G Adventures
OFFER ID 1500600
Day of the Dead in Mexico City
You might have seen it in the movies or on TV but now's your chance to experience the Day of the Dead in real life with this six-day tour. Explore Mexico City's markets and tuck into local street food. Get into the spirit with traditional face painting then join a citywide procession. Venture to a small town to witness the elaborate altars built in honour of loved ones passed. You'll walk away with a greater appreciation for this important cultural event and some incredible memories to boot.
Highlights
Shop for Day of the Dead goods at Jamaica Market, Get into the spirit with face painting, Join one of many street parties, Witness a graveyard procession in a small town, Indulge in Mexican street food
Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
The G staff to traveller ratio of a small group, but it's a G party! The more the merrier.
Meals Included
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: San Juan Market visit, Mexico City. Mexico City walking tour. Visit to Jamaica Market to learn about ceremonial objects used for Day of the Dead. San Juan Market visit with lunch. Face painting. Day of the Dead parade. Day of the Dead street party. San Andrés Mixquic day trip with cemetery visit to participate in graveyard procession. Free time in Mexico City. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
5 nights from $1,149 per person
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.