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DAY OF THE DEAD IS A MYSTICAL AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
October 31st: Preparations for Day of the Dead in Zinacántán and San Juan Chamula.
Day 1: The Romerillo and Zinacántán Cemeteries (cemetery and town).
Day 2: The towns and cemeteries of Zinacántán and San Juan Chamula
ROMERILLO - According to the indigenous belief of the community, the souls of the deceased arrive on foot to visit their relatives every November 1st. A visit to the Romerillo cemetery, located on a mountain crowned with 22 enormous Tzotzil crosses, is a very genuine, yet somewhat rude experience.
Zinacántán - The cemetery will be decorated with an abundance of floral arrangements at an altitude of 2,700 meters, offering a beautiful view and a mystical atmosphere. Visit the church and a family of artisans to see the textiles made on a backstrap loom.
SAN JUAN CHAMULA: ancestral indigenous celebrations at the cemetery, visit the church.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of Arco del Carmen, historical monument at the end of Miguel Hidalgo street
Itinerary
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1
The guide will give you explanations about the fusion of prehispanic religion with the catholic, symbolism and significance of this indigenous culture
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
We will visit a local family
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
The Day of the Dead festival is a mixture of emotions; color, joy, sorrow, and remembrance manifest each year when the souls of the faithful departed come to visit the earthly world. This is an indigenous Tzotzil tradition, inherited from their Mayan ancestors, that continues to this day. We will join in the celebrations at the cemetery with respect
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
The church of Chamula is the main reason to visit the village: inside, you will enter the magic and sacred world of rituals of indigenous people of Chamula that you will not see anywhere else. your guide will explain you the symboism and significance of the rituals so you can understand the magic of what you see.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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ROMERILLO is a Tzotzil community. According to the belief of the indigenous people of the El Romerillo community, the souls of the deceased arrive on foot to visit their relatives every November 1st. A visit to the Romerillo cemetery, located on a mountain crowned with 22 enormous Tzotzil crosses, is a very genuine, and in some ways, a rude experience.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Zinacantan, an indigenous community of Tzeltal culture. The cemetery will be decorated with an abundance of floral arrangements, as flower cultivation is one of Zinacantan's main activities. At an altitude of 2,700 m, the cemetery offers a beautiful view and a mystical atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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