THE ROOTS OF THE DAY OF THE DEAD from US$2,678

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For 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.

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7Planned accommodations

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2 Adults

Nights 8

This idea includes

Destinations 7

Accommodations 7

DAY 01. (FRI 30 OCT) ARRIVAL TRANSFER

Welcome at the Mexico City's “Benito Juarez” international airport, transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation. At night Panoramic tour to admire the lighting, decorations and offerings related to the Day of the Dead. Return to the hotel and accommodation. (Flight must arrive before 2:00 p.m. to enjoy the night tour).

DAY 2 (SAT 31 OCT) MÉXICO - 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

sweet 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 8:45 p.m. light show at the

cathedral, which is free every Saturday (check with

your hotel for information about this show). Accommodation.

DAY 03. (SUN 01 NOV) MORELIA -ISLA DE JANITZIO EN PATZCUARO—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. November 1st, is very important throughout Mexico, however the most beautiful of the scenarios can be found on the Island of Janitzio. A Purepecha legend says that when souls die they fly like monarch butterflies over an enchanted lake to the Island of Janitzio and it is only necessary to open the heart so that when crossing by boat, in the lake the souls can be drawn among the water of the lake from Pátzcuaro, the island is lit with candles and altars of the dead. These altars are raised over the tombs and in them we can observe the very essence of our deceased, as it contains, 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 04. (MON 02 NOV) MORELIA - CHOPPED PAPER WORKSHOP - MORELIA

Breakfast. We will start our day visiting the Morelia city, one of the most beautiful and important tourist destinations in Mexico for its invaluable cultural and historical heritage. It is considered the ideological cradle of the Independence Movement and is home to wellknown international music and film festivals, we will also enjoy getting to know one of the oldest trades in Mexico, the work of Chopped paper. We will attend an Artisan Workshop to learn about the history and process of making this utensil that allows us to capture all kinds of figures, we will have the opportunity to make our own chopped paper and take it with us to home for a memory of Mexico. Afternoon free time. Accommodation.

DAY 05 . (TUE 03 NOV) MORELIA–TLAQUEPAQUE–DINNER AT CASA BARIACHI RESTAURANT

Breakfast. At the agreed time, we will leave Morelia to arrive in Guadalajara, at the beautiful artisan village of Tlaquepaque. There 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 06. (WED 04 NOV) TEQUILA - GUADALAJARA

Breakfast. This day we will take our visit to Tequila, we will visit the Mundo Cuervo Tequila distillery, Jalisco, where we can learn about the production process, as well as taste some of their tequilas; white and relaxed, and then visit the magical town of Tequila where our traveler can enjoy the main attractions such as the rich gastronomy of the Town or make some souvenir purchases and take a nice detail of Tequila. We will proceed to a tour that includes a panoramic visit of the main avenues of the city, upon reaching the historic center of the city; we will begin the walking tour of the main monuments. Throughout the journey, we will be able to appreciate the way in which the people of Guadalajara commemorate their deceased relatives. Afternoon free time. Accommodation.

DAY 07. (THU 05 NOV) 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 accommodation. 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 08. (FRI 06 NOV) 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 cradle 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 09. (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.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City, Morelia

Day 3: Morelia, Pátzcuaro

Day 4: Pátzcuaro, Morelia

Day 5: Morelia, Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara, Jalisco

Day 6: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Tequila, Jalisco

Day 7: Tequila, Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Guanajuato (State)

Day 8: Guanajuato (State), Mexico City

Day 9: Mexico City

Included

2 nights' accommodation in Mexico City, 3 nights' accommodation in Morelia, 2 nights' accommodation in Guadalajara, 1 night's accommodation in Guanajuato

Breakfasts

Airport–hotel–airport transfer in Mexico City

Ground transportation MEX–PATZ–MOR-GDL–GTO–MEX

Dinner at Casa Bariachi (GDL)

Visit to Mundo Cuervo Tequila (GDL)

Boat ride in Pátzcuaro (MOR)

Callejoneada in Guanajuato (GTO)

Tour guide throughout the trip