The opening of “Spectre” (2015), shot for the Day of the Dead in Mexico City, inspired a real parade the city has held ever since.
Mexico City's Day of the Dead parade didn't exist before the James Bond film: it was created in 2016 to meet visitor demand.
Pick bohemian Coyoacán, where Frida Kahlo lived, over the tourist center. An eSIM helps: ride-hail over street taxis, Google Translate, and offline maps for Teotihuacán.