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Itinerary
The production of this itinerary involved extensive research and careful planning. It is sure to prove an enlightening and pleasant experience for all!
Please scroll down for the specific daily activities and events.
Monday, October 27th
We will receive you at Oaxaca’s International Airport, from there we will take you to your boutique hotel located in the heart of the city center of Oaxaca.
Tuesday, October 28th
- Comprehensive seminar concerning the history of Oaxaca and its many monuments at Instituto Cultural Oaxaca
- Visit the archeological site of Monte Alban and Arrazola, town of the Alebrijes (or animal woodcarvings).
- Lunch at the Restaurant Catedral, where you will eat the best Oaxacan mole negro (Black Mole) in the all of the city.
- Walking tour of the city of Oaxaca.
Wednesday, October 29th
- Hand-on mask-making workshop or Salsa Class at the Gardens of ICO.
- Visit the Santo Domingo Cultural Center (museum) and Church.
- Lunch at La Biznaga.
- Visit Santo Domingo’s Ethno-Botanical Garden and receive a special tour by its designer and creator Alejandro De Avila.
- Visit to the market “Benito Juarez” to gather ingredients for our traditional cooking class on Mole Negro which will take place on the following Friday.
Thursday, October 30th
- Lecture on the importance on the Day of the Dead.
- Excursion to Mitla, Teotitlan del Valle and El Tule, home of the infamous, grand Tule tree.
- In between Mitla and Teotitlan, lunch will take place at “El Patio”, a restaurant situated in the pleasant valley of Tlacolula.
- In the evening, we will eat dinner at a restaurant called Asador Vasco, located in the lively Zocalo center of Oaxaca.
- Salsa Dancing Night at Candela.
Friday, October 31st
- Cooking Workshop at the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca. You will discover the secrets of the traditional Mole Negro (black mole), which is considered the most traditional dish of the Day of the Dead celebration.
- After creating this delightful dish, with the mask you made on Wednesday, you will participate in the Instituto’s traditional comparsa parade and construct your own Day of the Dead altar.
- Evening Guelaguetza.
- Visit to Xoxocotlán Cemetery.
Saturday, November 1st
Sunday, November 2nd
- Excursion to Ocotlán de Morelos, Jalietza, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, the capital of the Barro Negro (Black Pottery).
- Cemetery of San Felipe del Agua for more Day of the Dead revelries!
Monday, November 3th
- Transport to the airport and fly home.
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