Oaxaca City Gets Ready for Día de Muertos 2026: Photo Gallery
With Día de Muertos just around the corner, Oaxaca City is starting to look the part.
I took a walk around the city today to see how the decorations are coming along, and there’s already plenty to see. From colourful street decorations and giant skeletons to the details appearing around the historic centre, the city is getting ready for one of its biggest celebrations of the year.
These photos were taken on October 21, around ten days before the main Día de Muertos celebrations. It’s a look at Oaxaca City as it prepares for the festivities, before the biggest crowds arrive and more events get underway.
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If you’re visiting Oaxaca for Day of the Dead in 2026, these photos will give you an idea of what the city looks like in the lead-up to the celebrations.
Things will continue to change over the coming days, with more decorations, events and activity expected around the city.
I’ll let the photos do most of the talking. Here’s a look at Oaxaca City getting ready for Día de Muertos 2026.
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⭐️ 5 Star – Mezcal Journey
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I’ll keep adding photos as I get out and about and spot some new things. Enjoy Oaxaca if you’re coming for the day of the dead ✌️
