Day of the Dead in Mexico City (How to Plan for the Festival) (Pod #39)

Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip to Mexico City for Dia de los Muertos. In this episode, Betty & Cat discuss exactly what you need to do in order to prepare for the holiday. They chat about what Day of the Dead actually is, how long it runs for, the main events in Mexico City, where to stay for the festival, safety, etiquette tips, + so much more. 👉 Read "Why you should go to Mexico City for Day of the Dead" TravelLemming.com: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/mexico-city-day-of-the-dead-festival/   Have a question about Dia de los Muertos in Mexico City? Drop it in the comments 👇 📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com -Where to Stay in Mexico City: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-mexico-city/ -Things to do in Mexico City: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-mexico-city/ -Mexico City neighborhoods: https://travellemming.com/mexico-city-neighborhoods/  -Museums in Mexico City: https://travellemming.com/museums-in-mexico-city/ -Mexico packing list: https://travellemming.com/packing-list-for-mexico/ -All Mexico City guides: https://travellemming.com/mexico-city/ #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #MexicoCity   00:00 - Intro 01:16 - What is Day of the Dead in Mexico City? 03:30 - First impressions, parades, & ofrendas 13:11 - Is it worth going solo? 14:33 - What is the "big parade"? 15:09 - How to prepare (Cat's #1 tip) 16:29 - How to pack (don't forget this!) 17:20 - Where to stay for the festival 19:18 - What does a realistic budget look like? 22:33 - Is the festival safe? 23:55 - How to get around Mexico City 26:53 - When exactly is the festival (know these dates) 29:35 - Know this etiquette before you go