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Mexico City: Day of the Dead Comfort

Mexico City: Day of the Dead Comfort

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Discover the origins and rituals of the Dia de los Muertos, or the annual Day of the Dead festival, on a five-day cultural exploration of Mexico City and its surrounds. Visit the museums of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera and learn about their fascination with death, wander about the Tlahuac community, participate in a traditional Day of the Dead ceremony and see elaborate altars dedicated to the deceased. Dive straight into the traditional ceremonies that have made this festival so infamous – and try plenty of Mexico City’s tacos, too (obviously).

Trip Name
Mexico City: Day of the Dead Comfort
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
5
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Veer off the tourist track for a more authentic Dia de los Muertos experience. Join a family in Tlahuac to create an ofrenda (altar), learn about their traditions and take part in their colourful cemetery ceremonies.
  • Soak up the electric atmosphere as Mexico City comes alive with vibrant altars, art, music and community traditions and rituals. Fiesta the night away and get into the true spirit of this haunting ceremonial festival.
  • Take a walking tour of Mexico City with your local leader, taking in the city’s most iconic sites – the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes.
  • Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum in the historic Coyoacan neighbourhood – you'll check out the works in her former home and discover how her art often focused on the notion of death.
  • Travel in a small group of no more than 12 travellers, allowing you to experience deeper cultural connections. With a local leader by your side, you’ll make meaningful memories with the locals throughout the festival.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Mexico City
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico. When you arrive at Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure then begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. One of the world's largest urban centres, Mexico City offers a great variety of impressive museums, galleries and architecture, along with exciting nightlife and delicious street food. If you arrive early, head to the Zocalo – the city's huge central square – to see Aztec ruins and the 16th-century Metropolitan Cathedral, or relax in one of the many parks, plazas or gardens. After your meeting, why not head out and see the city in full swing – street tacos, anyone? Keep an eye out for any Day of the Dead decorations you can spot around town.
Day 2 - Mexico City
After breakfast, visit Coyoacan. There are five centuries worth of Mexican architecture and culture to uncover in this district’s plazas and narrow cobbled streets. Start your day at the lively Jardin Centenario Park, which is surrounded by inviting cafes and townhouses. Then, set off to visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, dedicated to the life and works of the Mexican artist. Located in her former home, the museum contains a collection of her work, as well as artefacts, photographs and personal items.
Day 3 - Mexico City
Enjoy a free morning to keep exploring on your own before regrouping at 1.30 pm. You’ll wave goodbye to Mexico City this morning and head to San Pedro Tlahuac, where Nahuatl descendants preserve traditions from pre-Columbian times, including chinampa farming, fiestas and ceremonies. Visit a local family, get acquainted with their traditional customs and join them to create an altar. Making an altar (or ofrenda as it's called in Spanish) during the Day of the Dead festivities can be a way to remember your ancestors or honour the life of someone who was important. You can get as creative as you like when building the altar, using fresh flowers, candles, incense, bread and calaveritas (decorative skulls made from sugar or chocolate) to create your own display. As part of the Day of the Dead, people organise ceremonies at the cemetery for those not physically with them any longer and commemorate the lives of people who have passed on. You’ll visit the local cemetery and see how the families decorate the graves of their ancestors with the belief that when they return from the dead, their spirits will go to the cemetery first. Some even elaborately decorate paths to their homes with flower petals to lead the spirits back. It’s an eye-opening, beautiful experience that you won’t soon forget. After, have a traditional Mexican dinner before returning to your hotel in Mexico City late in the evening.
Day 4 - Mexico City
Set out on a walking tour of Mexico City’s historic centre with your leader, walking past the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor and Palacio de Bellas Artes. After your walking tour, you’ll also swing by Mercado San Juan, where you might want to buy yourself some lunch. The afternoon is then free for you to explore on your own.
Day 5 - Mexico City
Your immersion in Mexico's Day of the Dead ends after breakfast. That doesn’t mean your Mexican adventure has to come to an end! If you would like to spend more time in Mexico City, and it’s recommended that you do, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to book additional accommodation.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
30-10-202603-11-2026AUD $ 2,785-
29-10-202702-11-2027AUD $ 2,340-
30-10-202803-11-2028AUD $ 2,305-

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights)

Transport

Private vehicle, Metro

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