We decided to try a truly unique Latin American experience. We went to the cemetery on All Saint’s Day. This is a holiday in Chile so the streets of the city were empty. We read that around 1 million people visit the cemetery and pay their respects to their loved ones that have passed. With over 2 million people buried in this one cemetery it was a sight in itself. The subway was packed to get there. Named one of the World’s Most Scenic Cemeteries by CNN, Santiago’s sprawling Cementerio General is spread over 210 acres. We saw markets in the cemetery streets selling almost anything one could imagine (even ladies under garments). People were cleaning, praying, hanging out and placing flowers on the grave sights, the amount of respect that is given to the dead is remarkable. The most striking and magnificent part of the cemetery is the varying architectural styles of the elegant, massive mausoleums. There were many and they were places of burial for whole families, some reaching up to three stories high. I was left with a real respect for the way the Chileans celebrate their loved ones that have passed. If you are in Santiago, this is a must! – Shawn
Lew Crew Adventures 
Gary and I had the same experience in Puerto Villarta “Day of the Dead” celebrated on Nov 2. We, too, were impressed with their outlook when visiting the cemetaries and a firm belief that their loved ones soul was joining them that day!
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