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Day of the Dead Tour Michoacan
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Non-refundable
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5 Days
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Russian, English, Spanish
Overview
When one thinks of Mexican traditions, one of the first images that pop into people’s minds is the incredible celebration of the Diá de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The costumes, the dancing, the music, and the remembrance all culminated in a celebration for those who have passed before us.
Get ready for a unique and behind-the-scenes journey to Michoacan, where the Diá de los Muertos celebration originated. We will follow in the footsteps of the movie "COCO", learn about traditions from local families and artists, and spend this sacred night on the island surrounded by thousands of candles and marigold flowers - an experience that you will never forget.
What's Included
- All activities and entrance fees according to the program (make-up, avocado tour, boat tickets,etc.)
- Seven nights at unique accommodations (2 people in the room).
- Accompanying 2 tour leaders (English/Russian/Spanish) during the whole trip.
- Local drivers/minivan with AC/gas, bottles of water for each day
- Roundtrip Your city-Morelia-Your city
- Lunches, dinners, and beverages that are not included in the itinerary.
- Additional activities not included in the trip itinerary.
- Travel insurance.
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
Best Western Plus Gran Hotel Morelia
58070, Ave. Ventura Puente Esq. Ave Carmelinas Col. Felix Ireta, Esq. Con Camelinas Frente Al Centro de Convenciones, Morelia, Mexico
What To Expect
Meeting Morelia, photoshoot in Day of the Dead style
1 Stop
Centro Historico de Morelia
The morning will start with a stroll in the Morelia city center, named by UNESCO a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Along the way, we’ll enjoy and learn about local food, traditions, and history. Then we will have lunch in the restaurant that is also a mezcal distillery! Next, we are putting on makeup and dressing in Day of the Dead style and go for a Golden Hour photoshoot in the coastal fields of marigolds. We’ll end the day with dinner in Morelia in the most Day of the Dead style decorated restaurant.
24 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : 5* hotel with buffet breakfast located in the nice area of Morelia city.
Meals : Breakfast
Going to Coco grandma's house
1 Stop
Patzcuaro
Get ready for a busy day! We will learn about La Catrina and the art of doll crafting. We will have lunch in Quiroga, sampling local food consisting of the best carnitas you’ve ever had. Next, we are off to the house of Grandma Coco to explore, enjoying the beauty of the small towns decorated with bright marigolds along the way. We will interact with and see how the locals prepare for the celebration. In the evening, we will watch the sunset with a glass of Champagne from a stunning viewpoint. A five-course tasting menu awaits you to enjoy at the top restaurant in Pátzcuaro. Sleep well tonight; tomorrow is a big day!
24 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : We will stay at the 17th-century building turned into the hotel located in the center of the celebration!
Meals : Breakfast
Celebrating Day of the Dead on the island
1 Stop
Isla Janitzio
Today is a day and night you will never forget. After breakfast, we will adventure around Pátzcuaro seeing how locals celebrate this glorious day. Then, we are headed for a short boat ride to the island of Janitzio. This is a locals-only experience where natives of the area come to the island to give their prayers, offerings, and celebrate their loved ones. We will enjoy watching the sunset from the top of the island, then immerse ourselves in dinner where freshly made delicacies await. Lights out at 10pm as we are going to be having an early morning! Up at 4am to head to the cemetery where celebrations continue and we will have a truly immersive experience followed by watching the sunrise.
24 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Beautiful house of the Purepecha indigenous family
Meals : Breakfast
Pátzcuaro - a picturesque city in the land of the Purépecha people
1 Stop
Free time to explore, sleep or take it easy in the morning after breakfast with a fantastic lake view. Around noon, we will head back to Pátzcuaro to enjoy a walk around the city, watch the life of the local people and feel the atmosphere of the Day of the Dead. Then, we will have lunch on the beautiful ranch, which has incomparable views of the island of Janitzio and its lake and tranquil atmosphere. In the evening, we return to Morelia and check into the former 17th-century noble palace and now - the best boutique hotels in the city. You’ve definitely earned a solid night sleep!
• Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : 5* hotel with buffet breakfast located in the nice area of Morelia city.
Meals : Breakfast
Visit the world capital of avocado. Learn how to make authentic traditional guacamole.
1 Stop
Uruapan
Did you know that avocados in Mexico are considered green gold? Mexico accounted for 35% of the avocado production in the world, whereas Michoacan accounted for 75% of the national output. We are headed to the world capital of avocado, Uruapan. Here we will walk through the orchards and learn about the production process from the growers and harvesters who have been doing it the same traditional way. We can’t be around this many avocados and not taste it! A Master Class on how to make the "right" guacamole will be next with ample opportunity to try all the flavors and spices that make this international dish.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Experiences with Anastasia
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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