Children's Pavilion
Hacienda Niñ@s
7+ years · 50
Can you believe it? Can you turn a delicious Irapuato strawberry into a little sugar skull? With a little patience and a delicate touch, you'll create beautifully decorated strawberries to take home for your Day of the Dead altar.
Hacienda Niñ@s
8+ years · 50
Did you know that at Santa Paula Cemetery in Guanajuato, some people were laid to rest in beautifully decorated niches adorned with flowers and small crosses? Come create your own little niche inspired by them, dedicated to a little soul, and take home a special keepsake to decorate your Day of the Dead altar. Honor the little souls who have gone before us.
Hacienda Niñ@s
8+ years · 90
Here, children will learn how to create Guanajuato's famous and beautiful scalloped candles in vibrant colors, a unique folk art found nowhere else in Mexico or the world. Have you seen them before? They are truly one of a kind. Would you like to place one on your Day of the Dead altar at home?
Hacienda Niñ@s
Todas las edades · 10
Would you like to place a little flower on the altar of our beloved storyteller from all our Festivals? Our dear La Maromerita recently passed away. Her soul will return to visit her altar, where you can stop by and pay your respects.
Hacienda Niñ@s
8+ years · 10
Come discover the biggest toy you've ever seen! "These toys bring boys and girls together. They are crafted right here in this town." That's how its creator, Don Sshinda from Guanajuato, described them.
Hacienda Niñ@s
6+ years · 15
Do you have a keen eye? Come discover incredible toys. Visit the famous children's room at the Hacienda. It's a true gem! Can you tell which ones are from Guanajuato?
Hacienda Niñ@s
6+ years · 50
Learn how to make handcrafted toys all on your own.
Hacienda Niñ@s
8+ years · 50
Believe it or not, unique pieces like these, along with many other toys, were created to welcome little souls. Have you heard of Guanajuato's famous Lupitas? Here you'll learn how to make one. You're going to love it! Best of all, you'll be able to place it on your Day of the Dead altar at home.
Hacienda Niñ@s
3 a 6 years · 35
Would you like to discover how little souls are honored in Guanajuato? Join this workshop and create your own little lantern before taking part in the Procession of the Little Angels. For children ages 3 to 6 only.
Hacienda Niñ@s
8+ years · 50
Did you know that the ancient inhabitants of Guanajuato also decorated their bodies with tattoos? Here you'll discover why and learn how to create your own stamps inspired by those used more than 2,500 years ago. Beyond body decoration, these stamps were also used in ceremonies and rituals honoring the dead.
Hacienda Niñ@s
8+ years · 50
Take on fun games and challenges as you discover why frogs are so important to Guanajuato. Can you catch a fly? How high can a frog jump? Why is Guanajuato known as the Land of Frogs? And what would happen if all the frogs disappeared? You'll love every challenge as you hop your way through the adventure like a frog!
Hacienda Niñ@s
8+ years · 45
They say a ghost has been wandering around... or could it be a mysterious character who has come to tell incredible stories from the days of Guanajuato's ranches and mines? Where did these stories take place? Could they really be true? Don't miss them! What's more, this character has never ventured beyond Guanajuato before.
Hacienda Niñ@s
6+ years · 20-35
Come on, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, little skeletons one and all! Let's wrap up the day's activities at the Hacienda by singing and dancing with Grupo Cántaro.
Hacienda Niñ@s
5+ years · 10
Step inside one of San Miguel de Allende's traditional folk art boxes, transform into a little skeleton, and snap a photo surrounded by skulls!
Hacienda Niñ@s
8+ years · 10
At the center of the Hacienda courtyard, you'll find a pathway illuminated by beautiful candles unlike any you've ever seen. Along the way, you'll discover reproductions of Pre-Hispanic burials inspired by the originals from Chupícuaro, Guanajuato. Can you identify the four elements that traditionally accompanied each burial? You'll also learn how people were laid to rest in ancient times and how burial traditions evolved over time. You're invited to place your offering.
