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Catrina or catrín: your photo, in character

Your family as catrina and catrín? A normal photo is enough! We send it back in character for Day of the Dead: ready for your profile, to share or for your altar. We can also turn it into an anime, cartoon or superhero character.

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A couple dressed up as catrina and catrín in front of an altar with candles and marigold flowers.

Catrina or catrín for Day of the Dead

You send a normal photo and we send it back in character as a catrina or catrín: the painted face, the marigold flowers and the mood of the season. It is a fun idea for your profile picture, for the family gathering or for your altar.

  • Couple dressed as catrina and catrín, with marigold flowers, a straw hat and candles
    Catrina and catrín

Other character styles

All year round you can turn your photo into an illustrated character, as a creative gift or a party keepsake.

  • AnimeYour face as an anime-style character.
  • CartoonA fun character, great as a gift.
  • SuperheroYou, or your child, as the hero of an adventure.
  • Catrina or catrínFor Day of the Dead: your photo painted as a catrina or catrín.
People turned into illustrated cartoon characters
Another style: cartoon characters.

How to order your character portrait

  1. Send us the photoOn WhatsApp, just as you have it.
  2. Choose the serviceWe tell you the price and the delivery time.
  3. PayBy bank transfer or card. We send you the details in the chat.
  4. Get it backIn 24 to 48 hours, ready to print or share.

A normal photo is enough

  • Visible faceFacing the camera or at three-quarters, in good light.
  • One person per characterEach character is quoted separately ($250 MXN).
  • Tell us the styleCatrina or catrín, anime, cartoon or superhero.

For your profile or your altar

During Hanal Pixán season the most requested portrait is the catrina or catrín. See all the season’s services, with prices, in Hanal Pixán services.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a character portrait cost?

$250 MXN per character.

How long does it take?

24 to 48 hours.

Which styles are there?

Catrina or catrín, anime, cartoon and superhero.

Which photo should I send?

A normal photo where the face is clearly visible, in good light.

Is it good for the altar or for social media?

Yes. The portrait comes ready to share: for your profile, your social media or your altar.

How do I pay?

By bank transfer or card. We send you the payment details in the WhatsApp chat.

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    NearVisual offers Hanal Pixán photo services in Mérida, Yucatán: photo restoration from $150, a 3-photo altar package for $390, an animated photo for $350, a catrina or catrín portrait for $250 and a memorial Mass invitation for $300. You order on WhatsApp and get them in 24 to 48 hours.

How do you picture yourself as a catrina or catrín?

The first consultation is free. You get the scope, timeline and price in writing before we start, and I reply the same day, Monday to Saturday.

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