Día de Muertos Essentials

Bring tradition to life — one color, one flavor, one memory at a time.

Getting ready for your Día de Muertos celebration? Here’s your list of essentials — the soul, color, and flavor that make every altar complete.

Your Día de Muertos Must-Haves:

1. Papel picado — fluttering colors that dance with the wind and celebrate life.
2. Calaveritas de azúcar — sweet smiles that remind us to laugh at life (and death!).
3. Pan de muerto — soft, sugary bread that brings warmth to every table.
4. Flor de cempasúchil — bright marigolds that light the way home for our loved ones.
5. Mole con pollo — a rich, soulful dish that tells a story of family and flavor.

6. Piloncillo — the golden sweetness behind Calabaza en Tacha and Champurrado.
7. Calabaza — slow-cooked and syrupy, a dessert made of memories.
8. La Costeña® Beans and Salsas — the everyday flavors that make every meal feel like home.
9. Candles — a soft light to guide their spirits and warm our hearts.
10. Photos of loved ones — because Día de Muertos is all about remembering with joy.

Each color, scent, and bite keeps the tradition alive — and every ingredient tells a story worth sharing.

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