Explore Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead: build altars, tour cemeteries, and paint your Nahual. Reserve by October 12. Limited spots available.
Explore Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead: build altars, tour cemeteries, and paint your Nahual. Reserve by October 12. Limited spots available.
Experience the Tradition of Building a Day of the Dead Altar with a Oaxaca Family (October 30)
Panteon General - General Cemetery: This historic site offers the perfect backdrop to delve into Day of the Dead traditions. Graves adorned with flowers and candles light the way for loved ones to their final resting place, creating an atmosphere of…
Experience the Tradition of Building a Day of the Dead Altar with a Oaxaca Family (October 30)
Panteon General - General Cemetery: This historic site offers the perfect backdrop to delve into Day of the Dead traditions. Graves adorned with flowers and candles light the way for loved ones to their final resting place, creating an atmosphere of reverence and love.
Panteón Mictlancíhuatl - Xoxocotlán Cemetery: Engage in a more personal experience at this cemetery, where families come together to honor their departed. The intimate and tranquil setting allows you to connect deeply with the emotional core of this celebration.
Municipal Pantheon Atzompa - Atzompa Cemetery: Discover a unique blend of pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions here. The vibrant altars and offerings spark curiosity about the region’s beliefs and history.
Cemeteries Tour (October 31)
Panteon General - General Cemetery: This historic site offers the perfect backdrop to delve into Day of the Dead traditions. Graves adorned with flowers and candles light the way for loved ones to their final resting place, creating an atmosphere of reverence and love.
Panteón Mictlancíhuatl - Xoxocotlán Cemetery: Engage in a more personal experience at this cemetery, where families come together to honor their departed. The intimate and tranquil setting allows you to connect deeply with the emotional core of this celebration.
Municipal Pantheon Atzompa - Atzompa Cemetery: Discover a unique blend of pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions here. The vibrant altars and offerings spark curiosity about the region’s beliefs and history.
Paint Your Nahual - Protective Animal (November 1)
San Antonio Arrazola - After an evening of reflection and spiritual connection, we invite you to the second day of our unique tour. According to local cultures, each person has an animal that guides and protects them throughout their life. Learn how this animal embodies your unique qualities and energies, offering guidance and protection along your journey.
We will explore the world of alebrijes in San Antonio Arrazola, the fantastical hand-carved and painted creatures that hold a special place in Mexican culture. In an authentic workshop, you’ll have the chance to create your own alebrije with a meaningful twist: discovering your “Nahual” or protective animal!
We will help you connect with your Nahual, enabling you to craft a unique alebrije that reflects your spirit and personality. Our instructor will guide you through the painting process, ensuring your creation is a true representation of yourself and your heritage.
- Shared transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Includes: Your “Nahual” which is a small (12-15 cm) wooden figure to paint, paint and brushes.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Shared transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Includes: Your “Nahual” which is a small (12-15 cm) wooden figure to paint, paint and brushes.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
This experience is an opportunity to explore the intersection between tradition and personal expression, and to take home not only a tangible memory, but also a deep connection to local culture and beliefs.
Join us on this three-day journey through the vibrant traditions of the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. From the construction of a traditional altar for…
This experience is an opportunity to explore the intersection between tradition and personal expression, and to take home not only a tangible memory, but also a deep connection to local culture and beliefs.
Join us on this three-day journey through the vibrant traditions of the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. From the construction of a traditional altar for the dead in the home of an Oaxacan family, the veneration in the cemeteries to the creativity in the formation of your “Nahual”. This tour will provide you with a unique and enriching perspective of a festivity deeply rooted in the identity of Oaxaca.
Day 1: Build the traditional altar for the dead with an Oaxacan family
Day 2: Cemeteries tour (October 31)
Day 3: Experience “Paint your Nahual” (November 1)
The deadline to reserve is October 12, please note that places are limited.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.