Mexico unveils the world's tallest Catrina for Día de Muertos in Mexico City

Updated 2026-11-01 · told from many outlets at once

A giant Catrina statue taller than 30 meters stands in Mexico City's Zócalo, marking the Day of the Dead. The installation surpasses a previous record and honors Mexican designer José Guadalupe Posada. The event occurs on November 1st and 2nd.

A 32-meter tall skeleton figure is in Mexico City's main square.
The new Catrina surpasses the previous record set in Puerto Vallarta.
The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd.

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