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What makes this Atlixco tour unique in the Day of the Dead season is that you don’t just visit it: you live it with all the senses.
While others only show the places, you tour historic houses, convents, stairs with urban art, panoramic viewpoints and florid fields of cempasúchil, understanding the cultural context behind each site. Also, along the way, you witness the monumental catrinas that fill the city with life and color.
And the best part: you have access to the multi-nurseries, where you walk among thousands of cempasúchil flowers grown by local producers. It is an authentic, enriching and perfect experience to connect with the soul of Mexico in one of its deepest traditions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up travelers at the Unlimited Experiences module, located inside the Municipal Palace of Puebla, in the glass offices on the side of Santander.
Itinerary
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By booking this experience in Atlixco during the Day of the Dead season, travelers will enjoy a tour full of color, tradition and spectacular views. The walk begins in the Historic Center, where you can admire colonial houses, squares full of life and the beautiful former Convent of San Francisco, architectural jewel of the 16th century. During the tour, you will walk through streets adorned with cempasúchil flowers and see the monumental catrinas, giant sculptures that pay homage to this ancient tradition and fill the urban landscape with art. We will go up the iconic Wide Staircase, decorated with murals celebrating local culture, until we reach the Mirador de Cristal in San Miguel Hill, where you will enjoy one of the best views of the valley and the imposing Popocatépetl volcano. An experience that combines history, culture, folk art and living traditions in one of Mexico’s most charming Magic Towns.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
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By booking this experience at the Multiviveros de Cabrera in Atlixco, travelers immerse themselves in a unique natural and cultural spectacle, especially during the Day of the Dead season. Atlixco, known as the "City of Flowers", is transformed into a sea of orange and yellow tones thanks to the flowering of the cempasúchil, an ancestral symbol of this holiday. During the tour, visitors will be able to walk among extensive cempasúchil fields, admiring the work of local florists who grow this flower with dedication and care.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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