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ADVENTURE TRAVEL ON THE TRAIN
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Day of the Dead in Mexico
Day of the Dead in Mexico
4th of nobember 2023 MEXICO CITY - COYOACÁN - PUEBLA - CUERNAVACA – TAXCO
Day of the dead
Catrinas
Parade
Show
Day of the Dead in Mexico
The most colorful show in Mexico: "The Day of the Dead" is one of the most important and beautiful holidays for all Mexicans. On this day the deceased are remembered. Mexico City celebrates "Día de Muertos" with a gigantic parade. You will experience on this day around 1000 people walking the streets, dressed as skeletons, sugar skeletons or as the lady of the dead, Catrina. It is a colorful show where you can feel closely the joy and traditions of Mexicans. Afterwards, you will visit the highlights of Mexico, such as: Xochimilco, Teotihuacán, Coyoacán, Puebla, Taxco, Cuernavaca and the Frida Kahlo Museum.
Points of interest:
- Mexico City Participation in the gigantic Day of the Dead parade
- You will visit Xochimilco aboard the famous and colorful Trajineras
- Day trip to the mystical pyramids of Teotihuacán and the Basilica of Guadalupe
- In the anthropological museum you will be told the history of Mexico
- In the colonial cities of Puebla, Cuernavaca and Taxco you can also experience different traditions on the Day of the Dead
- In Coyoacán, visit "La Casa Azul", where Frida Kahlo was born
- In the center of the city you will enjoy the folklore of Mexico up close
It includes:
- Overnight stays in hotels of various categories
- Breakfast (Mexico City only)
- All transfers to and from the airport according to the program
- All tours and walks described according to the program
- Detailed travel program
Not include:
- Domestic and international flights
- Transfers, food and drinks not mentioned.
- Tours marked as optional
- Individual travel insurance and personal expenses
- Optional excursions also described as "Optional", "Leisure", etc.
- Tips for guides and drivers / waiters, maids and porters
Day 1 + Day 2
3. November 2023 - Friday: arrival in Mexico
- Arrival in Mexico City, welcome to the airport and transfer to your hotel in the center
- Overnight in Mexico City
4. November 2023 - Saturday: Today you will be part of the great parade "Day of the Dead"
- ✓ Breakfast
- Participation in the great parade "Day of the Dead"
- Overnight in Mexico City
Today the “Día de los Muertos” parade is planned, by the way, the James Bond Specter movie. It crosses the huge Reforma street to the Zócalo and is really impressive.
You will be part of the hundreds of people who are in the center of the city and participate disguised in this parade. Enjoy this day with lots of music and colorful costumes. Come very early because it is very crowded and you will not be able to admire all the splendor of the costumes and carriages from further back. Definitely a spectacular event for people who are not claustrophobic.
Important information: The organizer of the parade is Mexico City (Secretariat of Culture of Mexico City). It is a public event. Changes in the program, schedule or date are beyond our responsibility.
Overnight in Mexico City
Day 3
5. November 2023 - Sunday: Excursion to the National Museum of Anthropology and the historic city center
- ✓ Breakfast
- Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology
- Overnight in Mexico City
Start the day with a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology with a very complete account of Mexican history. In the afternoon, marvel at the historic center of the capital’s district, as well as some of the most representative buildings and their decorations on the occasion of the Day of the Dead, such as the Cathedral, National Palace and Palace of Fine Arts of Mexico City.
Overnight in Mexico City
Day 4
6. November 2023 - Monday: Mexico City - Puebla - Coyoacán
- ✓ Breakfast
- Day trip to the colonial city of Puebla
- Overnight in Mexico City
Visit to the colonial city of Puebla. This magical town is located at the foot of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, which are over 5000 meters high. Enjoy a walk through the historic center of Puebla, which is one of the most memorable places in America and has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. After lunch, we will take you to a town near the state of Puebla, known for the Sunday of the Dead and the decoration of the altars. The families of this town even allow you to participate in the celebrations in their homes.
The decoration in memory of the dead is different compared to Mexico City because they are altars. You can also visit the impressive 16th century Franciscan monastery.
Overnight in Mexico City or in Coyoacán
Day 5
7. November 2023 - Tuesday: Coyoacán - Frida Kahlo Museum - Mixquic
- Transfer from Mexico City to Coyoacán
- Visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum
- Visit to the town of Mixquic to witness the Day of the Dead celebrations
- Overnight in Coyoacán
After breakfast, we will pick you up at the hotel reception. You will be visiting Coyoacán, a southern district (delegation) of Mexico City today. Coyoacán will immediately conquer your heart with its colorful colonial style and its refreshing spirit. Known as the home of Frida Kahlo, this district is also home to many myths. Visit the living and working house of the well-known artist and go further through a market.
In the afternoon you will visit the town of Mixquic and there the Day of the Dead celebrations are particularly beautiful at night and are not very touristy.
Live the experience of how Mexicans remember their relatives or friends who died on this day.
Overnight in Coyoacán
Day 6
8. November 2023 - Wednesday: boat trip on the Trajineras from Xochimilco
- Visit the floating gardens in Xochimilco
- Overnight in Mexico City
After breakfast, we will pick you up at the hotel reception. Today you will visit the pre-Columbian cultivation of flowers in the water, while you will stroll in the trajineras (canoe-shaped boats) through the floating gardens in Xochimilco.
In the middle of a colossal city is this eclectic place where you can discover colors that your eyes have never seen before.
Then stop at the National University of Mexico, where you can admire the impressive murals on the exterior wall of the Rectorate of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, which have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The afternoon is free.
Overnight in Coyoacán
Day 7
9. November 2023 - Thursday: Teotihuacán archaeological site / Basilica de Guadalupe
- Visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe
- Visit to the archaeological site of Teotihuacán
- Overnight in Mexico City
To avoid the large flow of visitors, we took you early in the morning to a highlight in Mexico, the Teotihuacán archaeological site, located at the gates of Mexico City. The mystical site was partially inhabited by up to 200,000 people. To this day it is still unclear why the city was suddenly abandoned. Researchers appear to have come much closer to clarifying this question by discovering a tunnel under one of the pyramids.
To get a clearer view of the size of Teotihuacán, we recommend climbing some or all of the steps of the Sun and / or Moon pyramid.
After lunch, visit the Basilica de Guadalupe, the basilica of the first Latin American and indigenous Virgin.
Overnight in Mexico City
Day 8
10. November 2023 - Friday: Cuernavaca and Taxco
- ✓ Breakfast
- Visit the spring city "Cuernavaca"
- Visit the silver city of Taxco
- Overnight in Mexico City
Today visit the city of eternal spring “Cuernavaca”. On a tour of the center, you will learn more about its history and about what rulers served this city.
Then visit one of the largest silver producers in the world. When visiting Taxco, a magical town, this precious metal plays a central role. Get inspired as you walk through the many silver markets and enjoy the charm of Taxco.
Overnight in Mexico City
Day 9
11. November 2023 - Saturday: departure from Mexico City
- ✓ Frühstück
- After breakfast transfer to the airport
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We recommend venturing to travel on the Chepe Express train through the Sierra Tarahumara, also known as the Copper Canyon. Ask us about options for an extension. We are happy to extend the itinerary for you to visit the Copper Canyon and we will take care of the organization and all transfers.
Tour: Dia de los Muertos
- From 2 people
- 9 days and 8 nights
- Day of the parade 4th Nov 2023
- Travel time: in autumn
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