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Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca National Geographic

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Start and end in Oaxaca
4.6 (6 reviews)
  • Exterior of Santo Domingo de Guzmán church in Oaxaca.
  • A large historic building with ornate architectural details.
  • Plate of fresh tortillas with salsa, guacamole and sour cream at an outdoor Mexican meal
  • Colorful kitchen table set up with traditional Mexican dishes.
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  • The impeccable choices that were made to submerge the group into the culture, not just as tourists but as participants was fantastic!

    Susan•traveled in November5.0
  • Stone terraces and pyramids of Monte Albán rising above grassy plazas
  • Wide view of ancient ruins with tourists walking around.
  • Colourful Day of the Dead ceramic skeleton figures displayed against a wooden door
  • Colorful altar decorated with offerings and flowers.
  • Wide elevated panorama of Monte Albán’s ceremonial centre under a clear sky
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marques del Valle)

    Included Activities

    • Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
    • Welcome Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marques del Valle)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation With Expedition Leader
    • Altar Preparation
    • Cempasúchil Fields Visit
    • Oaxaca Culinary Experience
    • Oaxaca Day of the Dead Celebrations
    • Cemetery Vigils in Atzompa
    • Day of the Dead Parades - Oaxaca and Etla Valley
    • Orientation Walk and Market Visit in Oaxaca

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to artisan communities to see local crafts (pottery, weavings, mezcal production)
    • Ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán (950 MXN per person)
    Landmarks
    Monte Albán
    Atzompa Cemetery
    Etla Valley
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  3. Day 3

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marques del Valle)

    Included Activities

    • Oaxaca Day of the Dead Celebrations
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  4. Day 4

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marques del Valle)

    Included Activities

    • Oaxaca Day of the Dead Celebrations
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  5. Day 5

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marques del Valle)

    Included Activities

    • Oaxaca Day of the Dead Celebrations
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  6. Day 6

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Marques del Valle)

    Included Activities

    • Oaxaca Day of the Dead Celebrations
  7. Day 7

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

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Traveler Moments

  • Three people in costume with face paint, possibly for a festival.
  • A group of people seated at a restaurant that is decorated for an event.
  • A large historic building with ornate architectural details.
  • Colorful kitchen table set up with traditional Mexican dishes.
  • Wide view of ancient ruins with tourists walking around.
  • Scenic view of mountains and valleys under a blue sky.
  • Colorful altar decorated with offerings and flowers.
  • Ancient stone structure ruins under a clear sky.
  • Natural pool with people enjoying the view of surrounding mountains.
  • Group of people in a cemetery during an evening event.
  • Parade with participants dressed in vibrant costumes at night.
  • Scenic view of lush foliage with mountains in the background.

Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Katherine5.0•November 2025
    Our guide Cesar was so knowledgeable and thoughtful. He ensured our group enjoyed our time and made us all feel...
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    • Three people in costume with face paint, possibly for a festival.
    • A group of people seated at a restaurant that is decorated for an event.
    Traveled in October 2025
  • Susan5.0•November 2024
    I can’t say enough about this tour and especially about Suyen! The impeccable choices that were made to submerge the...
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    • Colorful altar decorated with offerings and flowers.
    • Scenic view of mountains and valleys under a blue sky.
    • Wide view of ancient ruins with tourists walking around.
    • Scenic view of lush foliage with mountains in the background.
    • A large historic building with ornate architectural details.
    • Parade with participants dressed in vibrant costumes at night.
    • Group of people in a cemetery during an evening event.
    • Ancient stone structure ruins under a clear sky.
    • Colorful kitchen table set up with traditional Mexican dishes.
    • Natural pool with people enjoying the view of surrounding mountains.
    Traveled in October 2024
  • Karen5.0•November 2023
    We can not say enough about what a great experience this was. Arjeri our tour guide was fantastic and went over and...
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    Traveled in October 2023
  • Lewis4.5•November 2019
    great trip thanks to Hugo. If you are thinking of visiting Oaxaca during the day of the dead celebration, a guided...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • Larissa
    Larissa4.0•November 2019
    Sid was amazing. Hotel casantica was not
    Traveled in September 2019
  • Heather
    Heather4.0•November 2017
    Excellent trip! Appreciated the choices of activities to do each day. The hotel where we stayed was centrally...
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    Traveled in October 2017
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    Thanks for the review Heather. We will look into the noise issue.
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      This tour will have a leader that speaks Spanish however as travelers in the group are coming from all over the world they will speak to the group in English. We do not offer scheduled group tours only in Spanish. If there is a group of 8 or more then we can enquire with the private groups department if this is something that can be offered.

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