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LIGHTED IN MIXQUIC

Mexico City


04 Days / 03 Nights

Mixquic is one of the oldest neighborhoods in central Mexico, it is one of the corners that still conserve their traditions after the conquest.
Mixquic is the venue for one of the most beautiful events of this festivity: La lighting of the Pantheon.

From October 31st to November 03rd.

DAY 01. (THU OCT 31ST) ARRIVAL TRANSFER TO MEXICO CITY

Reception at the international airport of Mexico City “Benito Juarez” transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.

DAY 02. (FRI NOV 01ST) BRAZALETE FOR TURIBUS / SHOW OF THE LLORONA IN XOCHIMILCO

Breakfast. Take advantage of your visit to Mexico City and live the experience of a contemporary historical tour without time restrictions, visiting the most representative attractions: archaeological, colonial, modern and contemporary during a fun and cultural tour. The tour has 21 stops where you can get off, get to know the city on foot and after a while get back on board and continue. The tour is done in double decker buses with no roof on top to better admire the beauties that this city has to offer (not including transfers to the Turibus stops, passengers travel on their own).

Later in the afternoon (17:00 hours approximately), we will go to Xochimilco, to learn about the pre-Hispanic legend of the woman in white who cries out for her children, through a tour of Cuemanco. This magical place will once again be adorned with a unique spectacle in the world where the natural  scenery of its canals and chinampas become the ideal setting for the presentation of one of the most deeply rooted legends in Mexican culture. At the indicated time transfer back to the hotel. Lodging.

DAY 03. (SAT NOV 02ND) TOUR TO MIXQUIC

Breakfast. Mixquic, a town that symbolizes the very essence of the ritual of death, prepares to celebrate the traditional Day of the Dead with sawdust mats and cempasúchil flowers, pre-Hispanic dances and colorful altars. Dare to learn more about how the locals receive their deceased relatives and friends in a totally unique rite.

Appointment: 13:45 hrs – At Avenida Plaza de la República in front of the old ISSSTE offices in Tabacalera (as reference Monumento a la Revolution). The return is the same day to the same point at approximately 23:59 hrs (Depending on traffic).

This tour includes a Box Lunch.

DAY 04. (SUN NOV 03RD) DEPARTURE TRANSFER

Breakfast. At the indicated time transfer to the airport to board the flight back home. End of services.