Oaxaca at Day of the Dead
2028 October 28 - Nov 2
A cultural weekend witnessing vibrant festivities of the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) featuring candlelit cemetery vigils, elaborate sand tapestries, and public comparsas (costumed street parties).
What's Included:
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6 Days 5 Nights in Boutique Hotel
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Private Cook for our Daily Breakfast
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Tour Lunches, Dinner in one Michelin-starred restaurant
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Airport Transfers from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) only
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Two Full-Day Guided Tours
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WiFi, Yoga, and
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Time for your Own Exploration
Excludes:
International and Domestic Transfers
Passports, Visas, other documents as needed
Tips, Meals and Events and other services, not stated
More specifics at the bottom ...
Itinerary
Note: Not final and is subject to change.
Thursday, October 28: Departure and Arrival in Oaxaca
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Arrive in Oaxaca at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)
Private transfer and Check In at NaNa Boutique Hotel.
Suggested Experiences:
Note: Early evening stroll as the city begins preparing for Día de los Muertos.
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Have an 'orientation' walk through Centro Histórico
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Santo Domingo Church
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Jardín Etnobotánico (outside if closed)
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Andador Macedonio Alcalá
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Local chocolate tasting
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Shop!
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Option: Dinner at an agreed place, pay your own.
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Friday, October 29: Markets & Oaxacan Traditions
Breakfast and Lunch
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A Guided Tour, led by: _______________
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Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Taste: Pan de Muerto, Chocolate grinding, Local cheeses
Explore: Handmade crafts, Flowers and marigolds
Textile village: Teotitlán del Valle
Experience:
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Zapotec weaving
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Natural dyes
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Family workshops
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Lunch with a local family, details TBA.
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Suggested Experiences for the Evening:
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Attend an altar exhibition. Learn the symbolism of:
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Marigolds
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Candles
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Sugar skulls
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Copal incense
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Family photographs
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Saturday, October 30: Artisans & Alebrijes & Michelin Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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A Guided Tour Led by ______________
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Morning:
Visit San Martín Tilcajete
Meet master artisans creating the famous hand-carved Alebrijes.
Learn how each sculpture is carved and painted.
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Afternoon:
Visit a mezcal distillery.
Enjoy a traditional lunch.
Return to Oaxaca.
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7:00 pm Michelin Dining at TBA
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Sunday, October 31: Preparing for the Spirits with Local Family
Breakfast
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Morning Is Yours.
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Suggested Experiences:
45-min Yoga at the Pool
Explore galleries and cafés.
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Afternoon:
Build a traditional ofrenda (altar) with a local family.
Learn the meaning behind every offering.
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Late Afternoon: Enjoy neighborhood celebrations.
Experience:
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Live music
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Traditional dances
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Street food
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Candlelit streets
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Local families preparing for All Saints' Day
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Monday, November 1: Día de los Muertos 'the highlight of the journey'.
Breakfast
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Suggested Experiences:
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Morning: Visit beautifully decorated cemeteries.
Observe families decorating graves with:
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Marigolds
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Candles
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Favorite foods
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Flowers
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Music
Afternoon: Enjoy local cultural performances.
Eat lunch especially prepared for Day of the Dead
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Evening: Attend one of Oaxaca's spectacular comparsas (community parades).
Walk among:
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Giant puppets
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Skeleton costumes
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Brass bands
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Dancing
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Thousands of candles
A respectful reminder: this is a deeply personal tradition. Guests are encouraged to observe quietly, ask permission before photographing individuals, and appreciate the experience as participants rather than spectators.
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Prepare for next day's departure.
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Tuesday, November 2: Farewell Oaxaca, Hello Home.
Depending on your flight itinerary:
Breakfast. Hotel Check Out. Airport Transfer.
Depart for home carrying unforgettable memories of one of the world's most meaningful cultural celebrations.
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