Departure from the U.S.A. for a flight to Oaxaca, Mexico. Celestial Voyagers can offer the best schedules and prices to fly between the U.S.A. and Oaxaca. Most flights are via Mexico City. Group transfer on arrival from the airport to your Hotel. Meet your guide and travel companions at a welcome dinner.
OAXACA CITY TOUR & INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL FOOD
Departure for a guided walking tour of Oaxaca. As you visit the historical district of the city you will taste various street food, specialties of Oaxacan cuisine. Your tour includes visits to the Glorious Church of Santo Domingo and to the Museum of Oaxacan Culture.
You’ll lunch at Delicious Smoke Corridor within the 20th of November market. In the afternoon, chocolate tasting at the best mills of the city.
Evening at leisure
LOCAL MARKET & COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF OSCAR CARRISOZA
Walk nearby to meet with Chef Oscar Carrisoza, explore the neighborhood market to identify the local products and buy ingredients for the cooking class. Learn with Oscar the culinary secrets of Oaxacan cuisine as you participate in the preparation of a 6-course luncheon.
Rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure.
ABASTOS MARKET & COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF ALEJANDRO RUIZ
Drive outside of Oaxaca to the awesome Mercado de Abastos; then visit a special organic farm and animal barn near the village of Zaachila. This special cooking class is led by Chef Alejandro Ruiz and followed by a festive group. “Comida / supper” afterward.
Return to Oaxaca and free evening
“DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” TRADITIONS
Drive to the Indian Zapotec village of Teotitlan del Valle, visit the traditional local market and the XVI Century Church ; then, meet with a local family and learn about the “Nixtamal”corn cooking tradition as well as help prepare a delicious lunch.
Enjoy lunch, followed by a weaving demo using natural dyes.
Continue by coach to the baker’s village of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, famous for their special Day of the Dead egg yolk bread and return to Oaxaca.
Participate in the make up session to be prepared for the Day of the Dead late night and your visit to the cemetery. As most of the locals do; your face will be painted and scary.
We’ll go by coach to the village of Xoxocotlan to enjoy the night celebrations, visiting the village cemeteries with a great “Tlayuda” dinner.
DAY OF THE DEAD TRADITIONS
Morning drive to go and visit the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban. Enjoy a festive lunch at traditional restaurant “Raices”. Visit the community of Soledad, Etla and join a special “Comparsa” Day of the Dead Parade, from one village to another with brass bands leading the way.
OAXACA AMAZING FOLK ART
Leave by coach to the village of Ocotlan to meet the Aguilar Sisters, fine potters of Day of the Dead figures. See also the wood carvers of the famous mythical sculptures called “Alebrijes”. In the afternoon visit the famed black pottery village of San Bartolo Coyotepec.
Return to Oaxaca in the afternoon. Remainder of the day at leisure
Tonight, walk nearby for a festive farewell dinner at Oaxaca best restaurant Casa Oaxaca, run by Alejandro Ruiz, the Chef you met earlier.
Group transfer to the airport for your return to the U.S.A.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, some of the activities may be moved from one day to the other and some adjustments may have to be considered at the last minute.
Our group will not exceed 15 participants. Your safety is our primary concern and all necessary sanitary precautions will be taken.
Come to Oaxaca and enjoy a unique festival with the locals when they celebrate the Day of the Dead. The indigenous pre-hispanic traditions combined with catholic rituals are a feast where you will be welcome with open arms to participate in street dances among many other festivities. A full week at this time of the year will allow you to discover the picturesque landscape, the numerous crafts and the delicious food that Oaxaca offers with a multitude of flavors and colors. Experience the mysterious spirit of “El Dia de Los Muertos”, a day you’ll never forget!
Your hotels in Oaxaca will all be Superior 3-star or higher category
Note that some activities may be changed or rescheduled at different times in the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances.
$3225 sharing in a twin room
Single supplement $775
$725 Deposit at the time of reservation
Balance due September 15, 2024
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