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Three people with face paint and colorful flowers in their hair. 2
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Price is P 42,449 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience a private cultural journey into Oaxaca’s living heritage during Día de los Muertos. Walk through Xoxocotlán with a local guide as historic traditions come to life under candlelight and marigold paths.

    Visit beautifully decorated cemeteries where families honor loved ones with altars, music, and offerings. Learn the meaning behind each symbol, from flowers to candles, while gaining insight into this deeply rooted cultural celebration.

    Taste traditional pan de muerto or warm chocolate as you explore the atmosphere filled with stories, remembrance, and connection. This immersive experience reveals the true spirit of Oaxaca’s cultural and historic heritage.

    Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Activity location

  • Parque Central Xoxo
    • 3 Genaro V. Vásquez
    • 71230, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Parque Central Xoxo
    • 3 Genaro V. Vásquez
    • 71230, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Celebrating Day of the Dead in Xoxocotlan Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
P 42,448.52 x 1 AdultP 42,448.52
Total
Price is P 42,448.52

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private bilingual cultural guide (English/Spanish)
  • Inclusions
    Cultural and historical storytelling
  • Inclusions
    Tasting of pan de muerto OR traditional hot chocolate
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Meals or purchases beyond included tastings

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Parque Central Xoxo

  • 20m
Begin in the heart of the town where marigold stalls line the square. Your guide explains the history of the celebration as you notice the first flicker of evening candles.

Santa Elena

  • 35m
Walk among tombs covered with flowers and gifts. You see families whisper prayers and place food offerings. The scent of copal incense fills the air as your guide explains each symbol.

Del Panteón

  • 1h 5m
Enter the main cemetery alive with sound and light. Brass bands play beside graves glowing with hundreds of candles. You listen to stories while sipping hot chocolate or breaking pan de muerto. The night ends with a quiet reflection under a sky of flickering light.

Location

Activity location

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    Parque Central Xoxo
    • 3 Genaro V. Vásquez
    • 71230, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Parque Central Xoxo
    • 3 Genaro V. Vásquez
    • 71230, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, Mexico

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