Experience the Day of the Dead Tour in Ocotopec from Mexico City
Description
Explore Cuernavaca’s vibrant historic center, rich with colorful exhibits and historic sites. In Ocotepec, dive in authentic traditions, visit local markets, taste traditional treats, and experience the unique "family altars" inside homes, where families share their offerings and hospitality. This tour offers a deep, personal connection to Mexico's most enchanting celebration. You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to tourist shops and restaurants.
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Itinerary
Get ready to meet your tour guide and head to Cuernavaca.
Here, we’ll stroll through the streets, exploring beautiful gardens, museums, and historic sites that showcase the festival’s rich traditions and colorful Day of the Dead exhibits.
We will transfer to Ocotepec, a small town with unspeakable traditions that will impress you. Here, we’ll take an orientation walk, visit a serene chapel, and explore the bustling local market. Don’t forget to taste some pan de muerto and atole! Then, we’ll see “family altars” inside the homes of the deceased.
After a day full of traditions and culture, we’ll return to Mexico City late in the evening.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
- PICKUP LOCATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not included - meet your group at Lunario. ◘ Private tour: Your accommodation or any other place of choice in Mexico City (please specify it during or after the booking).
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: we need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
- TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
- PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.
Reviews(3)
A while back, I went on a tour to Tolantongo, and honestly, I was left wanting more. While going through my emails, I came across this experience I had last year again, haha. This time, I chose this Day of the Dead tour in a more off-the-beaten-path location. The most famous celebrations are in Mexico City, but in Ocotepec, the experience was truly beautiful and culturally enriching. I went with some friends and loved discovering unique spots to take amazing photos and learn more about Mexico’s local culture and traditions. It was a great experience, and I hope this year I can go to Oaxaca for this beautiful and unique Mexican holiday!
Sal was awesome! We love a small group tour and had a magical experience exploring the locations. We got to see several ofrendas and hear 1 personal story from a grieving woman in the graveyard which was very powerful and also spontaneous. We all purchased excellent street corn but did forget about the Pan de Muerto.
Thank you, Hannah! We’ll be sure to pass your praise along to Sal. It sounds like you had a deeply moving day in Ocotepec. We’re so glad the small group setting worked well for you—and yes, the street corn there is hard to beat! Hope to see you again soon.
Although our tour guide had a great personality, he was just a taxi driver whose gps didn't work. There is not much left to say. However, if you are going to book, be sure to do your research on what you would like to see and do in these towns ahead of time.
Hi Lisa, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience. This year, compared to previous ones, the number of altars and activities, specifically on the Day of the Dead tour on October 31, was lower, which impacted the overall experience. We’ll take your feedback into account for next season to improve the tour. Apologies also for the GPS issues with the guide — we’ll make sure to address this moving forward. Best regards, Vibe Adventures Team