Dia de Muertos in Mexico (LIFE CHANGING)

Dia de Muertos, Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead! If you’re here to experience Dia de Muertos in Mexico or learn the day of the dead history you have found the right Mexico Vlog.
Dia de Muertos, Day of the Dead is a pre-hispanic sacred tradition dating back thousands of years. Dia de los Muertos is a beautiful celebration of life and we can’t wait to learn all about it with you!
We spent Dia de los Muertos Oaxaca Mexico and it was the perfect first Dia de Muertos celebration we could have asked for. Dia de Muertos in Mexico is Mexico’s most sacred holiday so in this day of the dead video we are taking you around the city in search of the most authentic Dia de Muertos we can find.
In this video we go to Ocotlan and learn how to make an ofrenda for the Day of the Dead and spend time getting to know the traditions of Dis de Muertos. We then tour the streets for the Day of the Dead Oaxaca 2021 where we admire all the decorations and join in on a Comprasa! The night of Nov 1st we take a trip to Etla and finish off with a wild celebration welcoming the spirits home!
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[@famramirezzepeda4691]

Dia de Muertos

[@SaltyBeaverExplores]

I had no idea this was such a huge celebration. The tribute to murdered women was very touching and to see Heidi’s reaction.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Yes, the biggest holiday and most important days in Mexico!

[@brensaku]

As mexican I really appreciate how you guys travel around Mexico and show all the good things about culture, gastronomy, music, etc. Thank you

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We’re so grateful to be here and glad you’re enjoying our experiences!

[@meridadiane]

Loved this so much. Living in the Yucatan the traditions are a little different than Oaxaca, but are all beautiful.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Absolutely! They differ from region to region and country to country. It’s such a beautiful tradition and we are so grateful to have been able to participate.

[@puravida5246]

That’s what makes it so special. You could go to 10 different Dia De Muertos and have 10 totally different experiences!

[@MA-zv8wn]

THE CELEBRATION ITS THE SAME FROM ALL MÉXICO. IT JUST. REGION TO REGION ADDED FEW THINGS WITH THE CARACTERISTIC OF EVERY STATE. BUT IS THE SAME MEANING ALL OVER MEXICO 🇲🇽 FROM MÉXICO TO THE WORLD. 🌎 WELCOME TO MÉXICO TO ALL

[@NarsilRenewed]

I caught myself actually tearing up in a few places of this video. Seriously, you guys are of the two absolute BEST English-language youtube channels about travel. Unlike everyone else, you don't just show yourselves enjoying the local food, you go and explore in-depth and give a bit of the background story. And I love your positivity and how much you care for each other. No wonder you are growing so fast! Keep up the wonderul work!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Aww that makes us feel so good! We want our shows to be not just entertaining but also informative! It’s so important to learn the culture too.

[@paulalott3327]

Ustedes son tan agradables, divertidos y respetuosos ¡Gran vídeo! Saludos desde CDMX 😊🌈.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

¡Muchas gracias! ¡Siempre intentamos divertirnos, aprender y respetar tu cultura en el camino!

[@imeeguri]

De acuerdo ☝🏻

[@virginiaarciga1695]

Hello, how were you able to know about the different towns and arrange transportation?

[@melissaosborn7888]

I laughed and cried right along with you! This is what travel is all about. Learning. Experiencing. Being deeply moved. Y'all are doing it right.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Aww thank you so much Mellisa! It truly was a moving experience and one that I needed badly! It transformed the way I view death and for that I’m so grateful! Thanks for watching!

[@puravida5246]

This one got me choked up too

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 ❤️

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@tammyslater5908]

Thank you so much for sharing this incredible tradition… our loved ones would not want us to be sad … they would want us to celebrate and honour them. The Mexicans sure know how to do that … it brings peace to me knowing our loved ones can come and celebrate with us and check in to say hi 🥰 great job guys .. another fantastic, informative and beautiful video. So glad you guys had time with a friend and enjoyed some of the “magical” water of Mexico … it’s a real feel good experience 🙃

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Yes! Exactly! They do it right. Knowing that your loved ones return every year definitely helps with the grieving process. Death isn’t final - your spirit is always here. 🥰

[@tammyslater5908]

@@TheCountryCollectors yes and they give us signs .. a coin .. a bird .. a butterfly.. we just need to see the sign and say hi back 😁

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@tammyslater5908 so true Tammy!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 it was magical 🧙‍♀️

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@kellydoolin4318]

I absolutely love the culture and history that goes into this. So rich, colorful and and a beautiful tribute. Adam: your face makeup was spot on! Heidi: you should rock a floral headpiece all the time! It’s very evident that you two put countless hours into your research, exploration and editing to make a video for all of us to enjoy and to learn. Thank you again for sharing!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hey Kelly!! Thank you so much! Yes we filmed 3 days and it took 4 hours of editing! A lot of love and hard work went into it that’s for sure. It was so much fun to learn about the tradition and we are so glad we get to share it with you!! 🥰😘😍

[@juaninamillion6174]

@@oceandreamer4997 he was! Like that guy from the suicide squad movie!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 😂 he was scary! I made him wash it off before we went to bed!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 I said the same thing!

[@marniematthewslicsw5636]

Best video ever!

[@tammyslater5908]

What a special way to bring awareness for those woman who have been murdered .. thank you for sharing that moment with us.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It was so hard, I can’t keep my tears back even now. Raising awareness is key. Giving those women a voice.

[@tammyslater5908]

@@TheCountryCollectors absolutely… you sure did that here Heidi so proud you did that, thank you

[@puravida5246]

What a terrible crime and how unfortunate that it is still happening. There really needs to be more done about this and bringing awareness is definitely a start.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 so true

[@frankmart2478]

There might be differences between USA and Mexico but when we both get to know esch other better we realize how much we got in common and that we can both be brothers no matter what side of the border you live in. I went through discrimination un USA but never felt the need to hate no one,we both are beautiful countries and awesome people,lets get to know esch other and creat a long lasting frienship,we will always be right next to each other no matter what,to our American brothers and sisters,Mexico my home will always be your home anytime you want to visit. LETS ALL BE FRIENDS! 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽

[@TheCountryCollectors]

I couldn’t agree more! It’s too bad our media and politics want to divide us and out us against one another. We really could learn so much from each other. We love Mexico and it’s people so much.

[@vhoy7899]

Can we just say all homes won the decoration competition... they are all beautiful in different ways

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Yes they are! Everyone is a winner in our books!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 ❤️

[@armandogomez2588]

I just smelled some cempasúchil and Copal again, amazing footage

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you Armando! What a pleasure it’s been learning about your traditions. We are so grateful. Ahh the smells are amazing!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 😀

[@TheCountryCollectors]

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[@puravida5246]

Count me in! You both deserve it!

[@marthamanning-jurey2673]

We just got back from Oaxaca last week and only saw the beginnings of this wonderful holiday. This video was fantastic and made us miss this wonderful city so much! We are thinking of moving there early next year and we agree, our favorite barrio was Xochimilco. I have several photos of the same areas and places that you featured in the video! Love the feelings from your video for such an amazing tradition and city.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hi Martha! I totally understand- I could live here too! And yes we love Xochimilco, so relaxing and beautiful. Thank you so much for joining us on our days!

[@puravida5246]

It was so amazing! I want to go so bad!

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@adamhashmat]

That was so much fun! Adam’s face paint was incredible. Thanks for explaining the day of the dead and showing us how they celebrate!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

He looked so good! Thanks for joining us! We had such a great time learning all about it!

[@juaninamillion6174]

Man it was so good!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 🥰🙏

[@celiagalorenzo4585]

Adam, your own mother wouldn't recognize you in that face paint! I was reminded of the movie "Coco" and the riot of color, music and dance that your vlog brought that to life. What fun to watch you guys participating in it all!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We’re so glad you liked it! Haha he looked scary didn’t he?! Like Caroline said he looked like Diablo from Suicide Squad! I loved all the colors too. Such a beautiful way to celebrate life!

[@juaninamillion6174]

That is some good face painting!

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@angelherrera8077]

U are great couple. Mexico welcome any race with love and respect. Thank u 4 sharing

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hi Angel! Thank you so much. That’s why we love your country so much. The people!!

[@omega382009]

Now that was a party. I have to do that next year.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It was an honor to join in this sacred tradition.

[@puravida5246]

I want to experience this now too!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 ❤️❤️

[@vhoy7899]

I love the cultural wear and headress... they are so beautiful

[@TheCountryCollectors]

I know! I really loved that too.

[@franks2983]

Absolutely transformative just like you said Heidi. Thank you for bringing us on this experience of learning and celebrating.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It’s our pleasure.

[@juaninamillion6174]

Really such a moving experience!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 thank you for coming along Juan!!

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@PeteGabbyTravel]

What an amazing cultural experience! That looks like such an incredible, life-altering event. We're so happy you two were able to have this experience and that everyone welcomed you in so lovingly!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you! It was transformative for sure!

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@vegtito]

Holaaaaaa Heidi y Adam! Me encanta lo detallado, maravilloso y divertido de sus videos, feliz que den a conocer tan importantes tradiciones de mi querido México y las celebren con tanta alegria, la flor de zempasúchil o cempoalxóchitl, que con su aroma atrae a nuestros difuntos y con su color los guia por el camino es un simbolo muy importante en la tradicion de dia de muertos, es la flor de la vida y de la muerte! Les mando besos y abrazos de un amigo mexicano... P.D. Prueben el mezcal destilado con flor de Zempasúchil, salucita!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

¡Hola! Muchas gracias por verlo, nos hace muy felices compartir nuestras experiencias con ustedes. ¡Ooo tendremos que intentar encontrar ese mezcal que suene absolutamente delicioso!

[@jeremysjourney2518]

I absolutely fell in love with this video! You guys hit everything so in depth and really captured the emotion. Mexico is so beautiful and I can’t wait to be back after 2 times this year already. Thank you for this video ❤️.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hey Jeremy! Thank you so much! We really enjoyed learning all we could about this sacred tradition. Hope to see you in Mexico soon!

[@puravida5246]

I was hooked from the start! Amazing 🤩

[@thehoovesthatmoves]

We absolutely loved this video. The history and tradition of this holiday was brought to life by your video. Thank you for the time and thought needed to go into a video like this. Adam’s makeup was so amazing. Love how Heidi’s headband blended with her makeup. Oaxaca is one of our bucket list Mexico destinations. We love your channel and the thought and feeling you put into your videos with a note of humor in all.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We really appreciate your kind comments! We wanted to really showcase this sacred tradition right and with respect so understanding the true significance and all the pieces that go into it was very Important to us! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@puravida5246]

They crack me up 😂 and it’s so evident that they put so much work into these experiences that they share!

[@vhoy7899]

Happy SunYayyyy all country collectors. I love all the movement in the way this video started... let me sit back and enjoy the history and culture surrounding The day of the Dead

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We can’t wait to share it all with you!

[@michaelibarra2022]

What a great video! It's such a beautiful tradition and it's something every culture should take on. Welcoming loved ones back and celebrating the loved ones lost way too early. It makes you look at death so different and feel like it would help with grieving and living life to fullest. Thanks for sharing such great moments and experiences. ❤

[@TheCountryCollectors]

You said it! That is exactly how I felt after experiencing this. What a wonderful lesson we all learned from this scared tradition. Thanks so much for watching!! We appreciate you!

[@puravida5246]

I love it! I learned so much from this video and appreciate this tradition and Mexico in a new way!

[@deanmichaels9107]

Nailed It!! That episode was spot on! Thank you guys for doing your homework so thoroughly and letting people understand the cultural significance of the Muertos holiday. I hope that many future visitors to Oaxaca will see this and take note. Very respectful. Heidi, your moment in front of the alter for female victims of femicide was very moving. Thanks for adding that into the video

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much Dean! That means a lot coming from a local like you. We appreciate your support and also hope that it helps people to understand this beautiful and sacred tradition. We did you best to share the best way to enjoy as well as be respectful of the people. It was very emotional when we saw that alter to the women. It’s definitely an issue that need to be addressed and dealt with. We felt like it was important to share. Thank you 🙏

[@lawofwandering8871]

I didn’t know smell was such a big part of this! So interesting!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

I know! Well we knew nothing but it’s all about the senses! You have to draw the spirits to your altar. We enjoyed learning about it so much.

[@ericacrane6910]

Me neither and all the other information they shared was so interesting! What a beautiful tradition!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@ericacrane6910 💕

[@juaninamillion6174]

Me neither! Who would have thought that smell was a big thing to draw the dead back?

[@puravida5246]

So interesting!

[@ericacrane6910]

What a wonderful experience to share with us. I’m embarrassed to say that I thought it was a version of Halloween in Mexico but after watching this I feel like I understand this sacred tradition in a new way. Thank you so much for taking the time to collect all this information and take the time out of your personal experience there to share this with your subscribers. You had me laughing, choked up, dancing in my seat and filled with excitement at all different times throughout this video! You two Really are inspiring! Keep up this great work! Congratulations on your growth and new Patreon as well!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Aww thank you so much!! We appreciate your kindness and positivity Erica!

[@PaulRuben_]

The day of the dead it´s a celebration that exist before cahtolics came to America, in this ceremony our dead people don´t come from heaven, hell, or purgatory, they come from the tlaloc, the omeyocan, the chichihuanauco, of the mictlan. This celebration is way older than halloween´s first celebration in America.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@Betonrg]

This tradition comes from aztecs and mayans. Nothhing to see with halloween 🎃 🤷‍♂️🤭

[@vhoy7899]

It is great that you made the differentiation between Halloween and Dia de Muerto

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Yes. We have to make sure to keep the meaning and sacredness of the day in our minds and our hearts always. Even when getting our faces painted and dressing up to not forget its essence.

[@vhoy7899]

@@TheCountryCollectors this was really important to know... you have fun but you're always teaching a lesson

[@tammyslater5908]

What a beautiful tradition.. I’m only in the video a few minutes but wow what a journey to collect what you need … pirate Adam is back lol

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Haha Yaaarrrr know he’s back! 😂 I know I really enjoyed collecting all the offerings and learning about their significance. It was so special.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 😂😂😂

[@puravida5246]

Love the traditional market. The chocolate making was really cool I have never seen something like that. This video is already making me feel emotional. Cant wait to see what comes next!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Oh you just wait! While editing it I couldn’t stop tearing up thinking about how grateful we were to experience it but also the energy and spirituality of it all really got in my bones!

[@juaninamillion6174]

That chocolate place was crazy! How cool!!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 it was quite an experience!

[@juaninamillion6174]

What an incredible job Country Collectors! Your story telling is really spot on and all of the knowledge about this sacred day was well done. You your whole journey was fantastic! I was laughing 😂, crying 😢 and dancing 🕺 by the end. You style made me feel like I was there with you! Thank you so much! Keep this up and you will have 100K subs before you know it!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

That is so kind of you Juan! We are doing our best to share the story as we experience it. We are so glad that you felt those emotions with us! 100k here we come!

[@tammyslater5908]

What an amazing festival … you guys certainly had a lot of fun … so happy you guys embraced the cultural

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We’re so glad we could share it with you! Did it change your perspective on death at all?

[@tammyslater5908]

@@TheCountryCollectors it sure did

[@TheCountryCollectors]

That’s great!

[@zepp_01]

Wow! Thank you Heidi and Adam so much for sharing this amazing tradition with us, what a beautiful experience. The Mexican people and their culture are so wonderful, it's really special to see.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It’s our pleasure! Definitely a beautiful tradition and culture. It’s such a wonderfully diverse country. Thanks for watching Zepp!

[@juaninamillion6174]

So special!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 🙏

[@almasalcedo424]

Wow that looks like so much fun, I have to go there.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It was a beautiful celebration!

[@ivansanchez8458]

I came back to see this video again, the best one, I hope this year you could visit Michoacan for Día de Muertos, is different to Oaxaca but very beautiful as well.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We are hoping to go there!

[@WDWBound]

I love this so much! I never knew that tamales were tradition for the Day of the Dead!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Yes! I think it’s one of the more traditional foods they have. They will even put them on the ofrenda to draw the spirits home! I’d definitely come home for Tia’s tamales! 🤣

[@felixkazteyanoz]

Tamales are only meant to be eating on holy days to Native Americans.

[@tammyslater5908]

What a beautiful altar.. very welcoming .. good job guys

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you! We thought it turned out great too. I lit the last candle for my sister.

[@juaninamillion6174]

Beautiful!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 🙏

[@alejandrovasquez6556]

Que bien que regresaron a oaxaca 👍👋👋👋👋👋 bienvenidos

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Gracias!! 😍🥰😘

[@costat9995]

Enjoyed that guys!!! Mürrisch in Mexico is definitely a great experience ❤️

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you!!

[@EmmVentures]

I love the markets that's are all over the place! Everything always looks so much more tasty when its from a Market lol. As always such a fun and colorful video! Thanks for sharing my friends! 😊

[@TheCountryCollectors]

👋 Good morning! ☀️ I feel the exact same way - markets are my absolute favorite! Thanks so much for your support every week you are such a good friend!

[@EmmVentures]

@@TheCountryCollectors it's really a pleasure I enjoy your channel 😊

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@EmmVentures that is so sweet of you Emm! Thank you so much 😊

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@vhoy7899]

Hahahaha... in your words Adam, "it's insane and I love it"

[@TheCountryCollectors]

😂 he was loving the fiesta!!! Thank you so much for the coffees!! We are going to have a wonderful breakfast on you tomorrow!

[@vhoy7899]

@@TheCountryCollectors awesome!!. You are always welcome Heidi

[@TheRedbirdfly]

I’ve gone to 6 places in Mexico over the last 2 years that you’ve done videos on. I’ve followed your path on each. Your recommendations have greatly enhanced my solo travel. (67 yr old widow) I’m headed to Mexico City for the Formula 1 race weekend and Day of the Dead celebration October 2024. Thanks so much I’ve been watching you for many years. ❤

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much for sharing that. It sounds like you re an amazing life journey and adventure! Please share your experiences on our FB page if you like! Safe travels

[@nizzyzander]

Their day of the dead looks way more fun then our Halloween!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It sure does and it has such a rich meaning steeped in tradition!

[@Betonrg]

Day of the dead is a mixing of feelings.

[@carlosrobles7470]

Halloween is nothing compared to the day of the dead it's a remembrance of our parents or relatives whom have passed away. I think only Mexicans can understand what day of the dead means.

[@sarahdemowbray5550]

Great video guys, looks fascinating. Love the homemade flares/aerosols!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Haha 😆 at one point I was like this guy is going to burn the village down!

[@josesb2922]

Nada como ver a extranjeros disfrutar de nuestra cultura ❤❤

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Estamos muy agradecidos y apreciamos que lo comparta con nosotros.

[@yvespodtiaguine5213]

Bonjour 👋 a vous nous vous souhaitons une bonne continuation merci 🙏 pour les vidéos

[@TheCountryCollectors]

😘🥰😍

[@louriegibbons8155]

Thank you sooooo much for sharing this beautiful celebration. We watchers can’t be everywhere but your content brings us along with you as you show and explain what you’re experiencing. Heidi … always keep your precious outlook. I had 🥲 with you. Adam … keep bringing the funny! I luv y’all !!!!!!!!!! (Lourie from SC)

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hey Lourie! We love having you along with us! It was such an emotional couple of days. So glad you could share it with you!! Thanks for watching and writing to us!

[@ericacrane6910]

They really are an incredible pair! My favorite KZbinrs!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@ericacrane6910 You are so kind!

[@juaninamillion6174]

@@ericacrane6910 me too!

[@mago7014]

La neta Mexico es la onda ahorita que estoy acá en los estados extraño tanto el ambiente que se vive tan solo al salir de tu casa a la calle cada día es como una aventura nueva no solo para ustedes si no para nosotros los mexicanos también

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Somos afortunados de poder viajar a su país y ver todos los lugares hermosos y saber lo bendecidos que somos de hacerlo. gracias por compartir su país con nosotros, no tomamos nuestra oportunidad a la ligera.

[@vhoy7899]

The dead is celebrated with happiness and not fear. That's very different from all I have lived all my life

[@TheCountryCollectors]

I know, it was completely transformative for the both of us and I hope it is for you too.

[@vhoy7899]

@@TheCountryCollectors definitely

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@vhoy7899 🙏

[@jodigrossbard3625]

You guys look AMAZEBALLS!!!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Jodi!!! Thank you so much!!

[@juaninamillion6174]

Totally!!!!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 👍🏽

[@exploretheworld6939]

Incredible, thank for the share. I really enjoyed learning so much about it, I never knew it was so sacred and that it was a blend of Indigenous and Christianity. Good one guys.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Yes there is so much more to learn too! Thanks for watching and joining us!

[@puravida5246]

I learned so much!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 👍🏽❤️

[@Guuero]

THIS VIDEO MADE ME A FAN OF YOU GUYS..... YOU ARE ALWAYS POSITIVE OF MEXICO AND THE PEOPLE... THANKS FOR SHOWING MY COUNTRY THIS WAY.........

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you for having us!

[@otonmorales3532]

DE MÈXICO PARA EL MUNDO 💪💯👍 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheCountryCollectors]

🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@damiankruhmin2624]

This is fantastic. I hope to get there one day and rock it out with my grandpa!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

That would be truly special!

[@franks2983]

Adam you crack me up! The one finger press and then she did the same - what a cool experience.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Haha that was so funny! He was pressing so hard and they were like no you have to be gentle 😂

[@franks2983]

@@TheCountryCollectors Gentle Adam!

[@puravida5246]

😅😂🤣😂😅

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 😅

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 😂

[@carolynblake2911]

How amazing! Thank you so much for all the explanations and heartfelt sentiments about this tradition. I was feeling the same emotions just watching. I definitely want to partake in these festivities next year. Love your face paintings, they were so well done. As always, thank you for another fantastic video and have a wonderful week 😊

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hi!! Ahh we are so happy we could share this with you!! It’s a real pleasure. I know, it was truly emotional and just so beautiful. We feel so blessed to have experienced it!

[@juaninamillion6174]

Seriously! Thank you guys!!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 that means a lot to us🙏

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 🙏😍

[@peterslater3775]

Wow guys! That was unbelievable! Such a moving tradition. So humbling to see the kindness of the locals. A truly amazing video once again. Thank you so much for the way you captured Dia de muertos. This one was really touching. You both did an amazing job!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much Pete! It truly was incredibly moving - we got emotional a lot! So glad we could share it with you!

[@juaninamillion6174]

The Mexican people are so generous with their beautiful traditions.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 ❤️

[@EmilyandTom]

Guys!! This was honestly incredible. We LOVE the fact that you were able to make an ofrenda ❤️ I’m so glad that you were able to join a parade, but I’m so angry and disappointed that people would get drunk and make fun of such a beautiful and wonderful tradition; the locals were so lovely to open their doors and share this festival with us. Heidi your face paint is AMAZING! So jealous about the traditional meal - that sounds right up our alley 🤤 You guys definitely got the full experience! How incredible!!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hey!! Aww thanks so much! It truly was a wonderful celebration! We’re so glad we got to meet you too, that was awesome!

[@EmilyandTom]

@@TheCountryCollectors ❤️❤️

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@philmoscato7449]

Looks like an absolute blast guys 🤩

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It was an incredible experience! Thanks so much Phil - you’re the best!! 😍

[@puravida5246]

It looked amazing!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 it was!

[@karenwildt6193]

Beautiful flowers!!! Sounds like a combination of Halloween & Mardi Gras!! Love the markets!!! Makes me hungry for good food!! Such great history & traditions!! You guys are hot tamales!!Fun day!! Thank you for taking me along!!! ❤️❤️

[@TheCountryCollectors]

As always we appreciate you Karen! It was a magical experience and we are so grateful to have been able to participate and share. We are so happy that you decided to join us! See you next week! ❤️

[@RyanDobes]

Wow wow And wow. That was intense at the end! 😯

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Haha 😂 yes it sure was! The battle of the towns. They all had their own parade in their village then came together for one big battle!

[@juaninamillion6174]

I got a little uncomfortable for a second! That crowd looked intense but it turned out to be fun!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 😂🙏👍🏽

[@margiedavis1685]

Great ambiance! I can feel the glory and excitement. I would love to be a part of this! How does a "little old lady" make trips like this alone? No one is game for this kind of travel. I adore it! That's why I visit my younger niece in Merida each year. She likes to party but she has to be "normal" also--she's a teacher and has two young sons so she can't get away except on holidays when Abuelita takes care of her grandsons. Precious family! I love MX!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hi Margie! We see a lot of “little old ladies” traveling alone in Oaxava City! It’s an amazing place and we have felt very safe whenever we are there. You just fly into Oaxaca City and get a taxi to your hotel it is really easy!! You can do it! If you need any help just let us know!

[@peterslater3775]

Had to watch again. This one really moved me. Thank you both for brightening my day. ❤️

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much Peter! That means a lot to us. We are so happy that we could help to brighten your day and that you experienced those emotions along with us! Muchas Gracias Amigo!

[@romaaztec4550]

Thank you for sharing our beautiful culture. When you show love to Mexicans, Mexicans show love back. You are always welcome en nuestro bello país Mexico 🇲🇽

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It’s so true! We feel the love everyday. Thanks so much!

[@pattyjames2446]

There so many views, but not too many likes. They are great give the 👍🏼… I love Mexico so much. We share many traditions… but the Día de Muertos in Mexico it’s so beautiful 😍

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much for your support! It truly is so special!

[@OTWD_yt]

Look so awesome

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It was! Thank you so much for watching!

[@puravida5246]

I came back for any other watch because it was so moving and I needed to really absorb it all! Thank you so much for this!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We appreciate you! It was a lot to take in for sure but what an experience and it was that much better because we knew what was going on!

[@ChristineTurner]

Wow. What a spectacular video! Thanks for explaining the whole tradition and showing us all the amazing experiences that you were able to take part in. You guys are truly a pleasure to watch. ❤️😘

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much Christine! We love to share and appreciate your compliments! We are happy we could show people this beautiful and magical tradition! 🙏

[@SaulTPChannel]

I would like to say something about the origin of the icon of the Mexican Day of the Dead: "La Catrina" by the famous Mexican printmaker, cartoon illustrator and lithographer José Guadalupe Posada. The image of a female skeleton is dressed in European outfit from his upper class time. She is offered as a satirical portrait of those Mexican natives who, Posada felt, were aspiring to adopt European aristocratic traditions in the Mexican pre-revolutionary era. So "La Catrina" has become an icon of this Mexican Day of the Dead. I invite you to know more about this author. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomufYtphrZqr80​

[@jackmate2]

long video but it was worthy every second...greetings from Canada!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much! Yes we’ve had people comment on the length of our videos but that’s just it - they are our memories and we make them exactly the length we wish them to be! We can’t wait to look back at them when we’re older and remember all these beautiful times. 😍 Thanks for watching and writing to us!

[@yathradays897]

Beautiful place. Verity of flowers .Lot of fun making things and celebrations .hope all you enjoyed.thank you for sharing the video

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It’s our pleasure thanks for joining us!

[@vhoy7899]

This is like a wave.... so nice. As always country collectors, I do appreciate your content. I know this is also your work. I have sent you breakfast for two. Thanks for all you do.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

You are the sweetest being! We really appreciate all you do to support us. It is incredible knowing you.

[@puravida5246]

That’s so nice! Im getting in on the action too! They deserve it!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@juaninamillion6174]

What a beautiful Ofrenda! You guys did a wonderful job and your explanation was spot on! Loved the families that you got to visit and share with. You did it right. What a beautiful experience you shared!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Wow! Thanks Juan! We are so glad that you enjoyed it! We tried our best to share the experience as authentically as possible! Appreciate you!

[@puravida5246]

It was so beautiful!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 🤩

[@SoyVegato]

🤩

[@TheCountryCollectors]

😍

[@tomslick8148]

Very powerful in some of video. It reminded me of samana santana in Malaga at Easter. Respect

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Wow. That sounds like something we should experience too. Thanks 🙏 Tom.

[@tomslick8148]

@@TheCountryCollectors If you go KZbin and search for it there are videos. Over 100,000 people paying the upmost religious respect....bands playing....bars and restaurants open all night. I know for a fact you two would REALLY enjoy it

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Wow!! Will definitely look that up. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@evelyndenharing3887]

Love the face paint!! It looks so fun! Teh flowers look wonderful!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thanks Evelyn! We’re so glad you got to experience it with us! 🥰

[@juaninamillion6174]

All those flowers and papel picado were stunning!

[@juaninamillion6174]

@@oceandreamer4997 they really did!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 they were

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 your should!

[@TheHijabi]

When I try to explain to Americans the magic of Day of the Death I never found words to describe it, you portrait it beautifully in this video. Every little town has their own traditions, I was fortunate enough to experienced it in the state of Michoacán. Please consider going to Patzcuaro for Dia de Los Muertos in the future, it will be worth it.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much! If we’re here in November we are planning to go there for sure!!

[@JorgeMartinez-gl5ex]

Wow..! Sharing the culture is important for everybody in world. Dia de los muertos is amazing and sacred event in México. I love this spiritual celebration. Citizens from United States need to know about the character of this celebration. Dia de los muertos es big connection between us and ours people in the heaven.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

❤️❤️❤️

[@aldeiceci818]

I visited a cemetery during the celebration back in 2015 in Huatulco…Everyone was so welcoming..It was life changing..

[@TheCountryCollectors]

That’s so beautiful. We are glad you got to experience that.

[@josefina1176]

Que belleza! Gracias por compartir 🧡

[@TheCountryCollectors]

🥰 de nada! Gracias por ver!

[@GENAROXICO]

Love u guys for sharing some of our traditions of Dia de Muertos You guys captured some of the best images,sounds and folklore of the place(in this case Oaxaca) I have been following u and I really enjoyed ur videos….,thank you……

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We really wanted to showcase the tradition correctly out of respect for it and for the Mexican people so that makes us feel like we did! Thank you so much for writing to us and telling us that. We appreciate it Genaro!! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful tradition with us and your country. We love it.

[@juaninamillion6174]

They do such a great job 👏

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 🙏🙏🙏

[@2fat2furious1]

That looks like an awesome party. Those flowers are beautiful

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Yes it was a beautiful celebration!

[@danirosa2579]

Oh Dios mio mis paisanos estan locos. I love them.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

😍😍😍

[@AdventuresOfATravelingDon]

I honestly have no idea where to start with this video. It is so beautiful. Being invited to a local family celebration and making your own shrine. That's so cool. Learning the local culture from the locals is amazing. Oaxaca looks like a blast during this time. I appreciate y'all bringing up the problems of femicide. I had never clocked that topic before. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. The streets are beautiful. The parade looked awesome. The food across the whole video looked so delicious. I will definitely make a future promise to myself to visit Oaxaca during the Day of the Dead for my own experience someday. Nothing better than some good Mezcal. Love that smokey flavor. That street party looks like my jam!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We whole heartedly recommend coming to Oaxaca - the only problem is you'll never want to leave! 💕

[@TheRealMoviePastor]

Incredible video. Seeing your emotional response to the altars and the parties was so emotional for me. I felt like I was with you. I am so happy you shared this and allowed yourselves to be vulnerable. Love your videos. Inspiring.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It was a weekend we will never forget! Transformative and inspiring! We’re so glad you got to experience this with us.

[@82566]

Thank you for ur reverance and respect shown for the culture and bringing us along to share & learn about this beautiful celebration.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It’s our pleasure. We are so grateful to have experienced this.

[@joseizaguirre4887]

QUE ENVIDIA DE LA BUENA DIOS LOS BENDIGA EN SU DIARIO VIVIR......GRACIAS POR LLEVARNOS POR MEDIO DE ESTOS VIDEOS.....A RECORDAR....ESOS MOMENTOS QUE ASTA LA MUERTE UNO RECUERDA ....GRACIAS ..MUCHISSIMAS GRACIAS

[@TheCountryCollectors]

💕💕💕💕

[@vhoy7899]

Yayyyyyyy !! Great job Adam... you're a darn good chef😜

[@TheCountryCollectors]

We were all so proud of him!! 🤩

[@juaninamillion6174]

😂😂😂

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 😅❤️

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@oceandreamer4997 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@javierjacinto2879]

Excellent video!! You guys did great job 👏 , Oaxaca tiene sus costumbres, tradiciones, cultura, y mucho más, me gusta su contenido, ya me suscribí a su canal, saludos Los Angeles California.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Gracias Javier! 🥰

[@tonyabeeson3995]

Love to see the culture that you showed today.... thanks for that

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Absolutely! Thanks for joining us!

[@juaninamillion6174]

What a great job!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@juaninamillion6174 🙏

[@elsavarela391]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience of the day of the dead in Mexico!! You did a great job!!!🎉❤❤❤

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thank you so much!

[@upabove7536]

Ooo I have been waiting for this all week and WOW so far it's unreal - loved the market and the building of the ofrenda just beautiful.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Yay!! Well welcome! Enjoy the rest of it!

[@upabove7536]

@@TheCountryCollectors I did!! Thank you again. What a tradition!

[@puravida5246]

Me too!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 👍🏽❤️🙏

[@webcreatrix]

I really enjoy all of your videos, but this one is extra special. I have not had the pleasure of celebrating Dia de Muertos in Mexico, but believe it or not, I had a similar touching and spiritual experience during Dia de Muertos at Disneyland.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Hi Denise! Oh I’m sure you did! They tend to do wonderful recreations!

[@KMina]

Es muy interesante esa fiesta, en España no se celebra de la misma forma por lo que me llama especialmente la atención ese maquillaje y todas las flores tan bonitas. Hay que trabajar más esa tortilla!!!! Haha solo es una broma estuvo bien. Buen video fue divertido. Se ve buena fiesta.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Muchas gracias!! 😍

[@lisandrogomez5394]

When they were decorating the ofrenda, tears came to my eyes and memories of my grandparents who have passed on came to my mind. The gate way! Beautiful tradition!!❤

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Aww thank you for sharing that!

[@debbienerys-viera6348]

Wow! Beautiful city. Your videos are spectacular and informative. Thank you for showing us more about that beautiful country. We are about to move to Mexico and we thank you for your point of view on that great country. Looking forward to more videos. 😍👏

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Thanks so much Debbie! That means a lot to us and that’s awesome that you are moving here! Mexico is a really special place! One of your favorites in the whole world 🌎! We have lots of videos about our experiences here from all over the country and are making more every week, so stay tuned!

[@wendayatatime3939]

Guys!!! I love this video!! The intro was amazing! I’ve learned so much with everything you shared. Wow I can’t get over how beautiful and colorful this celebration is, makes me wanna go next year!!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Wendaaaaay! Thank you 🙏 so much! That means a lot from you! It was definitely a mind expanding experience that we will take with us on our life’s journey. The colors, people, food and music were amazing. You should definitely make the time to experience it for yourself! Do you think you might go next year???

[@puravida5246]

Me too!

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@puravida5246 👍🏽

[@robertocastillo7382]

I'm not Mexican, I'm Venezuelan, lived in NYC, for many years, back in the nineties and first decade of this century, met a lot of Mexican people. I've traveled a lot through Mexico, which made me love so much more, its people, culture, traditions and gastronomy. I've never had the privilege to experience this tradition., wich a regret. I've seen a lot of your videos guys, I like you both a lot, very enthusiastic and fun. It's delightful to watch you both in your videos. Looking at you Heidy, getting so emotional with the festivities was very heartfelt, wich made me so emotional and got me to shed a tear or two as well. Love you guys Keep it going

[@TheCountryCollectors]

Aww we truly appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. We hope you can get the chance to experience it. We heard that Pátzcuaro, the island of Janitzio specifically is the place to witness it. It is such a beautiful tradition. I can’t help but get so emotional over femicide. It breaks my heart and makes me so angry at the same time. I really hope things change because not one more woman should be killed solely because of her gender.

[@robertocastillo7382]

​@@TheCountryCollectors I'm sure i will. I know that first time in the video was about femicide, I feel the same way about it, it's not fair But the second time it was out of pure excitement, when you went with the band and crowd into a house, and they were throwing candies to the children. That was the time you showed me how sensitive and respectful you are of the Mexican culture, that although it is not my culture, I respect it very much. I love that you make the effort to pronounce many words in Spanish in the best possible way, it shows me that you also have a lot of respect for our language.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

@@robertocastillo7382 Oh yes, that was such a special moment for sure. We always try to find out the right way to pronounce the words as we think it is very important and you're right, it shows respect!