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What distinguishes this experience is the opportunity to live the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca from an authentic, cultural and respectful perspective. In a single night you will visit three emblematic pantheons, each with a different atmosphere and tradition: the history of the General Pantheon, the traditional evening of Xoxocotlán and the emotional Lighting of Santa María Atzompa.
Accompanied by a guide, you’ll learn the meaning of cempasúchil flowers, candles, copal and offerings, as you watch Oaxacan families honor and remember their loved ones. More than a night visit, it is a respectful approach to one of the most important living traditions of Oaxaca.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point will be inside the facilities of Terrestrial Links los Alebrijes inside the square Alcalá 210, interior 203
Drop off will be directly at your accommodation.
Itinerary
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1Panteon General
Start the night at the historic Pantheon General of Oaxaca, also known as Pantheon San Miguel. Between ancient niches, cempasúchil flowers and candles, learn about the history of one of the city’s most iconic cemeteries and discover how Oaxacan families remember their loved ones during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan
Continue to Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán to discover one of Oaxaca’s most renowned Day of the Dead traditions. During the Evening, families gather around the tombs decorated with cempasúchil flowers and candles, accompanying their deceased among memories, prayers, music and the aroma of the copal.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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End the night in Santa Maria Atzompa and contemplate the traditional “Alumbrada”, one of the most moving expressions of the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. Thousands of lights, cempasúchil flowers and families gathered around the graves create an atmosphere of recollection and memory as the community symbolically welcomes the souls of their loved ones.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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