Oaxaca Pantheons: Tlalixtac and San Felipe

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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers

Overview

Experience a Day of the Dead night in Oaxaca with a group tour of the cemeteries of Tlalixtac and San Felipe.

The experience starts at 7 pm heading to Tlalixtac, where our certified guide will explain the meaning of this tradition. Afterward, you will have an hour free to tour the pantheon and appreciate flowers, candles, and decorations.

At 8:30 pm we will continue towards San Felipe. There you can tour the pantheon, observe different styles of tombs and headstones, and learn another way of living this celebration. You will also have free time to have dinner on your own.

During the tour we included candle, marigold flower, borla, and mezcal.

Return to hotels around 11:45 p.m.

Includes: transportation, travel insurance, certified guide, candle, flowers, and mezcal.

Does not include: food, additional drinks, or personal expenses.

IMPORTANT: Group tour, not private. It is only done on November 2nd. We request that respect be maintained for families and their traditions.

What's included

  • Flowers and candles (Offering)
  • On-site Guide (English, Spanish)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Mezcal all along the way
  • Dinner
  • Any other expenses that are not included

What to expect

  1. Tlalixtac de Cabrera
    1h 15m
    We will visit the local cemetery for 1 hour to tour the place, take photos, appreciate and witness where families decorate the graves with candles and flowers, creating a magical atmosphere.
  2. San Felipe del Agua
    1h 15m
    We will visit the local cemetery for 1 hour to tour the place and take photos. Here you will witness how Oaxacan families pay tribute to their loved ones with candles, flowers and offerings on their family graves. Discover the deep meaning of this ancestral tradition on a tour full of history, culture and respect for the afterlife.
  3. El Centro Oaxaca De Juarez
    1h
    Transfer route to the cemeteries, while the guide explains about Oaxaca and the tradition of the Day of the Dead

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

YOU CAN WALK TO THE MEETING POINT IN THE LOBBY OF THE HOTEL QUINTA REAL, LOCATED AT 05 MAY #300, CENTER. WHERE WE WILL ORGANIZE THEM ACCORDING TO THE NPV THAT CORRESPONDS TO THEM TO START THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

End point

YOU CAN WALK TO THE MEETING POINT IN THE LOBBY OF THE HOTEL QUINTA REAL, LOCATED AT 05 MAY #300, CENTER. WHERE WE WILL ORGANIZE THEM ACCORDING TO THE NPV THAT CORRESPONDS TO THEM TO START THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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