Casa Santa Muerte, Altar

The altar to Santa Muerte in downtown Cancun sits behind a chain link fence, marked by a collection of skeleton statues draped in satin robes of white, red, and gold. Unlike the Catholic saints housed in nearby churches, this figure receives offerings of tequila, cigarettes, and flowers from those seeking protection or luck in risky endeavors. Local devotees built this space to maintain a permanent site for public prayer, keeping the offerings fresh as a sign of respect for the Bony Lady.