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- English
- Spanish
Join us on this tour to the town of Mixquic to experience the Day of the Dead.
We will visit the town's cemetery to appreciate the decoration of the tombs, we will observe the offerings that people leave for their deceased and we will learn about the representations that death has had in Mexican culture.
We will witness the "Alumbrada", a tradition in which the cemetery is illuminated only by candlelight.
We will also enjoy the great Fair of the Dead full of music, food, games and dancing to enjoy a unique night.
The guides are historians, archaeologists, anthropologists; extensive knowledge of the subject and with a great taste for sharing Mexican culture.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Head to the Monument to the center of the park, where you will find staff wearing black shirts.
Itinerary
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1
We will depart from our meeting point to reach the town of San Andrés Mixquic (2 hours transfer). Once in Mixquic we will visit the town's cemetery, where the guide will explain to us about the history of the place, the Day of the Dead tradition, the elements that decorate the tombs, etc. The tour with explanation inside the cemetery will last approximately 1 hour.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
At the end of the tour, visitors will have free time to explore the cemetery at their leisure and stroll through the Fair of the Dead held in the town of Mixquic. Visitors will enjoy music, games, food and dancing. Free time in Mixquic will last about 3 hours and 30 minutes. We leave at 9:00 pm to return to the starting point (2 hours of transfer).
5 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- 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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