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Day of the Dead in Huatulco: Mexico's most vibrant tradition.

Huatulco, Mexicoby Bahías Plus

  • 5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Discover the magic of the Day of the Dead in an authentic cultural experience in Santa Maria Huatulco. Travel to the heart of one of Mexico’s most iconic traditions and know the profound significance of this celebration that honors loved ones through altars, flowers, music and ancient flavors. Your experience begins with hotel pickup and a warm floral welcome. Along the way, an expert guide will share the history, symbolisms and indigenous roots of this holiday. Walk the streets decorated with chopped paper, cempasúchil and colorful catrinas, and visit the local pantheon to experience an atmosphere full of tradition and excitement. Visit the home of a local family and discover a traditional Day of the Dead altar while enjoying a tasting of mezcal, water chocolate, yolk bread, black mole and Oaxacan tamales. A unique experience to connect with the living culture of Oaxaca and create unforgettable memories.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • tasting of Oaxacan tamales, hot chocolate and traditional bread.
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

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    Santa Maria Huatulco

    5 hours

    Bahías Plus invites you to experience the Day of the Dead celebration in Santa María Huatulco. The tour begins at your hotel, where you will be greeted with a floral offering before departing for the town. During the journey, the tour guide will explain the importance of this tradition. We will walk through the main streets adorned with papel picado (cut-paper decorations), Catrinas (elegant skeleton figures), flower arches, and carpets, until we reach the municipal cemetery. There, we will experience the mingled aromas of flowers, fruit, and copal incense, as well as listen to serenades dedicated to the departed. Afterward, we will visit the home of a host family who will share the offerings from their traditional altar. We will enjoy a tasting of various mezcals, as well as hot chocolate, egg yolk bread, and black mole. The guide will explain the meaning of each element of the altar. Finally, we will have dinner of Oaxacan tamales and return to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

We will pick you up at your hotel in Huatulco.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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