Each year throughout Mexico, families honor lost family members and friends by paying tribute to the departed with special ceremonies and altars prepared with favorite dishes, beverages, flowers, photos, aitanacandles, and memorabilia. It is believed that the departed can see and enjoy the observances on these days. It is an important tribute and tradition to honor loved ones. While the end of October is reverently observed preparing for All Saints Days, two special day are set aside. One day is to honor departed children while another day is set aside to honor departed adults.
We invite you to observe this special time in one of the most well known cities where "Day of the Dead" observances take place, Oaxaca. Below is the schedule of events for this tour.

October 27

Arrive in Mexico City. You will be greeted upon arrival by the Mexico Travel Paradise representative for transfer to your hotel to spend the night at the Hotel Marco Polo located in the exclusive Pink Zone area of the Capital City. Once you have claimed your luggage and departed customs and immigrations, the representative will be right outside this area holding MEXICO TRAVEL PARADISE signage anticipating your arrival.Llegada a ciudad de Mexico y traslado al Hotel Marco Polo localizado en la zona rosa.

October 28

Breakfast and  Morning departure from Mexico City  by bus and travel directly to Oaxaca, almost 6 hours away. In the late afternoon, visit the downtown area to see the many colorful altars decorated by families to order their ancestors. Desayuno y salida de ciudad de México por autobús con destino a la Ciudad de Oaxaca, llegada a Oaxaca, tarde libre para conocer la ciudad y ver los altares de muertos y los coloridos paisajes oaxaqueños.

October 29

After breakfast, get to know Oaxaca. In the morning visit the impressive archaeological site of Monte Alban, where one of the most impressive pyramids in North America is located. This site is located on the outskirts of the city and the ancient Zapotec buildings and remains are imposing.
Take a 2 hour break in the afternoon before your being to enjoy a walking city tour highlighting the Santo Domingo Church and Museum among other sites. Return to the downtown area to see the colorful altars and flowers and participate in a tradition of hot chocolate and bread. Return to the hotel for the evening.
Después del desayuno conoceremos Oaxaca, tomaremos un tour a la zona arqueológica de Monte Alban, por la tarde daremos un city tour caminando.

October 30

After breakfast, visit some ancient cities around Oaxaca to see the markets and traditions that have been carried-on for centuries. Visit both Zaachila and Cuilapam. Ancient buildings abound along with ruins in both cities. Some of the handicraft traditions for which these cities are know including wood carving and textiles. You have the afternoon free to relax or explore on your own. Despues del Desayuno tomaremos un paseo por el Mercado indigena de Zaachila, el Ex convento de Cuilapam y la visita a Arrazola Xoxo, para una demostración de la elaboración de los Alebrijes.

October 31

After breakfast, take your  two market tours to the black pottery village of Jalietza and also the indigenous market located Ocotlan. There will be much to discover in these neighbor villages of Oaxaca. Plus a visit to the black pottery village with demonstration.
In the evening, one of the tour highlights will be a visit to the cemetery of Xoxocotlan. This reverent site is one of the best places in all of Mexico to see the ceremony that honors Todos Santos. You will spend around 2 hours at the site. Return to your hotel. Después del desayuno tomaremos un tour visitando los días de mercado de Ocotlan y de Jalietza, mas la visita a la villa de San Bartolo Coyotepec, por la noche haremos la visita al Pante´ on de xoxocotlan

November 1

After breakfast, you will travel in the late morning to the Main Cemetery in Oaxaca City. The traditions and rituals will be on display. Return to your hotel for the rest of the day at your leisure.
There are optional events in the downtown area, convenient for walking that include a Candle Lighting ceremony, a traditional play performance, and awarding of honors for Altar Designs.
Desayuno y visita al panteón general para ver los tapetes de arena que se hacen en dicho panteón. Tarde libre para visitar la ciudad.y disfrutar de eventos opcionales.

November 2

After breakfast, travel to the outskirts of Oaxaca to see the city of Tule, home to the longest living tree, a Monteczuma Cypress over 2000 years old, markets of Teotitlan, famous for locally made and hand-dyed fabric and wool products, and Mitla, a neighboring archaeological. In the afternoon, we will return you to Mexico City for your final night at the Hotel Marco Polo. Después del desayuno Visitaremos el árbol del Tule, Teotitlan del valle y la zona arqueológica de Mitla, check out del hotel y traslado a la estación de autobuses para tomar su transporte con destino a la ciudad de  México.les llevaremos al Hotel Marcopolo para su noche final

November 3

Say adios to a wonderful week. We'll provide your transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Desayuno y traslado al aeropuerto

Exact departure and tour times will be given to you by your guide 24 hours in advance.