Day of the Dead Evening Tour
Day of the Dead Evening Tour
We think of death as the end of everything, and yet it's just the beginning. In Mexico, the "final journey" is celebrated in a very special way. You will discover it for yourself when we pick you up at 7 pm from your hotel in Bahías de Huatulco. Then, after a 40-minute bus ride, we will reach the town of Santa María Huatulco, where we will take a walking tour to discover all the secrets and legends about one of the most eagerly awaited evenings of the year: the Day of the Dead celebration.
Like all cities in the State of Oaxaca, between the end of October and the beginning of November, the streets of Santa María Huatulco are adorned with the typical decorations of the Day of the Dead. We will see the famous altars with skulls, skeletons, and portraits of deceased loved ones, on every street corner. This is not a sad event, as in Mexico the Day of the Dead is a joyful celebration in memory of our lost relatives.
During the walk through Santa María Huatulco we will see how the streets and churches of the town are illuminated with the lights of the dead. We will also visit a local house, where we will taste some chocolate and bread, as is typically eaten during this celebration. We will also have a drink of mezcal, one of the most popular liqueurs in Mexico.
Our tour around Santa María Huatulco continues with a visit to the Municipal Pantheon. In this cemetery, we will see how the local population honors their deceased, while we hear some legends and stories that illustrate the blurred line that separates the living from the dead. On this important date, souls of those who have already left the earthly world, traditionally come back to remind us that we are only passing through this life.
At the end of the tour, we will head back to Bahías de Huatulco, arriving at your hotel at around midnight.
More Information
Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off from hotels situated in Bahias de Huatulco.
Transport by bus or minibus.
English speaking guide.
Tasting of bread, chocolate, and mezcal.
When to book?
You can book up until the same day (8:00 am), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Accessible only for folding chairs. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Paraiso Huatulco
Corporate name: OPERADORA PARAISO HUATULCO S.A DE C.V
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
