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Journeys: Mexico's Day of the Dead in Oaxaca
G Adventures | 7 Days | Roundtrip Oaxaca
October 28 - November 3, 2026
DeCelebrate one of Mexico’s most intriguing festivals in the eclectic city of Oaxaca, where indigenous culture holds strong. During Day of the Dead, which takes place at the end of October and early November each year, pre-Hispanic traditions honouring the departed merge with Catholic feasts to create a truly unique holiday. Delve into the beautiful spirit of Día de los Muertos, witnessing spectacular street dances, costumes, and altars while discovering the picturesque landscapes and mouthwatering flavours of Oaxaca.
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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys
- Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
Service Level: Upgraded
- Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
- Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
- Small group experience; Max 16
Age requirement: 12+
- All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What's Included?
- Your G for Good Moment: Oaxaca Culinary Experience, Oaxaca
- Arrival transfer
- Visits to observe cemetery vigils in the small surrounding towns
- Oaxaca and Etla Valley Day of the Dead parades
- Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
- Alebrijes Artisan Community
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Accommodations: Hotels (6 nts.)
- Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch (Allow USD265-345 for meals not included.)
- Transportation: Private vehicle, walking
- Staff & Experts: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Additional Information
Day 1: Oaxaca
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Day 2: Oaxaca
Take an orientation walk through Oaxaca, known for its colourful crafts, unique cuisine, and vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations. During our walk, we’ll visit two bustling markets selling local foods, ornaments, and many Day of the Dead essentials. Over the course of the week, immerse yourself in the festival’s theatrical parades, watching people dressed in elaborate costumes march to the tune of brass bands; and observe local families gathering at candle-lit altars and graves on visits to the city’s cemeteries.
Day 3: Oaxaca
Set out to explore the culinary delights of Oaxaca with a local host. The culinary richness of Oaxaca has been featured on an episode of National Geographic’s “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted”, in which Ramsay explores the history and traditions of this Mexican city while learning how to make mole and tortillas from talented locals. Learn how to flip your own tortillas at a tortilla-making workshop before continuing to a local family's kitchen to taste an array of delicious Oaxacan dishes and chat with your hosts about traditional cooking methods and Oaxacan food culture. You’ll also have free time to explore the city and its surroundings.
Day 4: Oaxaca
Spend the day experiencing Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead festivities. Attend atmospheric vigils, photograph the boisterous parades, and learn about the spiritual significance of the holiday’s rituals. Opt to travel to Hierve el Agua. This stunning natural formation of mineral pools near the edge of a cliff.
Day 5: Oaxaca
Continue exploring the captivating culture of the Day of the Dead. In your free time, choose to wander among the plazas and pyramids of the Monte Albán ruins, a Zapotec site dating to the eighth century BC.
Day 6: Oaxaca
Enjoy the last of the Day of the Dead festivities. You may also opt to visit a nearby artisan community for a look at Oaxaca’s renowned traditional crafts, including pottery and handwoven textiles. Alternatively, learn how to prepare mole, the flavoursome Mexican sauce that comprises a famously inexhaustible list of ingredients.
Day 7: Oaxaca
Depart at any time.
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