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Mexico City: Day of the Dead (Original)

A cultural festival that will have you spooked in all the right ways

NowNZD $1,811
WasNZD $2,130
Length5 Days
Departs30 Oct 2026
Rated★ 4.0 · 24 reviews
Hosted byIntrepid Travel
Book by 30 Oct 2026
Mexico City, MexicoStart
Mexico City, MexicoEnd
5 daysDuration
1 to 12Group size
15 yearsMinimum age
OriginalStyle
The trip

Mexico City: Day of the Dead (Original).

Feel the mystical vibes of the weird and wonderful Dia de los Muertos, or the annual Day of the Dead festival, on this five-day cultural exploration of Mexico City. Sample tasty street food at the open-air Mercado San Juan, join a calaveritas de azucar (sugar skulls) workshop and take part in a traditional Day of the Dead ceremony. This festival is all about rituals, so you’ll dive straight into the spiritual (and sometimes spooky) ceremonies that have made this tradition so famous.

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe head to the Zocalo to see Aztec ruins and architecture, visit the Frida Kahlo Museum or simply relax in one of the many gardens. After your meeting, maybe head out to see the city in full swing, street tacos, anyone? You may have already noticed a mystical feeling in the air, keep an eye out for Day of the Dead decorations around town.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

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Why you'll love it

Take part in the rituals and festivities of the Day of the Dead, like making your own traditional altar offering.
Discover how sugar and chocolate calaveritas (sugar skulls) are made during a workshop at Calazucho. Hear the stories of this tradition before making your very own sugar skull!
Visit Tlahuac Cemetery to see the graves that have been decorated with colourful flowers, photos and food. Then, watch the Day of the Dead ceremonies in this spooky setting.
Sample tasty street food at the open-air Mercado San Juan, where people come to buy everything they need for the Day of the Dead, including the famous pan de muerto sweet rolls.
Join a walking tour of Mexico City’s historic centre. Pass the Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes and see the city come alive with decorations as locals prepare for the festival.
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Hotel (4 nights)
Meals
4 breakfasts
Transport
Private vehicle, metro
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Hotel (4 nights)
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How long

5 Days

When

30 Oct 2026 · book by 30 Oct 2026

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