Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 7 Day Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido: Day of the Dead. In Mexico, death isn’t the end of the road — it’s the beginning of a huge party. Rooted in Aztec tradition, Oaxaca’s colourful Dead of the Dead festivities have been drawing curious visitors for decades. This week-long tour throws you right into the middle of the action with four straight days of parades, macabre costumes, and market visits in search of sugar skulls. Then, it’s off to the coastal town of Puerto Escondido for a few days of well-earned R&R on the beach you’ll be more than grateful...read more for — or, if you’ve still got the energy, parties galore.
Itinerary
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a festival that runs from October 31 to November 2 to celebrate and remember loved ones who have deceased. Although the festival is to honour those who have passed on, it is a festive and upbeat celebration rather than somber gathering. Families cook feasts and offer them by the graves of those who have passed to encourage them to come back and join in on the festivities. Oaxaca is one of the main hubs of celebrations for Day of the Dead – the cemetery vigils and street parades make this an experience not to miss! Stay: Hostal Don Nino
Stop by a local market to learn about local traditions and ceremonial objects used during Day of the Dead celebrations. Stay: Hostal Don Nino
Join in the celebrations during a Day of the Dead parade. Experience all that is going on in the zócalo or main square. Stay: Hostal Don Nino
Enjoy free time to take part in the celebrations in the zócalo, spend the day checking out nearby artisan towns, or visit the ruins of Monte Albán. Stay: Hostal Don Nino
Travel to the tropical paradise of Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free time for optional activities, or chill on the beach. Stay: Hotel Acuario
If you haven't hit the waves yet, grab a board and hang ten, then enjoy an optional final night out with the group. Stay: Hotel Acuario
Depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
Visit markets and learn about festival preparations.
Take part in celebrations during a Day of the Dead parade.
Relax in the tropical paradise of Puerto Escondido.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca
Visit to local markets to learn about ceremonial objects used for Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead parade in Oaxaca
Beach time in Puerto Escondido
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Hotels/hostels (6 Nights, most multi-share)
Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
No meals included
Private vehicle, walking
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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