Dia de Muertos
This ten-day journey takes you into the heart of Oaxaca City and its surrounding villages, where families honor their ancestors through music, food, and long-standing traditions.
oNCE A YEAR OPPORTUNITY
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2025
October 25th - November 3rd, 2025
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2026
October 25th - November 3rd, 2026
This journey is more than just a tour—it is an opportunity to experience the heart of Oaxaca’s traditions. Whether crafting altars, preparing ancestral dishes, or joining in the celebrations, each moment offers a deeper connection to this extraordinary holiday.
CELEBRATING LIFE AND DEATH
DIA DE MUERTOS
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and traditions of Día de Muertos in Oaxaca, where history, cuisine, and celebration come together in an unforgettable experience. This ten-day journey takes you into the heart of Oaxaca City and its surrounding villages, where families honor their ancestors through music, food, and long-standing traditions.
We begin in the historic center of Oaxaca, where marigolds, candlelit altars, and festive parades set the stage for the celebration. We explore bustling markets, including the Mercado de Abastos, gathering essentials like sugar skulls, pan de muerto, fresh flowers, and papel picado. Our culinary adventure introduces us to street food favorites, from late-night tacos to traditional memelas, as well as dining at renowned restaurants that blend contemporary and classic Oaxacan flavors.
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca
Baking Pan de Yema
Learning how to make tamales
Cooking mole negro from scratch
Calabaza en dulce
Chocolate from bean to bar
Traditional antojitos
Día de Muertos is both a time of remembrance and celebration, and over the the final three days, we fully embrace the festivities. We are welcomed into private homes, where we enjoy live music, tamales, and mezcal. We visit the illuminated graveyards of Oaxaca City and nearby villages, where families gather to honor loved ones with music, food, and offerings. We’ll paint our faces and join in the comparsa, a joyful parade where the living and the dead are remembered through dance and song.
Remembrance & Celebration
Cutting our own cempasuchil
Visiting a graveyard
Trying more than 25 mezcal beverages
Dance with the morteros
Building our altar
Shopping at the seasonal market
Each day, we visit the surrounding countryside to experience the craftsmanship that makes Oaxaca unique. We meet artisans who weave intricate textiles, shape pottery, and carve wooden sculptures.
We will take part in hands-on cooking classes at Rancho Aurora, where we learn to prepare traditional Oaxacan dishes, including various moles and tamales. You’ll get to see how Oaxaca’s famous quesillo cheese is made, learn the traditional way of grinding chocolate on a metate and prepare pan de muerto for the holiday.
One special highlight is visiting a marigold plantation, where we harvest our own flowers to contribute to the altars we will help create. This hands-on experience deepens our connection to the traditions of Día de Muertos, as we learn about the symbolic importance of these flowers in guiding spirits back to the world of the living.
Cultural and Culinary Exploration
meet your guide
Chef
Kaelin Ulrich Trilling
Kaelin, the son of famed chef and the founder of the Seasons of My Heart cooking school Susana Trilling, was raised in Oaxaca and developed a deep appreciation for food and Mexican cultural traditions. Inspired by his mother's commitment to authenticity, Kaelin recognized the transformative power of cooking.
DIA DE MUERTOS
October 25 - November 3, 2025
investment
$4,659 USD
Per person based on double occupancy. Single occupation supplement available.
Payment plans available.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
10-night hotel accommodations
Transportation to tour-related activities and events
All activities, excursions and cooking classes
Most meals (you’ll have some free time to rest or choose your own adventure) and drinks
WHAT IS not INCLUDED
Airfare
Transportation to and from airport
Gratuities
Ready to sign up?
This tour is curated and unique.
The Dia de Muertos tour is offered only once per year. We strive our best to design this tour based on activities since 1996.
Small groups, big enjoyment.
Our maximum is usually 12 to 16 people per tour. That means you'll travel the local way, all guided by Chef Kaelin Ulrich Trilling.
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We understand that certain dates can work better than others, or sometimes a more private experience is more appealing.
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