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Day of the Dead in Huatulco: Mexico's most vibrant tradition. 1
Day of the Dead in Huatulco: Mexico's most vibrant tradition. 2
Day of the Dead in Huatulco: Mexico's most vibrant tradition. 3
Day of the Dead in Huatulco: Mexico's most vibrant tradition. 4
Day of the Dead in Huatulco: Mexico's most vibrant tradition. 5

Day of the Dead in Huatulco: Mexico's most vibrant tradition.

By Bahías Plus
Free cancellation available
Price is S$104 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the magic of the Day of the Dead in an authentic cultural experience in Santa Maria Huatulco. Travel to the heart of one of Mexico’s most iconic traditions and know the profound significance of this celebration that honours loved ones through altars, flowers, music and ancient flavours.

Your experience begins with hotel pickup and a warm floral welcome. Along the way, an expert guide will share the history, symbolisms and indigenous roots of this holiday. Walk the streets decorated with chopped paper, cempasúchil and colourful catrinas, and visit the local pantheon to experience an atmosphere full of tradition and excitement.
Visit the home of a local family and discover a traditional Day of the Dead altar while enjoying a tasting of mezcal, water chocolate, yolk bread, black mole and Oaxacan tamales. A unique experience to connect with the living culture of Oaxaca and create unforgettable memories.

Activity location

  • Santa Maria Huatulco
    • Santa Maria Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Santa Maria Huatulco
    • Santa Maria Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Day of the Dead in Huatulco: Mexico's most vibrant tradition.

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 16:30
Price details
S$103.75 x 1 AdultS$103.75
Total
Price is S$103.75

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    tasting of Oaxacan tamales, hot chocolate and traditional bread.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Santa Maria Huatulco

  • 5h
Bahías Plus invites you to experience the Day of the Dead celebration in Santa María Huatulco. The tour begins at your hotel, where you will be greeted with a floral offering before departing for the town. During the journey, the tour guide will explain the importance of this tradition. We will walk through the high streets adorned with papel picado (cut-paper decorations), Catrinas (elegant skeleton figures), flower arches, and carpets, until we reach the municipal cemetery. There, we will experience the mingled aromas of flowers, fruit, and copal incense, as well as listen to serenades dedicated to the departed. Afterwards, we will visit the home of a host family who will share the offerings from their traditional altar. We will enjoy a tasting of various mezcals, as well as hot chocolate, egg yolk bread, and black mole. The guide will explain the meaning of each element of the altar. Finally, we will have dinner of Oaxacan tamales and return to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Santa Maria Huatulco
    • Santa Maria Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Santa Maria Huatulco
    • Santa Maria Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico

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