Day of the Dead tour in Michoacán México - 10/28-11/5/2023

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10 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

The tour is provided with local guides who know the area and have been doing these tours for more than 15 years. We provide unique cultural experiences. We know some of the best restaurants that are hard to find. During this time of year it can be difficult to find accommodations and transport in this area. We stay at home on the island of Yunuen and have made arrangements for all of the hotels during the trip.

What's Included

Breakfast (Optional[9])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet travelers at the Morelia airport unless other pick-up arrangements are made.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival - Morelia International Airport (MLM) October 28th, 2023

    1 stop
  • 1

    Arrival Fly to Morelia International Airport (MLM) and stay in Zinapecuáro, Michoacán, Mexico at La Posada de los Colorines at Atzimba Water Park which includes access to the healing waters of their mineral pools. We’ll also see the harvest of Marigolds from the fields surrounding Morelia in a feast of colors and scents.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Opening celebration at the pyramid of Zirahuato

    1 stop
  • 2

    Apertura Opening celebration at the pyramid of Zirahuato to welcome our ancestors and the Monarch butterflies on their migration to México to mark the beginning of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacán

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Santa Clara del Cobre

    1 stop
  • 3

    Explore the Pueblo Magico Santa Clara del Cobre where we’ll explore the artisans in copper unique to this area and observe a workshop where we can learn about the process Stay at rustic cabańas on Lake Zirahuen and play a traditional game of Loteria

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Uruapan National Park

    1 stop
  • 4

    Photograph as we ramble through the tropical rainforest of Uruapan National Park to see waterfalls and other natural views along the river

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Tzintzuntzan for Day of Dead traditional ceremonies

    2 stops
  • 5

    Experience the view at el Mirador del Estribo where we’ll have an overview of Lake Patzcuaro on our way to the Zona Arqueológica de Ihuatzio. Participate in the traditional Day of the Dead celebration in Tzintzuntzan that starts with the annual procession to the Ex-Convento de Santa Ana and continues on to the cemetery Travel by boat to the island of Yunuen in Lake Patzcuaro at private house rental where we’ll spend two nights.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    The old convent hosts the parade and blessings on the night of November 1st to begin the Days of the Dead Celebration. We'll view the parade from the expansive grounds and visit the convent in the evening. Each year they offer a special program for Day of the Dead

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Patzcuaro

    1 stop
  • 7

    Absorb the sights and sounds of this celebration on our tour of Patzcuaro with free time to peruse the multiple artisan markets that are only available during this season

    8 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Catrina Festival

    1 stop
  • 8

    Visit La Feria de la Catrina at Capula. Capula is the home of the Catrina which has become a symbol of Day of the Dead.

    4 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Morelia

    1 stop
  • 9

    Walkabout and spend time in the colonial city and UNESCO world heritage site of Morelia with a city tour and free time to explore on your own

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Morelia

    1 stop
  • 10

    Clausura See the Ex Convento de Santa María Magdalena Cuitzeo and the Zona Arqueológica de Tres Cerritos Dinner at Hotel de La Soledad and closing celebration at Hotel Historias

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Departure - November 5th, 2023

    1 stop
  • 11

    Departure from Morelia to the international airport

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Monarch Odyssey

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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