Day of the Dead in MEXICO
DESCRIPTION
Not many national holidays become world famous. Carnival in Rio or Venice? Kumbh Mela in India? Very few of them can boast of having preserved their history for many thousands of years. And certainly, few of them are marked on the territory of several countries. What are we talking about? Of course, we are talking about Mexico and the Day of the Dead! A holiday, interest in which is growing every year.
Memorial Day and carnival, a sea of traditions, special costumes, rituals, food. In late October-early November, this action, colored in fiery orange, covers the whole of Central America.
We will go there to study its history, get acquainted with the traditions, taste it and, most important, to reincarnate as its participants! Full immersion in the atmosphere is guaranteed!
We will get acquainted with the capital of Mexico, swim in the Pacific Ocean, walk in the mountains and visit one of the most original corners of Mexico - the state of Oaxaca.
The land of the amazing Zapotec - the people of the Clouds, Ben'Zaa, as they call themselves. We are waiting for reserved beaches and colonial cities, caves and coffee plantations, folk crafts and creations of world famous masters. Mexican cuisine is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (yes, it is not only tacos and burritos).
Oaxaca cuisine occupies a special position in Mexico. The list of dishes will take more than one page, we assure you, you will get acquainted with the most unusual and interesting! Festival, carnival, nature, history and culture, delicious cuisine and the ocean - this trip claims that you will want to do it again!
ROUTE
EXPEDITION COST INCLUDES:
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Transfers to the airport (if you arrive exactly on the day of the program)
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Flight Mexico City - Huatulco
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Bus rental along the route
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Entrance to the archaeological zones of Xochicalco and Monte Alban
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Performances by folk groups and master classes
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Entrances to Cacahuamilpa and Huatulco National Parks
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Boat trip on the Gulf of Huatulco
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Guide interpreters along the route
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Local guides and escorts
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Accommodation in hotels
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Breakfasts
Price for citizens of Ukraine: free
Features of obtaining: online (very simple). Electronic authorization - "Visa". If you have a US visa, you can get a visa
Other nationalities that do NOT require visas: if you have a valid multi-visa of the USA, Visa of the countries of the Schengen Agreement (EU), Great Britain and Japan or () a permanent residence permit in the USA, Canada or an EC country
Other nationalities that require a visa: Kazakhstan
VISA:
EXPEDITION COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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Air travel from your location in Mexico City and back home - from Oaxaca
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Museum entrances Bellas Artes, National Archaeological
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Sewing carnival costumes for the Day of the Dead
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Artistic makeup for Day of the Dead
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Mezcal Tasting Tour
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Tipping along the route to local guides and drivers
IMPORTANT!
Due to the fact that our expeditions do not include international flights to the starting point of the program, we cannot be held responsible for changes in flight conditions by airlines or airport requirements. Since our travelers fly from many different countries and cities, we never participate in the purchase of air travel and limit ourselves exclusively to advisory services in the selection of flights. Air agents or airlines from which tickets were purchased are responsible for the purchase and technical support.
ITINERARY
Day 1
23.10.2024
The journey begins with the arrival in Mexico City, where the group stays at a cozy hotel in the city center. We rest after a long journey and recharge our energy for the upcoming adventures.
Day 2
24.10.2024
On the first day of our journey, we have an early wake-up call at 7:30 AM, and we have breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, we set off to the archaeological site of Xochicalco - a place that may not be as famous, but no less astonishing. We will encounter pyramids and temples of one of the ancient cities of Central Mexico, which has survived through the ages and is a contemporary of Teotihuacan.
The performance of the dance group Ollin Dance will add a mystical atmosphere to our journey. We will see a reenactment of Aztec dances and take part in a purification ritual - we will be fumigated with the resin of copal trees during the ritual; and they will prepare us for a journey between the worlds of the living and the dead.
From Xochicalco we will go to Cacahuamilpa Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Mexico. In order to thoroughly explore this huge cave (more than 90 rooms!) A few days are not enough.
We will get acquainted with the most impressive things, we will make the first dive into the world of Inframundo. According to the beliefs of the Central American peoples, the caves are a transition to the world of the dead, the domain of the god Mictlantecuhtli.