Saludos! Travel to Mexico to experience a unique tradition and cultural experience, the Day of the Dead. Despite its name, the Day of the Dead is a joyful occasion that celebrates the eternal cycle of life. As they say in the southern Mexico city of Oaxaca “We are not here for a long time, we are here for a good time.”   In Oaxaca, the Day of the Dead traditions remain 
authentic and traditional. You will step into to a world of ancient traditions, archaeology, handcrafts and cuisine, and have plenty of time to soak up the preparations for Day of the Dead. 

Later in the week, after your step back in time in Oaxaca, be ready to visit cosmopolitan Mexico City, home to amazing art, fine dining and incredible nightlife. 

Day 1 -October 28th -Mexico City to Oaxaca / Welcome Dinner 

Depart Mexico City on an afternoon flight Oaxaca, Mexico. Your 
hotel overlooks the city, mountains and valleys of Oaxaca. 
This evening your guide, Antonio will formally welcome you to his 
hometown of Oaxaca with dinner and an introduction to the city’s 
Day of the Dead traditions. 

Overnight: Oaxaca - Meals: Dinner 

Day 2 -October 29th -Oaxaca Valley 

Today, a tour of the main sites surrounding Oaxaca including: 
* Santa Maria del Tule, home of the world's largest tree 
* San Jeronimo Tlacochahuaya 
* San Pablo Mitla, famous for its pre-Columbian Mesoamerican buildings 
* Tour a mezcal factory --learn about Oaxaca’s own spirit 
* Teotitlan Del Valle --famous for its woolen rugs 

Overnight: Oaxaca Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

Day 3 - October 30th – City Tour of Oaxaca

Highlights include:
* The Cathedral & Zocalo, the main square
* Santo Domingo Church (one of the most beautiful churches in the world)
* Museum of the Cultures, housing the treasures found in Monte Alban.
* A chocolate factory and two downtown markets.
* A demonstration of the local music of Oaxaca.

Overnight Oaxaco – Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

Day 4 - October 31st - Monte Alban & Craft Village 

Visit Monte Alban, one of the best pre-Columbian archaeological sites in the world. You’ll also visit the craft towns of San Martin Tilcajete (carving and painting of wooden animals known as alebrejes) & San Bartolo Coyotepec (the art of hand-throwing black pottery). Tonight is the formal beginning of the festival. 

Overnight: Oaxaca -Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

Day 5 - November 1st - Free day 

Explore Oaxaca and the Day of Dead activities. Expect family gravesite reunions, candy skulls and calaveras (skeletons), costumes, candles, chocolate, cigarettes and mezcal. Music, food and gaiety in honor of the dearly departed. 

Overnight: Oaxaca -Meals: Breakfast 

Day 6 - November 2nd -Free Morning / Mexico City 

Free morning. Afternoon flight to Mexico City. Evening guided tour of a few of Mexico City’s huge range of nightclubs. Be prepared to go out late and come home early--the next morning. 

Overnight: Mexico City - Meals: Breakfast 

Day 7 -November 3rd -Mexico City. 

Mexico City has been called an “enormous living museum”. Your city tour will include the National Palace, with its beautiful Diego Rivera murals, Constitution Square (the central plaza or “Zocalo”) and the metropolitan cathedral as well as some of the main avenues.  You’ll also visit Chapultepec Park, one of the most important residential areas of Mexico City, in addition to the “pink zone” (Zona Rosa).  Evening farewell dinner, leaving time to explore more of Mexico City’s nightclubs on your own.

Overnight: Mexico City -Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 

Day 8 - November 4th 

Afternoon flights home from Mexico City. 

Meals: Breakfast 

Package includes: 
• Round trip airfare from Mexico City to Oaxaca 
• 7 nights of 4 star accommodations (5 in Oaxaca, 2 in Mexico City) 
• Daily Breakfast 
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary 
• Entrance to all attractions, events and activities mentioned in the itinerary 
• All transportation within Mexico 
• On site tour coordinator 

Not Included: 

Airfare to Cancun, Mexico; meals not mentioned above; Mexico City airport departure tax of $25 to be paid in cash at the airport; personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, internet service, beverages; tips to the tour guide, etc. 

Package price: $2,390 per person, based on a group of 6
Single room: add $525 

For those comfortable in an apron, we can arrange a four hour cooking class in English. Class begins by shopping for groceries at a tukced away market before 
everyone pitches in to cook a delectable four course luncheon of Oaxacan specilaties