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A Complete Guide to Janitzio Island (and Day of the Dead)

Modified: October 3, 2023 Published: Aug 9, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 4 Comments

Ghostly spirits, buried treasure and bottomless waters. The Isla de Janitzio is the most significant of five islands in Lake Pátzcuaro in the state of Michoacán, Mexico and rises like a mountain from the calm waters of one of Mexico’s highest lakes.

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How to Celebrate Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Mexico

Modified: August 23, 2023 Published: Sep 1, 2019 // by Michele Peterson 6 Comments

Day of the Dead in Pátzcuaro Mexico is a joyous and sacred time. It’s a time to prepare for the return of the souls of the dead by preparing altars, visiting gravestones and celebrating life.

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