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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Jalatlaco’s cobblestone streets become an open-air gallery on this shared walking tour in Oaxaca City. See colorful murals featuring ancestral stories, festive skulls, and symbols tied to death and celebration, while learning about the cultural roots of the Day of the Dead. The walk offers context on how Oaxacan art connects generations, preserves memory, and reflects the neighborhood’s old-village character in the heart of the city.
What's included
Cultural experience with a local
Does not include drinks and meals
What to expect
50m
The experience consists of a one-hour walking tour through this historic neighborhood, where we will discover how death becomes art at every corner. We will walk among vibrant murals that tell stories of ancestors, festive skulls, and symbols filled with meaning, while learning about the cultural roots that sustain this tradition.
This is not just a walk to admire murals, but a journey into the Oaxacan worldview: how the living coexist with memories, how art becomes a bridge between generations, and how an entire neighborhood turns into an open-air museum of memory and identity.
The neighborhood of Jalatlaco is one of Oaxaca’s best-kept secrets: a corner that preserves the charm of an old village in the heart of the city. Its cobblestone streets, adobe houses, and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect setting to connect with Mexican culture through one of its deepest expressions: the relationship with death.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet at the entrance to the Church of the Temple of San Matías in the Jalatlaco neighborhood to begin our tour.
End point
We will meet at the entrance to the Church of the Temple of San Matías in the Jalatlaco neighborhood to begin our tour.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
