There is a special type of marigold used to celebrate the day, called cempasúchil, or the Aztec marigold. These flowers are put on the ofrendas (offerings) and have a beautiful color and smell.
Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico, but don't let that fool you! Mexico City actually has a higher elevation than Denver, Colorado, perched at 7,349 feet (2,240 meters) high, making it the highest-population high-altitude city in the world.
