THE ROOTS OF THE DAY OF DEAD
Mex – Mor – Gdl – Gto
09 Days / 08 Nights
For the Mexican people, there is no tradition more deeply rooted than the Day of the Dead Festival, Mexico is the only country that celebrates death. Join us to learn about our ancient customs on the same route that the producers of the Disney Pixar film “Coco” took to get inspired and create so wonderful work.
DAY 1. FRI 30 OCT ARRIVAL TRANSFER
Arrival at Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport and transfer to the hotel of your choice. Accommodation.
In the evening, panoramic tour to admire the lighting, decorations, and offerings related to the Day of the Dead. Return to the hotel and accommodation.
(Flights must arrive before 2:00 PM to enjoy the night tour).
DAY 2. (SAT 31 OCT) MEXICO / MORELIA
Breakfast. At the agreed time, we will leave Mexico City to immerse ourselves in the magic that awaits us in the state of Michoacán, in its magnificent capital.
Free afternoon. We suggest visiting the craft museum, the candy museum, or, if you wish, you can attend a night tour of legends, which is sold next to the cathedral by characters dressed in colonial era costumes. Don’t forget to attend the cathedral lighting show at 8:45 p.m., which is free every Saturday (check with your hotel for information about this show). Accommodation.
These altars are raised over the tombs and in them we can observe the very essence of our deceased, as they contain, among other things, photographs of our family member, so that he knows what his offering is and upon his return to the World of the Living, he’ll be able to approach to taste the delicious dishes that fascinated him in life, we are the ones who put his favorite foods, as well as objects that they used or that characterized them. Back to the hotel.
DAY 3. (SUN 01 NOV) MORELIA - JANITZIO ISLAND IN PATZCUARO - MORELIA
Breakfast. November 1st is a very important day throughout Mexico, but the most beautiful setting can be found on Janitzio Island. A Purépecha legend says that when souls die, they fly like monarch butterflies over an enchanted lake to Janitzio Island, and you only need to open your heart so that, when crossing by boat, you can see the souls drawn between the waters of Lake Pátzcuaro. The island is lit up with candles and altars for the dead. These altars are erected over the graves, and on them we can observe the very essence of our deceased loved ones, as they contain, among other things, photographs of our relatives so that they know which offering is theirs and, upon their return to the world of the living, they can come and taste the delicious dishes they loved in life. We are the ones who place their favorite foods on the altars, as well as objects they used or that characterized them. Return to the hotel.
DAY 4. (MON, NOV 2) MORELIA - PAPEL PICADO WORKSHOP - MORELIA
Breakfast. We will start our day with a tour of Morelia, one of Mexico’s most beautiful and important tourist destinations due to its invaluable cultural and historical heritage. It is considered the ideological cradle of the Independence Movement and is home to well-known international music and film festivals. We will also enjoy learning about one of Mexico’s oldest crafts, the art of Papel Picado. We will attend a craft workshop to learn about the history and process of making this craft, which allows us to create all kinds of figures. We will have the opportunity to make our own papel picado and take home a souvenir of Mexico. Rest of the afternoon free. Accommodation.
DAY 5. (TUE, NOV 3) MORELIA – TLAQUEPAQUE – DINNER AT CASA BARIACHI RESTAURANT
Breakfast. At the agreed time, we will leave Morelia and head to Guadalajara, arriving at the beautiful artisan village of Tlaquepaque. Here you will have time for lunch (not included). In the evening, we will head to the Casa Bariachi restaurant, where we will enjoy a delicious dinner accompanied by a show featuring Ballet Folklorico performances and live mariachi music. (Drinks and tips not included).
DAY 6. (WED 04 NOV) TEQUILA - GUADALAJARA
Breakfast. Today we will visit Tequila, where we will tour the Tequila Mundo Cuervo distillery in Jalisco, learn about the production process, and taste some of their tequilas, white and reposado, before visiting the magical town of Tequila, where our travelers can enjoy the main attractions, such as the town’s rich cuisine, or buy some souvenirs and take home a nice memento of Tequila. We will then proceed to a tour that includes a panoramic view of the city’s main avenues. Upon arriving at the historic city center, we will begin a walking tour of the main monuments. The rest of the afternoon is free. Accommodation.
DAY 7. (THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5) GUADALAJARA - GUANAJUATO
Breakfast. We will continue on to Guanajuato, the state capital, where we will stroll through its alleys and historic streets. We will arrive at the Plaza del Ropero, where we will find the statue of Jorge Negrete, a Mexican singer who has served as inspiration for many international films. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
In the evening, we will enjoy the “Callejoneada” show through the most important alleys of the city of Guanajuato, which are toured accompanied by a student band. The group performs dances, songs, and other demonstrations of talent that allow us to be infected by the magic of the city.
DAY 8. (FRI, NOV 6) RETURN TO MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. At the agreed time, we will leave the Bajío Mexicano to return to Mexico City, but on the way we will visit the magical town of Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexican independence but even more importantly for us, the resting place of Jose Alfredo Jimenez, an icon of Mexican ranchera music. We will visit the Dolores cemetery to see the mausoleum where, year after year, tribute is paid to the singer of “Deja que salga la Luna” (Let the Moon Come Out). We will continue our journey to Mexico City, arriving at the hotel for accommodation.
DAY 9. (SAT 07 NOV) DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Breakfast. Our adventure has come to an end and our ancestors have returned to the Kingdom of the Dead. It is time to let them rest and remember them, prepare the offering for next year, keep their photos, and miss them every day. They are happy, at peace, and do not want us to shed a tear of sadness. They have had to migrate, but at some point we will be with them and we will meet again. “Life is temporary, but families are eternal.” It is time to take our flight home and return with a smile on our faces.
"Life is temporary, but families are eternal"
It is time to catch our flight home and return with a smile on our face.
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