Itinerary 2011

The creation of this tour involved extensive research and careful planning. We are certain that it will be an enlightening and enjoyable experience for all! Please scroll down for the specific daily activities and events.

Wednesday, October 26th

We will pick you up at Oaxaca’s International Airport; from there we will take you to the Boutique Hotel where you will be staying, located in the heart of the city center of Oaxaca, just a few blocks away from Oaxaca’s main plaza, the Zocalo. After checking in we will hit the streets for an introductory walking tour of Oaxaca City.  

Thursday, October 27th

• Hands-on mask-making workshop in the Gardens of Instituto Cultural Oaxaca (ICO)
• Visit the archeological site of Monte Alban, once considered the capital of the Zapotec people between the years of 500 B.C. and 800 A.D and Arrazola, town of the Alebrijes (fantastical animal woodcarvings).
• Dinner at La Biznaga.

Friday, October 28th

• Hands-on mask-making workshop in the Gardens of ICO.
• Visit to the market “Benito Juarez” to gather ingredients for our traditional cooking class on Mole Negro, (Black Mole) which will take place on the following Friday.
• Seminar “The Importance of Day of the Dead”
• Dinner at Casa Crespo

Saturday, October 29th

• Cooking Workshop at ICO. You will discover the secrets of the traditional Mole Negro (black mole), which is considered the most traditional Day of the Dead dish.
• Free afternoon
• Dinner at Asador Vasco

Sunday, October 30th

• Excursion to the archeological site Mitla, also known for its production of Mezcal, the town of Teotitlan del Valle, famous for its rugs and San Maria el Tule, home of the infamous, grand Tule tree – the widest tree in the world.
• Lunch will take place at “El Milenario,” a restaurant in Santa Maria el Tule.

Monday, October 31st

• Particpate in the Comparse Parade, celebrating the dead with dance, music, and
costume with the Insituto Cultural
• Dinner at Casa Oaxaca
• Visit to Xoxocotlán Cemetery to observe and take part of the Day of the Dead
festivities

Tuesday, November 1st

• Visit the Ethno-Botanical Gardens of Oaxaca and receive a special tour by its designer and creator Alejandro De Avila.
• Lunch at Los Dazantes
• Visit the Santo Domingo Cultural Center (museum) and Church.
• Comparsas in Etla

Wednesday, November 2nd

• Grand Masters excursion visiting with world class artisans in San Martin Tilcajete and San Bartolo Coyotepec, the capital of the Barro Negro (Black Pottery).
• Lunch at ¨La Azucena Zapoteca¨

Thursday, November 3rd

Transport to the airport. Fly Home!

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Day of the Dead Brochure 2011 (PDF, 741KB)