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, candles, 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.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1, October 27: Arrive in Mexico City. You will be greeted upon arrival by our 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 by our company signature anticipating your arrival.
Day 2, October 28: Breakfast and Morning departure from Mexico City by bus and travel directly to Oaxaca, almost 6 hours away. Check in to the Hotel Aitana with lunch included. In the late afternoon, visit the downtown area to see the many colorful altars decorated by families to order their ancestors.
Day 3, 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.
Day 4, 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.
Day 5, 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.
Day 6, 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.
Day 7, 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.
Day 8, November 3: Say adios to a wonderful week. We'll provide your transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Exact departure and tour times will be given to you by your guide 24 hours in advance.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 7 nights in hotel 4 stars with daily breakfast,
- Welcome cocktail,
- Transport and entrances fee to the mentioned sites,
- English guides and bilingual local staff,
- All tours mentioned,
- Special Oaxacan gift,
- Personalized service,
- De luxe transportation,
- Bus tickets Mex-Oax-Mex.
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