Day Tour of the Dead in Oaxaca

What distinguishes this experience is the opportunity to live the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca from an authentic, cultural and respectful perspective. In a single night you will visit three emblematic pantheons, each with a different atmosphere and tradition: the history of the General Pantheon, the traditional evening of Xoxocotlán and the emotional Lighting of Santa María Atzompa. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll learn the meaning of cempasúchil flowers, candles, copal and offerings, as you watch Oaxacan families honor and remember their loved ones. More than a night visit, it is a respectful approach to one of the most important living traditions of Oaxaca.

1. 1

   Panteon General

   1 hour

   Start the night at the historic Pantheon General of Oaxaca, also known as Pantheon San Miguel. Between ancient niches, cempasúchil flowers and candles, learn about the history of one of the city’s most iconic cemeteries and discover how Oaxacan families remember their loved ones during the Day of the Dead celebrations.

2. 2

   Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan

   1.5 hours

   Continue to Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán to discover one of Oaxaca’s most renowned Day of the Dead traditions. During the Evening, families gather around the tombs decorated with cempasúchil flowers and candles, accompanying their deceased among memories, prayers, music and the aroma of the copal.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   2 hours

   End the night in Santa Maria Atzompa and contemplate the traditional “Alumbrada”, one of the most moving expressions of the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. Thousands of lights, cempasúchil flowers and families gathered around the graves create an atmosphere of recollection and memory as the community symbolically welcomes the souls of their loved ones.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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