Guelaguetza Season:
- First Guelaguetza: July-17 to July 22, 2008
- Second Guelaguetza: July-24 to July 29, 2008
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, Friday, July 17/24: Arrive any time to Oaxaca airport or bus station,weŽll take you to the Hotel selected . Enjoy the remainder of your day and evening in Oaxaca City. Today youŽll 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.
Day 2, 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 Mexicos most important archaeological ruins, Monte Alban is located just outside the city of Oaxaca with a gorgeous backdrop of the Oaxaca mountains.
In the afternoon youŽll admire by your own the parade of the delegations participants of the Guelaguetza celebration,Return to the hotel for the night.
Day 3, Sunday, July 19/26: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. youll 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.
Day 4, 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.
Day 5, Tuesday, July 21/28:
Breakfast, free day.
Day 6, Wednesday, July 22/29:
After Breakfast weŽll take you back to the airport of Oaxaca. End of services.
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,
- 5 Hotel nights & 6 days with daily breakfast,
- Tours with guide,
- Share transportation.
- entrancee to Guelaguetza
- Entrance to Donaji show
Price does not include any airfare.
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North America
Mexico
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Archeology/History
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