Guelaguetza Season
First Guelaguetza: July-16 to July 23, 2009
Second Guelaguetza: July-23 to July 29, 2009
Guelaguetza, the celebration of giving, is commemorated in July of each year in the state of Oaxaca. We invite you along to be a part of this vibrant pageantry that will offer you a glimpse into a well-preserved tradition celebrated by the indigenous communities of Oaxaca Mexico.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1, Thursday, July 16/23: The fun week begins on arrival in Mexico City on Thursday. Arrive any time and our Airport Staff will greet you at the Mexico City airport and take you to the Hotel selected. Enjoy the remainder of your day and evening in Mexico City. La semana inicia a su llegada a la ciudad de México en Jueves, nuestro personal pasará por usted al aeropuerto o estación de autobús para llevarle a su hotel seleccionado en la Ciudad de México tendrá el resto de la noche para disfrutar la Ciudad de México.
Day 2, Friday, July 17/24: Enjoy included breakfast at the hotel before heading off to Oaxaca The trip to Oaxaca is almost 6 hours and you will arrive in Oaxaca in the early afternoon. Check in to the Hotel selected, Breakfast is included every morning at the hotel, the best centrally located four star Hotel in the city, where you will spend the next five nights and six days.
Today you´ll have your first walking city tour in Oaxaca Historic Center. This tour include the historic and architecturally stunning buildings, markets, and churches located in the capital city of the state of Oaxaca. Disfrute de su desayuno y a continuación su viaje a Oaxaca de aproximadamente 6 horas llegando a la Ciudad de Oaxaca temprano por la tarde registrándose en el Hotel seleccionado,localizado en el Centro Histórico, esta tarde tendrá un paseo caminando por el Centro histórico de la Colonial Capital Oaxaqueña mostrándole la arquitectura Colonial de sus edificios, museos e iglesias localizadas en el centro histórico de la capital Oaxaqueña.
Day 3, Saturday, July 18/25: Once again enjoy breakfast at the hotel before visiting some of the riches of the Oaxaca. No trip to Oaxaca would be complete without a visit to Monte Alban. Once of Mexico’s most important archaeological ruins, Monte Alban is located just outside the city of Oaxaca with a gorgeous backdrop of the Oaxaca mountains. Desayuno y paseo por la zona arqueologica de Monte Alban, con un tiempo de aproximadamente 4 horas , regreso al hotel,
. Start off your stay in Oaxaca the first day with an important ceremony of the Guelaguetza week. In the afternoon you´ll admire by your own the parade of the delegations participants of the Guelaguetza celebration,Return to the hotel for the night.
Esta tarde podrá admirar por su cuenta el desfile de los participantes de la celebración, las, 7 regiones de Oaxaca desfilan en comparsa y baile. Regreso al Hotel para pernoctar.
Day 4, Sunday, July 19/26: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. you’ll tour Teotitlan, where you will get a glimpse into local artisans who are known for their intricate weaving and designs, drop by Tule, a city on the outskirts of Oaxaca City, where you will see the largest known Montezuma cypress, well over 2000 years old, and also tour Mitla, an important archaeological site in Oaxacan history. return to Hotel
Later night, see the presentation of the show honoring the legend of Donaji princess, the last reigning princess in the history of Oaxaca. The light and sound show will showcase the colorful past and the honoring of the history of Oaxaca of which the Oaxacans are proud to present. Return to the hotel for the night for your own.
Después del desayuno, tomaremos un paseo a tres destinos, Teotitlan del Valle, donde podrá admirar la demostración y explicación, de la elaboración de tapetes típicos, posteriormente a la visita del árbol del tule. Arbol considerado como el mas grande cerca de 2000 años, para continuar con la visita a la Zona arqueológica de Mitla, donde admirará la zona arqueológica y al lado el mercado de artesanias típicas,regreso al Hote.Por la noche se les llevará a la presentación del espectáculo “Donají la Princesa”, la historia de la última princesa en Oaxaca, contando la historia de Amor, el luz y sonido es colorido y hacen honor a la historia de Oaxaca de los cuales los Oaxaqueños son orgullosos al presentarlo, regreso al Hotel por la noche por cuenta propia.
Day 5, Monday, July 20/27: Today is the biggest and most important celebration of the entire year in Oaxaca. Enjoy an early morning breakfast as we will depart around 8AM for the Guelaguetza show. Since Guelaguetza means “Celebration of Giving” the many communities of Oaxaca come together to celebrate the giving of labor, materials, animals, food, among other things, in this special ceremony. Dancers and musicians from throughout the state come together to perform song and dance. These performers have been preparing all year long for this special ceremony. The presentation lasts throughout the morning and early afternoon. Return for your own to the hotel for the rest of the day.
Al día de hoy la celebración mas importante durante todo el año en la Ciudad de Oaxaca es la Guelaguetza, después de su desayuno se les llevará al espectáculoantes mencionado alas 8am aproximadamente, Guelaguetza significa “Celebración de dar” y muchas de las comunidades de las 7 Regiones de Oaxaca vienen a celebrar juntos trayendo consigo artesanias, comida entre otras cosas mismas que comparten con la audiencia para esta ceremonia tan especial. Bailarines y música de todas las regiones haces su demostración de baile y canto, estas demostraciones son preparadas durante todo el año para estas fechas en especial, hay dos presentaciones en la mañana y en la tarde. Regreso a su Hotel por su cuenta para el resto del día.
Day 6, Tuesday, July 21/28: Once again enjoy breakfast, your´ll have free day to explore, and visit places in town.
Después de su desayuno, Día libre para explorar esta magnifica Ciudad.
Day 7, Wednesday, July 22/29: After Breakfast Return to Mexico City for your final night in Mexico. You will stay at the Hotel Marco Polo. Después del Desayuno regreso al DF con regreso a Cd. De México. Pasará la noche en Hotel en Mexico DF.
Day 8, Thursday, July 23/30: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of your time in Mexico City before we return you to the airport for your flight home. Después de su desayuno le llevaremos al aeropuerto o estación de autobús para su regreso su Ciudad.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Hotel nights and transfers where is mentioned,
- Meals as is indicated in itinerary,
- Entrance fee where is indicated,
- entrance to Guelaguetza _Show and Dinaji show
- 7 Hotel nights with daily breakfast,
- Tours with guide,
- Share transportation,
- Bus tickets Mex-Oax-Mex.
Price does not include any airfare.
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