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Pantheons, flower fields, and traditional dinner

Oaxaca City, Mexicoby Oaxacatours

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 18 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Live a special Day of the Dead night in Oaxaca with a group experience that combines flower fields, cemeteries, and family traditions. We will meet at 5:30 p.m. and leave at 6:00 p.m. heading to a flower field, where you can enjoy the sunset among marigolds and borla, as well as have time to take photographs of the giant catrinas. Afterward, we will continue to Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán to visit its new cemetery and learn how families prepare and decorate the graves during these dates. (LOUD NOISE) Later we will visit a traditional house to appreciate a Day of the Dead altar and enjoy a snack with tamale, bread, chocolate, coffee, and mezcal. (included) The last stop will be the old pantheon of Xoxocotlán, where you will have approximately an hour free to tour it and appreciate the atmosphere of this celebration. Return to the Oaxaca Center approximately at 12:00 a.m. IMPORTANT: Group tour, not private. It is only done on October 31st.

What's included

  • Mezcal throughout the journey
  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance to Flores field
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tamale, Coffee, Chocolate and Bread
  • Any extra expenses not included

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    1 hour

    Cempasuchil and Borla field Sunset appreciation appreciation of giant catrinas for photos

  2. 2

    Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan

    1.5 hours

    "New" Pantheon You will walk among the graves decorated with flowers, offerings, and music. We will explore the cemeteries of Xoxocotlán Oaxaca, where life and death embrace in a unique celebration full of color and emotion. NOTE: THERE ARE CONCERTS WITH EXTREMELY LOUD MUSIC, BRING YOUR EARPLUGS IF NECESSARY

  3. 3

    Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan

    40 min

    Dinner at the homes of local community members. Tamal, bread, coffee/chocolate + mezcal

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    1.5 hours

    Our guides will invite you to discover the emblematic "Old" Pantheon of Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, in the context of Day of the Dead. This is a special time to appreciate the colorful graves and decorations that pay tribute to loved ones. You will have the opportunity to capture unique moments with your cameras and immerse yourselves in the rich tradition of this celebration. Don't miss it!

Meeting and pickup

YOU CAN WALK TO THE MEETING POINT IN THE LOBBY OF THE HOTEL QUINTA REAL, LOCATED AT 05 MAY #300, CENTER. WHERE WE WILL ORGANIZE THEM ACCORDING TO THE NPV THAT CORRESPONDS TO THEM TO START THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

End point

YOU CAN WALK TO THE MEETING POINT IN THE LOBBY OF THE HOTEL QUINTA REAL, LOCATED AT 05 MAY #300, CENTER. WHERE WE WILL ORGANIZE THEM ACCORDING TO THE NPV THAT CORRESPONDS TO THEM TO START THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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