Planning photos in CDMX during Día de Muertos? Read this first.

Mexico City glows during Día de Muertos — candles, marigolds and night reflections turn ordinary corners into movie frames. If you’re visiting between Oct 25 and Nov 3 and thinking of proposing or booking engagement photos, I put everything I’ve learned into a compact 2025 guide: best dates & timing (yes, sunrise can be magic), low‑crowd routes through Centro and Coyoacán, outfits that photograph beautifully at night, and a realistic backup plan in case of rain. You’ll also find package options (90 minutes or 2–3 hours), optional Catrina/Catrín makeup, and answers to FAQs about permits and safety.

Read the full 2025 Guide → here