Travel — Mexico City
Mexico City in December
From the city turns red to flower markets, festival fairs, and exquisite illumination.
3 min readDec 5, 2023
As December unfolds, bringing us just four weeks away from a new year, time seems to fly. But hold on, have you ever wondered what Mexico City looked like in this month?
After the vibrant display of orange hues from the Cempasuchil, a marigold flower traditionally associated with the Day of the Dead, Mexico City undergoes a captivating transformation. The city turns into a breathtaking sea of red as La Flor deNochebuena blooms throughout the city.
La Flor de Nochebuena (which means the flower of Christmas Eve), also known as the poinsettias, has become a symbol of Christmas in Mexico, with its vibrant red and green colors reflecting the festive vibes.
