Immerse yourself in a journey into the depths of Mexican culture, where life and death embrace in a celebration full of color, memory, and emotion.
For 6 days and 5 nights, you will explore Mexico City like never before: from the vibrant altars of the historic center to the mysticism of Mixquic, passing through living legends such as the Show de la Llorona in Xochimilco and the imposing pyramids of Teotihuacán.
October 29 to November 3.
Day 01: (Wednesday, October 29) - Arrival transfer to Mexico City.
Reception at Mexico City's Benito Juárez International Airport, transfer to the hotel of your choice, and accommodation.
Day 02: (Thursday, October 30) - Free day
Breakfast. Free day to enjoy Mexico City on your own, or we recommend taking an optional tour. Accommodation.
Day 03: (Friday, October 31) - Turibus wristband // La Llorona show in Xochimilco
Breakfast. Make the most of your visit to Mexico City and enjoy a contemporary historical tour with no time restrictions, discovering the most representative attractions: archaeological, colonial, modern, and contemporary sites during a fun and cultural tour. The tour has 21 stops where you can get off, explore the city on foot, and then get back on and continue. The tour is conducted in double-decker buses with an open top so you can better admire the beauty this city has to offer. (Transfers to the Turibus stops are not included; passengers must make their own way there). Later in the afternoon (around 5:00 p.m.), we will head to Xochimilco to learn about the pre-Hispanic legend of the woman in white who cries out for her children, through a tour of Cuemanco. This magical place will once again be adorned with a unique spectacle where the natural setting of its canals and chinampas become the ideal stage for the presentation of one of the most deeply rooted legends in Mexican culture. At the appointed time, transfer back to the hotel.
Day 04: (Saturday, November 1) - Basilica – Pyramids without lunch
Breakfast. We will begin our tour by visiting the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, where the past and present meet, and then continue on to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, where we will visit the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead. We will also visit a craft center. On our return to the city, we will visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patron Saint of America. Accommodation.
Day 05: (Sunday, November 2) - Mixquic Experience
Breakfast. Mixquic, a town that symbolizes the very essence of the ritual of death, prepares to celebrate the traditional Day of the Dead with sawdust carpets and marigold flowers, pre-Hispanic dances, and colorful altars. Dare to learn more about how the locals welcome their deceased relatives and friends in a totally unique ritual.
Meeting time: 1:45 p.m. – At Avenida Plaza de la Republica in front of the former ISSSTE offices in Col. Tabacalera (use the Monument to the Revolution as a reference point). Return on the same day to the same location at approximately 11:59 p.m. (depending on traffic). This tour includes a box lunch.
Day 06 (Monday, November 3) – Departure transfer
Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board the flight back home. End of services.
