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Oaxaca Day of the Dead 2023

Oaxaca Day of the Dead 2023

11500$ mx per person
5 days
Cultural
Gastronomy

Oaxaca is one of the most fascinating towns in Mexico and the festivity of the Dead becomes one of the essential dates to visit it.

This year we propose a complete itinerary with an ethno-tourism approach to discover the roots of this unique and world-renowned tradition.

Having different families from rural areas as hosts, we will learn first-hand how to prepare offerings and the meaning behind these traditions, as well as different visits with an expert guide.

We will participate in popular festivals such as the Comparsa or Muerteada, visit the spectacular archaeological sites of Monte Alban and Mitla, try traditional food in the houses of various host families and learn about the mezcal distillation process with ancestral techniques, to taste it later.

In short, this itinerary will make you feel like one more member of the community. Sharing with the families will offer you a familiar warmth as you celebrate this festivity together.

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  • Departure/Return Location
    Ciudad de Oaxaca
  • Included
    Guide
    meal tasting
    Meals
    transport
  • Not Included
    Accommodation
    Flights

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Tour Plan

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DAY 1. October 30th
OAXACA CITY We will start at the indicated point to begin our activity in the famous Jalatlaco neighborhood together with a local Urban Art artist to make an allegorical mural for the "Day of the Dead" festivities. Full day activity. The necessary materials will be provided for participans.
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DAY 2. October 31st
  • AM: Transfer to the Mercado de Abastos where we will make the necessary purchases for the preparation of the "Altar of the Dead" at the home of a rural family in the town of Tlalixtac. We will also visit a traditional bakery dedicated to making Pan de Muerto. At the end of our altar, a traditional meal of the festivities will be offered.
 
  • PM: We will leave for the town of Xoxocotlán to witness the cleaning and decoration of the tombs by the locals as a way of inviting their deceased to participate in the festivities. We will provide you flowers and candles to place at the graves of your choice.
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DAY 3: November 1st
  • AM: Transfer to the imposing archaeological site of Monte Albán to see, with our guide, this impressive cradle site of the Zapotec civilization  built on the top of a mountain. It is the largest and most important ruins in the state of Oaxaca. Return to the city to take a walking tour of the historic center, see some of the main buildings and admire the decoration of houses and public spaces prepared for the occasion.
 
  • PM: We will go to the community of Soledad Etla to witness the "Comparsa" or "Muerteada" and dance with the locals to the rhythm of the melodies played by a local band. Later we will move to another community where a family will be our hostess and will share the typical dinner for the night of Muerteada.
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DAY 4: November 2nd
  • AM: On the most important day of these dates, we will leave for the majestic Mitla, a Zapotec ceremonial site called "The Place of the Dead." Visit of the archaeological site and after the Mitla pantheon, where the locals will be making offerings to celebrate their deceased.
 
  • PM: Travel to Teotitlán del Valle where our host family will prepare a traditional meal for us. Likewise, together with them, we will offer the final offering to the deceased before their departure and then we will visit the town pantheon, where the families come to say goodbye bringing them fruits, tamales, tortillas, breads, beers, mezcal and music. We will have a small tasting of chocolate and bread of the season.
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DAY 5: November 3rd
  • AM: Travel to San Bartolo Coyotepec to visit the workshop of Carlo Magno, a renowned local black clay artist, who has dedicated much of his work to representing the traditions of the town. Awarded and acclaimed, it is a clear example of the connection between art, tradition and Oaxacan idiosyncrasy.
 
  • PM: Later we will travel to Sta. Catarina Minas to see a palenque that produces mezcal with the ancestral technique, that is, distilled in a clay pot and where we will have a tasting of mezcal and traditional Oaxacan food.
  ** End of program **    
  • We ask the participants to bring five small representative objects from their place of origin to share them with the artist and the four host families of the program.
 
  • It is possible to participate for individual days, ask for the prices according to the day you are interested in.
      THE TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Transportation during all visits and activities from the agreed meeting point.
  • Bilingual SECTUR certified guide throughout the tour.
  • Tickets and visit to the archaeological sites of Monte Albán and Mitla. Guided tour of the Historic Center of Oaxaca.
  • Three meals, one dinner, a chocolate snack of pan dulce and tamales.
  • Mezcal tasting in an artisan palenque.
  THE TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:
  • Accommodation.
  • Meals not described in the itinerary.
  • Drinks.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Guide and driver tips.
  • VAT.
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