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Magnificent Mexico & Day of the Dead in Oaxaca

11 days/ 10 nights 26 October to 5 November, 2024

Teotihuacan - Xoxocotla - Atlixco - Puebla - Coyoacan - Xochimilco - Oaxaca

$11,770.00

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The Day of the Dead in Mexico is a vibrant celebration where life and death dance together in a symphony of color and memory.
Altars adorned with marigolds, candles, and sugar skulls invite the spirits of loved ones to return, as families gather to honor their ancestors with offerings of their favorite foods, music, and heartfelt prayers.
It's a time when the veil between worlds thins, allowing the living to reconnect with those who have passed, not with sorrow, but with joy and gratitude for the shared moments that transcend time.

Day 1, October 26 – Arrival in Mexico

Arrival at Mexico City International Airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Casa Mali 4* Boutique www.dominioncondesa.com 03 nights / Suite 

Day 2, October 27 – Mexico

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will visit the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is a fascinating experience that combines education, culture, art and nature. Known colloquially as CU, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its architecture, murals and urban design. In some of its buildings you will be able to appreciate the impressive murals of David Alfaro Siqueiros and Juan O'Gorman. Afterwards we will have a panoramic visit to the Historic Center of Mexico City, it’s a captivating journey through centuries of rich history and culture. The heart of the Historic Center is the Zocalo, one of the largest city squares in the world, surrounded by stunning landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral which is an exquisite example of Spanish colonial architecture that took centuries to complete; the National Palace. We will walk through Madero Street to visit the House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos), it’s a striking architectural gem that stands out for its exquisite blue and white Talavera tiled façade, and finally, we will admire the Palacio de Bellas Artes, an opulent art nouveau and art deco palace that hosts concerts, ballet and exhibitions. Lunch at Café de Tacuba. Our final visit will be to the National Museum of Anthropology, which is one of the most recognized museums in the world, it houses an exceptional collection of archaeological, ethnographic, and artistic objects of the Indigenous cultures of Mexico. 

Day 3, October 28 – Coyoacan + Xochimilco

Breakfast at the hotel. Coyoacán which translates to “place of coyotes” in Nahuatl, is a historic neighborhood that has preserved its colonial charm while embracing a vibrant artsy atmosphere. As you stroll through the cobblestone streets of Coyoacán, you’ll be enchanted by the well-preserved colonial architecture. Colorful facades, charming courtyards, and lush gardens are a common sight. After this visit, we will head south of the city to visit Xochimilco, famous for its canals and floating gardens. We will enjoy a ride on a trajinera, a traditional wooden boat decorated with bright flowers, and navigate through the canals while enjoying live music. It is a unique experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the culture and tradition of Xochimilco and also appreciate the natural beauty of the floating gardens and canals surrounded by lush vegetation. Lunch in Xochimilco in the trajinera. We will take the opportunity to go to the cemetery to learn about the rites and traditions surrounding the Day of the Dead festivities. 

Day 4, October 29 – Teotihuacan + Xoxocotla + Atlixco + Puebla

 Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Teotihuacan, the "City of Gods," located 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City. These archaeological ruins are a must-see, featuring the massive Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, which dominate the horizon of the complex. It was the largest ancient city in the country and the capital of the Aztecs, who ruled the largest pre-Columbian empire. Surrounded by mountains, this magnificent city is believed to have been founded in the early first century AD and reached its peak around 500 AD, when its influence extended north to Guatemala and south to present-day Texas. We will continue our trip to Xoxocotla, where the celebrations for the deceased are unique and colorful. One of the highlights is the altars, which are usually adorned with flowers, candles, photographs, food, and personal items of each deceased person. Our next stop will be Atlixco, known as the "City of Flowers" due to its flower and ornamental plant production. Its historic center is charming, full of vibrant colonial houses, churches, and picturesque squares. Finally, arrival in Puebla for the night. Casona de la China Poblana 4* Boutique www.casonadelachinapoblana.mx 02 nights / Standard Junior Suite Room 

Day 5, October 30 – Puebla

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will have the opportunity to explore a city that perfectly blends its rich heritage with a modern spirit. We will stroll through its cobblestone streets and lively squares. The tour will start in the heart of Puebla: the Zócalo Square and the Cathedral, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will also discover the Chapel of the Rosary, a baroque masterpiece considered one of the most ornate in the Americas; the Palaquian Library, regarded as the first public library in the Americas. Be sure to visit the El Parián market, where you can buy souvenirs, textiles, and more. In the afternoon, we will explore Talavera pottery in the workshops and stores that line the streets. After lunch, we will visit the Amparo Museum, one of Mexico's most important cultural centers, which features several halls showcasing its collection of pre-Hispanic art, as well as an extensive collection of colonial and 19th- and 20th-century artworks.  

Day 6, October 31 – Puebla + Oaxaca

 Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning we will continue to Oaxaca, a region famous for its cultural heritage and natural beauty, as we enter the state of Oaxaca, you will be amazed by the mountainous landscapes and spectacular views. In the evening night (19:00 aprox) you will visit the Cemetery of Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán to witness ‘la velación’ of the Day of the Dead, a tradition that combines the ceremonial with the magical. The vigil begins on the night of the 31st of October and ends at sunrise on the morning of the 1st of November. During this time, those called by the tradition fill the tombs of their faithful with flowers, candles and some objects, such as the clay and wire dolls typical of Xocotlán. It is believed that if this tradition is not carried out, the spirits will be sad and will never return. (We will not stay at cemetery until sunrise, the visit will take 3 or 4 hr maximum). Grand Fiesta Americana 5* www.grandfiestamericana.com 05 nights / Deluxe Room 

Day 7, November 1 – Oaxaca

Breakfast not included. Today we will visit this beautiful city, we will visit its charming Zócalo surrounded by colorful colonial buildings, such as its Cathedral which is a work of baroque art, you can also visit the Temple of Santo Domingo and the Benito Juarez Market where you will find handicrafts, traditional foods and local products such as mezcal, chocolate and crickets. We will have a little degustation of this products. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the city at your own rhythm. 

Day 8, November 2 – Oaxaca

Breakfast not included. The Day of the Dead is a time when Mexicans believe the spirits of the deceased return to the world of the living. The celebration is not somber but rather a joyful occasion to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed away. Families build altars (ofrendas) adorned with photographs, mementos, and favorite foods of the departed. Marigold flowers, with their vibrant colors and scent, are believed to guide the spirits back to their families. Oaxaca’s celebration is particularly famous for its deep cultural roots and elaborate traditions. The city’s unique way of honoring the dead through elaborate altars, festive activities, and communal gatherings makes it one of the best places to experience the Day of the Dead in its most authentic form. Enjoy these two-day walks through the city and visit various altars set up in homes, cemeteries, and public spaces. These altars are decorated with marigold flowers, candles, incense, and photographs of deceased loved ones. Each altar is unique and reflects the personal stories and memories of those being honored. Day at leisure. At 19:00 depart to San Felipe’s Cemetery, on this day the ‘alumbrada’ is celebrated, a day when thousands of candles illuminate the graves decorated with flowers to accompany the deceased on their return to the afterlife. (We will not stay at the cemetery until sunrise, the visit will take 3 or 4 hr maximum).

Day 9, November 3 – Tule + Teotitlan Del Valle + Mitla

Breakfast not included. The Tree of Tule is the tree with the largest trunk diameter in the world. Its exact age is unknown, but it is estimated to be over 2000 years old. This ahuehuete (montezuma cypress) has a crown circumference of approximately 58 meters and a height of 42 meters. The trunk diameter measures 14.5 meters, and it is estimated that at least 30 people with outstretched arms are needed to encircle the tree, while about 500 people can fit in its shade. It is located in the square of the Santa María del Tule church, about 12 km from the city of Oaxaca. We will continue our trip to Teotitlan del Valle, located in the picturesque Oaxaca Valley, Mexico. This area offers a captivating blend of indigenous culture, craft heritage, and natural beauty. It is renowned for its intricate textiles, where skilled artisans weave rugs and tapestries using ancient methods passed down through generations. Our next stop will be Mitla, which means "Place of the Dead." It was the last pre-Hispanic monumental center built in the central valleys of Oaxaca. This site is where stone was treated like a precious gem, and the Zapotecs displayed their reverence for the dead. The most notable feature of this archaeological zone is the diverse decoration of its buildings, achieved through a carving system that sets it apart from the rest of the country. There are 5 groups of structures known as: Grupo del Sur, Grupo del Adobe, Grupo del Arroyo, Grupo de las Columnas, and Grupo de la Iglesia. The first two are classified as ceremonial groups, consisting of mounds and central plazas, while the remaining three are cataloged as palaces, organized with rooms around square courtyards. In the evening, we will return to Oaxaca, with the rest of the day free for personal exploration.

Day 10, November 4 – Monte Alban

Breakfast is not included. Departure for the Monte Alban archaeological site; en route, you will enjoy panoramic views of the valleys and mountains surrounding this ancient Zapotec city. Monte Alban is located on the top of a strategic hill, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley. During the visit, you will be able to explore impressive architectural structures, large plazas, and stepped pyramids that stretch throughout the complex. We will visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, known for its black clay pottery, which is unique in both originality and design. The rest of the day is free time to enjoy this charming colonial city.

Day 11, November 5 – Transfer From Oaxaca

Breakfast is not included. At the scheduled time, transfer to Oaxaca International Airport for your flight home.
Price

$11,770.00
Price

$11,770.00
Included

Included:
- Accommodation for 10 nights in the specified hotels or similar.
- Breakfasts at the hotels (CB = Continental Breakfast / AB = American Breakfast) from Day 2 to Day 6.
- 2 lunches during excursions, as specified.
- Private transportation (sedan) with an English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to museums and sites as per the itinerary.
- Hotel tax.
- Space in the land vehicle (if used) for 1 suitcase per person in the trunk or equivalent space + 1 carry-on (small and light bag).
Not included:
- Airfare, flight taxes, and airport taxes, including Mexico's departure tax (international exit tax).
- Tips for the driver and guide.
- Breakfast in Oaxaca.
- Personal expenses, such as phone calls, laundry, minibar in the hotel room, souvenirs, etc.
- Mexican tourist tax.
- Quintana Roo sanitation tax.
- Quintana Roo tourist tax.
- The Federal State of Quintana Roo includes destinations such as: Cancun, Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Tulum, Coba, Chetumal, Costa Maya (Mahahual, Xcalak, and surrounding areas), Sian Ka'an.
- Visa processing fees (if applicable depending on nationality).
- Storage in the land vehicle for luggage exceeding the allowed volume mentioned above.
- Anything not specified in the "Included in the Price" section.
*The host has the right to change the hotels indicated in the program to other hotels of the same category.

*The host party reserves the right to change the order of excursions, subject to the tour program.

*The host is not responsible for missed breakfasts in hotels when checking out early in the morning in case of an early flight or excursion
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REVIEWS

REVIEW №1- Stacey
Pantanal and Bonito were fantastic. We loved all the tours and our driver was wonderful.
Thanks for a great trip!
REVIEW №2- Sandra Fahed Eliane
Hello ANNA!
I didn’t have the chance to thank you yet, for all your efforts, I had received very good reviews about all the package from my clients and they were satisfied thanks again for everything,

Kisses and hugs from Beirut ????
REVIEW №3- Shamali De Vaz
Dear Anna, Alexandra, Iona and the rest of the team at Ada Tours
Feed-back from a happy, satisfied customer!
A very big thank you for your very efficient services, Hospitality and most importantly your patience throughout the tour of my client. Dr. Chrysantha Mendis is very happy with the entire Tour. You did a fantastic job by organizing a detailed tour package covering 7 countries, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil. Dr. Mendis has enjoyed all the countries though he could not do a few tours in Peru which is understandable due to political unrest. We will recommend Ada Tours to all our clients in Sri Lanka and will start promoting your tours in our website.
Best wishes and kind regards,
Shamali
REVIEW №4- Dr. Chrysantа Mendis (SriLanka)
THANK YOU ADA TOURS AND ANNA AND THE TEAM ORGANIZING MY SOUTH AMERICAN TRIP.
IT WAS FLAWLESS. I ALWAYS FELT SAFE.
HATS OFF TO YOU GUYS
Dr. CHRYSANTHA MENDIS (SRILANKA)

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REVIEW №5- Carol
Hi Anna, thank you for the update on the glasses. I’ll wait and see what happens! Alan and I are now back in the UK. We loved our trip to the Pantanal and Bonito. Our guide, Alessandra was brilliant with lots of knowledge and very considerate and helpful. The only hitch we had was on our flight back to Rio because the second leg of the trip was cancelled and we were rescheduled to a later plane and our luggage was mislaid. Fortunately it arrived in Rio a day later, before we flew home. Thank you for arranging the trip.
Best wishes Carol
REVIEW №6- Stacey Robertson
Hello Anna and Natalia,
Thank you for all your help with our trip! I know our group was difficult, and I appreciate your patience with us. We loved the tours, the horseback ride, and the absolutely beautiful lunch at the vineyard. Our guides and drivers were fantastic, especially Luis. And the hotels were perfectly located. It was such a convenience to be centrally located in both Lisbon and Madeira.
I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday and I look forward to working with you in the new year!
REVIEW №7- Maria Paz R. Alberto
Dear Anna
Greetings from Ark.
Allow me to thank you for the fun trip we had, it was very memorable. Your guide , Francisco and driver Ernesto
are very good, kind and knowledgeable.

Maria Paz R. Alberto
President Philippine IATA Travel Agents Associatio
REVIEW №8- Farzana
Dear Team,
Gaur x 5 are back home safely and they enjoyed the trip immensely. I would like to thank each of you for all your efforts and hard work.
Please to help me promote more can you send me a list of countries we can work on together so that I am aware for which all places I can come to you for help and planning ?
Regards
Farzana
REVIEW №9- Stacey
Anna, I had a wonderful time. The guide, Aldinei, was incredible!
My husband and I would love your help planning future trips to Buenos Aires, Peru and the Azores in Portugal.
REVIEW №10- Matt, Adventurebug Worldwide Ltd.
Everything went really well. As always we had to make some adjustments and the local guide and team on the ground were very responsive and took action professionally. I have no complaints about this :)
The clients were very pleased with the tour and all arrangements.
Changing the few meals at the end on Isabela was not an issue and the local team did a good job organizing this for me.

Many thanks again Ana!

Matt

Adventurebug Worldwide Ltd.
REVIEW №11- Zhanna Zaitseva
Dear Juliana!

Dear Bianca!

Дорогая Анна!





Our 6 men-tourists have come today from your tour : Iguassu + Amazonia + Rio & Carnaval.

They are glad very much

Thank you for the tour!

Best regards,

Zhanna Zaitseva


"Indian Holiday"
REVIEW №12- Anna Zboranska
The brilliant excursions!
Dear Richele!

I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people!

They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied!
So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team!
Looking forward to our next cooperation)

Kind Regards,

Anna Zboranska
Exotic Department

TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP
REVIEW №13- Evyn
Great tour!
This tour is amazing and shows you a lot of sights in Rio de Janeiro.
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