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One of many altars that were placed around Hemisfair to honor the dead and remember their lives. Altars are used to celebrate the dead, placing things they loved in life such as snacks, musical instruments, and foods. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
The Tower of the Americas towered over Hemisfair during Muertosfest in late October. The iconic tower is a staple for San Antonio, the festival was held from La Villita to the base of the tower. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
A family dressed like La Calavera Catrina look on an altar set up by other San Antonians honoring their family and friends who have passed. Altars are spread throughout Hemisfair ranging in sizes from large like the one pictures or small. Altars are made with incredible detail to remember what those have passed loved in life. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
La Calavera Catrina decorated in marigolds stands in the middle of Hemisfair aside a booth for Muertosfest merchandise. La Calavera Catrina is a symbol for Día de los Muertos. The original drawing was created in the early 1900’s a political cartoon in Mexico and she was adopted by the culture. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
Coasters are one of the many things at the Very That vendor table at Muertosfest in late October. Vendors set up their booths at Hemisfair, many being Hispanic local businesses. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
Coasters are one of the many things at the Very That vendor table at Muertosfest in late October. Vendors set up their booths at Hemisfair, many being Hispanic local businesses. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
Los Calaveras are displayed at Muertosfest as a symbol for Día de los Muertos. Altars are placed around Hemisfair in honor of those who have passed. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
The Walkway to the Institute of Texan Cultures is located by the Tower of Americas where parts of Muertosfest was held. Día de los Muertos is a day to celebrate those who have passed. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
An alebrije statue stood by the aquas frescas stand at Muertosfest in Hemisfair. Alebrijes are fantasy creatures that are brightly colored. Sculptures of alebrijes were spread around Hemisfair for the festival. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
A life sized Calavera statue stood outside the vendor booths are Muertosfest in Hemisfair. Los Calaveras are symbols adopted into Mexican culture dating back to the Aztecs. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
A handmade mask hung from one of the many vendor stands at Muertosfest. The flower headband is iconic to Día de los Muertos, not be confused with the flower crown of fiesta, this one replicates one like La Calavera Catrina. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta 
Día de los Muertos is celebrated in San Antonio during the annual Muertosfest on Oct. 28-29 in Hemisfair. San Antonians gathered to pay tribute to the dead and celebrate the cultural holiday. Photo by Gabriella Alcorta
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