across from the Cathedral. we paid around $90/night and it was fabulous.

We did do a tour on the night of the night of the 1-2 that went to several sights. I wouldn't do that again as there was very little time to visit the cemetaries and there were waaaaaaaay too many people. I would hire a private guide to take me to a smaller cemetery away from the tour buses.

I loved Morelia as there were so many things going on. I can't figure out how to post pics here but you can see some of them at Ward Cameron Photography

I would definitely go back to Morelia again.

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Lani — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:57:28 +0000

Be sure to visit a panadería. You´ll find many interesting breads and pasteries.

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Paulf — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:18:06 +0000

We were told to avoid Day of the Dead because the hotels are booked and prices go up and it is really crowed.

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frostbite — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:53:40 +0000

You might also think about the Day of the Dead celebration in Oaxaca. I've heard that it's one of the greatest. Jane Robison, an old friend and owner of Casa Colonial (a great place to stay), offers cultural tours in the area; among others: Dia de los Muertos. Highly recommended!

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wcameron — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:20:44 +0000

We may get to the island but some sources say its just too nuts at this time of year. What do you think?

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wcameron — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:19:54 +0000

Good plan Gringo. I'll keep my eye on them.

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Paulf — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 20:50:24 +0000

Be sure and visit the island.

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Gringo Viejo — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:35:00 +0000

Take a look at Patzquaro on Webcams de Mexico. Festivities already in action there since last Friday.

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wcameron — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:43:37 +0000

We're definitely going to spend some time in Patsquaro. We're looking forward to it.

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wcameron — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:42:26 +0000

Thanks so much. I'll drop him a line. I'm sure he's tied up by now but it's worth a shot. There is supposed to be a tour that runs from 9 pm to 4 am but the company did not return my emails inquiring about it.

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Linda from Canada — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:42:25 +0000

Be sure to go to the cemetery at Tzinzunzan- very near Patzcuaro. It is always absolutely amazing with all the flowers...one grave has a bicycle outlined with flowers!

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frostbite — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:40:13 +0000

Consider hiring a guide: Miguel Angel Nunez casadetierra@hotmail.com He knows the area well and speaks excellent English.

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wcameron — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 04:21:17 +0000

We are coming to Zihua on the 29 and have a room booked in Morelia for 5 days. As a photographer I would love to make the most of the time there. We plan on also visiting the area of Patsquaro but we are totally new to the festival and the area. Are there must do(s)/see(s)? We're open to all ideas on this.