Day of the Dead Tour Michoacan, 2025

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Meeting Morelia, photoshoot in Day of the Dead style
3 stops
1
The morning will start with a stroll in the Morelia city center, named by UNESCO a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Along the way, we’ll enjoy and learn about local food, traditions, and history. Then we will have lunch in the restaurant that is also a mezcal distillery! Next, we are putting on makeup and dressing in Day of the Dead style and go for a Golden Hour photoshoot in the coastal fields of marigolds. We’ll end the day with dinner in Morelia in the most Day of the Dead style decorated restaurant.
1 day • Admission ticket included
2
After the lunch in the Mexican - French restaurant, we are going to put a makeup and dress in Day of the Dead style and go for a Golden Hour photoshoot in the coastal fields of marigolds. A professional photographer is invited for you!
5 hours • Admission ticket included
3
We’ll end the day with dinner in Morelia in the most Day of the Dead style decorated restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Going to Coco grandma's house
4 stops
4
Get ready for a busy day! We will learn about La Catrina and the art of doll crafting. We will have lunch in Quiroga, sampling local food consisting of the best carnitas you’ve ever had. Next, we are off to the house of Grandma Coco to explore, enjoying the beauty of the small towns decorated with bright marigolds along the way. We will interact with and see how the locals prepare for the celebration. In the evening, we will watch the sunset with a glass of Champagne from a stunning viewpoint. A five-course tasting menu awaits you to enjoy at the top restaurant in Pátzcuaro. Sleep well tonight; tomorrow is a big day!
1 day • Admission ticket included
5
The birthplace of Catrinas, which is the symbol of the Day of the Dead, we will see markets full of hand crafts
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
The main place for one of the most traditional foods in Michoacan - carnitas. We will have lunch in the best restaurant in this town and we will try carnitas
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
The best places to experience authentic Day of the Dead together with Purepecha indigenous people who have kept this tradition for centuries. We will see Danza de los Viejitos - the pre-Columbian dance that was used in religious ceremonies of the Purepecha people
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Celebrating Day of the Dead on the land of Purepecha
2 stops
8
Today is a day and night you will never forget. After breakfast, we’ll wander through ancient cobblestone paths of Patzcuaro town, uncovering secrets of Purepecha traditions and tales that have been passed down through generations. seeing how locals celebrate this glorious day. As midday arrives, we’ll take a break and savor a delicious lunch with breathtaking views of Lake Pátzcuaro. Afterward, you’ll have some free time to wander at your own pace. Soak up the city’s festive atmosphere, join in the local celebrations, or simply relax and prepare for the unforgettable night ahead.
1 day • Admission ticket included
9
As midnight approaches, our adventure takes an incredible turn. We'll gather and make our way to several cemeteries around Pátzcuaro, where the real magic of Día de los Muertos comes to life. Witness how families lovingly decorate the graves of their ancestors with candles, flowers, and offerings, celebrating life and honoring those who have passed. Then, we’ll embark on a boat ride across the mystical waters to Janitzio Island. Here, we’ll visit the final cemetery, watching the quiet reverence of families gathered to honor their loved ones. We’ll stay on the island until the first light of dawn, witnessing an unforgettable sunrise – a truly magical moment that you’ll carry with you forever.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Warm Hospitality, and Artisan Treasures
1 stop
10
Free time to explore, sleep or take it easy in the morning after sleepless night. Take your time to relax, reflect, and perhaps relive the unforgettable moments from the night before. Check out in the late morning to give everyone a chance to sleep in. We’ll gather for lunch at the home of a local family, where the family’s chef will prepare a traditional meal just for us. Served on a terrace surrounded by nature, this lunch is more than a meal; it’s an experience. After lunch, we’ll head to a town renowned for its copper crafts. We’ll return to Morelia around 5pm - 6pm. For those who wish to prolong the magic, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner – a chance to share stories, laugh, and celebrate the unforgettable memories we've created together.
12 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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