Top Things to do in Mexico
What to do and see in Mexico, Mexico: The Best Cemeteries
With 26 UNESCO-declared world heritage sites, charming colonial towns and dozens of thrilling cities, there's plenty to explore in this country of 109 million. Outside the cities, stunning Pacific beaches, stark deserts, mangrove swamps and swimming holes provide all you need for a relaxing, romantic or adventurous vacation. Captivating, cosmopolitan and chaotic Mexico City and the 32 states offer an incredible abundance of experiences, from laid-back and leisurely to upbeat to adrenalin-charging.
Restaurants in Mexico
1. Ajijic Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Mattgriffin1965
Growing up in Chicago I had three different cemeteries surrounding my house. I played inside of these cemeteries by myself and with friends and was fascinated by the history of the sides and those buried in the grounds. Going to places like New Orleans and seeing the above ground burial plots and the celebration of life passed within these places always peeked my imagination. Going to a Mexican cemetery in Ajijic made me realize even more why I love Mexico, it’s culture, and people. They celebrate life and death equally and respect those that have long passed preserving the memories and the spirit of those who came before them!
2. Panteon Santa Paula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
3. Panteon Civil de Dolores
4. Cementario General
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By jtelfer
This cemetery is just a most incredible place...so much history and so many beautiful (and OLD) stones. Be sure to check out the stone of the 4-year-old with her chicken (the story goes that this gal had a pet chicken that she just loved. She came home from school, had lunch, and then her parents told her as she looked for her pet chicken, that they had eaten it for lunch. She couldn't bear the pain, so she killed herself so she could be with her pet on the other side). Also, look for the monument for Gov. Carrillo, who was put against the wall (by the gal with the chicken stone) along with his three sons and a friend, and shot to death. I asked the policeman standing nearby why they were killed. He said 'I couldn't tell you". Very interesting....
5. Panteon Ingles
6. Cemetery of San Fernando
7. Panteon de los queretanos Ilustres
8. Antiguo Panteon Xalapeno
9. Museo de la Muerte
10. Cementerio de San Juan Chamula
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By RobinGraves - Tijuana, Mexico
The cemetery in Chamula was haunting and as we were there in early November, unlike any Dia de Muertos festival I've seen. It was very quiet, very peaceful and very still. Unfortunately, there was also a lot of rubbish strewn across the cemetery and the odd drunk person stumbling through, very quietly! Again the use of pine needles as a kind of carpet was evident throughout the cemetery and the marigolds were kind of subdued, there was just a heavy and sombre feeling here. It was muted but in a way that was impressive.
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