Mexico City: Day of the Dead Original
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Tour Overview
Feel the mystical vibes of the weird and wonderful Dia de los Muertos, or the annual Day of the Dead festival, on this five-day cultural exploration of Mexico City. Sample tasty street food at the open-air Mercado San Juan, join a calaveritas de azucar (sugar skulls) workshop and take part in a traditional Day of the Dead ceremony. This festival is all about rituals, so you’ll dive straight into the spiritual (and sometimes spooky) ceremonies that have made this tradition so famous.
Trip Code: QVSO
Start
Mexico City
End
Mexico City
Destination
Mexico
Meals
4 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Days
5
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
1i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Take part in the rituals and festivities of the Day of the Dead, like making your own traditional altar offering.
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Discover how sugar and chocolate calaveritas (sugar skulls) are made during a workshop at Calazucho. Hear the stories of this tradition before making your very own sugar skull!
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Visit Tlahuac Cemetery to see the graves that have been decorated with colourful flowers, photos and food. Then, watch the Day of the Dead ceremonies in this spooky setting.
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Sample tasty street food at the open-air Mercado San Juan, where people come to buy everything they need for the Day of the Dead, including the famous pan de muerto sweet rolls.
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Join a walking tour of Mexico City’s historic centre. Pass the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes and see the city come alive with decorations as locals prepare for the festival.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
4 breakfasts, 0 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Included activities
- Mexico City - San Juan Market visit
- Mexico City - City Tour
- Tlalocán - Day of the Dead altar creation
- Tlahuac - Cemetery visit in Tlahuac
- Mexico City - Calaveras de azucar (sugar skulls) workshop
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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