Discover Mexico - Day of the Dead (Oaxaca)

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This trip packs a lot in - culture, Mayan sites, eating, seeing local craftsmen at work, and just soaking up the atmosphere in the old Spanish colonial towns. Around and about in Mexico city, beautiful Puebla, San Cristobal and then lots of Mayan sites. The hotels were all good (had one slight problem in one of them but hopefully Exodus can get that sorted out for future trips). There are some long travelling days due to the distances which need to be covered, but it's worth it and a lot of the scenery is just amazing to see.

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16 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Mexico City, Mexico

Cancún, Mexico

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Highlights

Immerse yourself in the Day of the Dead festivities

Travel from Mexico City to Cancún

Discover Oaxaca's intense culinary and artistic traditions

Be awed by Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World

Explore highlands, jungles and coastlines

Itinerary

Time your adventure in Mexico to coincide with Día de Muertos and experience the country at its most meaningful. In Oaxaca, we join a Zapotec family for a traditional lunch, follow the rhythm of a street parade and visit the cemetery after dark, when candles and marigolds transform the graves of loved ones into places of remembrance and reunion. Beyond the festival, we trace the story of Mexico itself: from the grand avenues and museums of Mexico City to the Maya city of Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Along the way, we pass jungle-clad temples, colonial plazas and the artistic legacy of Frida Kahlo.

To ensure the best possible Day of the Dead experience, the order of activities may change. Alternatively, explore our Day of the Dead in San Cristobal trip or our standard Discover Mexico adventure.

day 1Adventure starts in Mexico City

Welcome to Mexico City, one of the most exciting capitals in the world and known for its layers of Aztec, colonial, and modern history.
Today is all about settling into the hotel and city, as we have our welcome briefing tomorrow morning.
Want more time in Mexico City? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

day 2Discover museums, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo

day 3Walk the historic centre and local markets • Cruise the canals of Xochimilco

day 4Tour Teotihuacán • To Puebla • City tour with Palafoxiana Library

day 5Visit Zapotitlán Botanical Garden • To Oaxaca

day 6Monte Albán • San Antonio Arrazola • Oaxaca Day of the Dead parade

day 7Day of the Dead traditions in rural Oaxaca

day 8Learn how to create popular Mexican dishes

day 9Visit the ancient tree at Tule and ruins of Mitla • Mezcal tasting • To Salina Cruz

day 10Cruise through the Sumidero Canyon • To San Cristóbal de las Casas

day 11Tour the markets and crafts of San Cristóbal

day 12To Villahermosa • Optional visit to the Roberto Barrios Waterfalls

day 13Explore the jungle ruins of Palenque • To Campeche

day 14Discover the ruins of Uxmal • Enjoy a traditional lunch • To Mérida

day 15Explore Izamal • Swim in Yokdzonot cenote • To Chichén Itzá

day 16Tour the wonders of Chichén Itzá • Adventure ends in Cancún

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Accommodation

All accommodation: 15 Classic nights (hotels)

Meals

All breakfasts, five lunches, one dinner

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (private minibus and boat) and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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Itinerary

day 1Adventure starts in Mexico City

day 2Discover museums, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo

day 3Walk the historic centre and local markets • Cruise the canals of Xochimilco

day 4Tour Teotihuacán • To Puebla • City tour with Palafoxiana Library

day 5Visit Zapotitlán Botanical Garden • To Oaxaca

day 6Monte Albán • San Antonio Arrazola • Oaxaca Day of the Dead parade

day 7Day of the Dead traditions in rural Oaxaca

day 8Learn how to create popular Mexican dishes

day 9Visit the ancient tree at Tule and ruins of Mitla • Mezcal tasting • To Salina Cruz

day 10Cruise through the Sumidero Canyon • To San Cristóbal de las Casas

day 11Tour the markets and crafts of San Cristóbal

day 12To Villahermosa • Optional visit to the Roberto Barrios Waterfalls

day 13Explore the jungle ruins of Palenque • To Campeche

day 14Discover the ruins of Uxmal • Enjoy a traditional lunch • To Mérida

day 15Explore Izamal • Swim in Yokdzonot cenote • To Chichén Itzá

day 16Tour the wonders of Chichén Itzá • Adventure ends in Cancún

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Itinerary

day 1Adventure starts in Mexico City

day 2Discover museums, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo

day 3Walk the historic centre and local markets • Cruise the canals of Xochimilco

day 4Tour Teotihuacán • To Puebla • City tour with Palafoxiana Library

day 5Visit Zapotitlán Botanical Garden • To Oaxaca

day 6Monte Albán • San Antonio Arrazola • Oaxaca Day of the Dead parade

day 7Day of the Dead traditions in rural Oaxaca

day 8Learn how to create popular Mexican dishes

day 9Visit the ancient tree at Tule and ruins of Mitla • Mezcal tasting • To Salina Cruz

day 10Cruise through the Sumidero Canyon • To San Cristóbal de las Casas

day 11Tour the markets and crafts of San Cristóbal

day 12To Villahermosa • Optional visit to the Roberto Barrios Waterfalls

day 13Explore the jungle ruins of Palenque • To Campeche

day 14Discover the ruins of Uxmal • Enjoy a traditional lunch • To Mérida

day 15Explore Izamal • Swim in Yokdzonot cenote • To Chichén Itzá

day 16Tour the wonders of Chichén Itzá • Adventure ends in Cancún

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