DATES
October 26 – November 4
SPOTS
LIMITED
PRICE
1550€
WHAT TO EXPECT
A 10-day epic adventure from Mexico City all the way to Oaxaca with the highlight of experiencing the ancient tradition of Day of the Dead, not as normal tourists but as true travelers, immersing ourselves into the local culture.
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* NOTE: Everything mentioned below is included in the final price unless marked as “not included” *
Day 1 – October 26
👉 Arriving in our hotel in Mexico City
👉 Meet & greet of the team – analyzing our 10-day itinerary and getting ready for the next day
👉 Spending the night in Mexico City
Day 2 – October 27
👉 9:30am-12pm: Walk in downtown Mexico City, exploring places like “Palacio de Bellas Artes” and the historic Zocalo greater area
👉 12:30-4pm: Visiting ‘San Juan’ market trying some of the most authentic mexican street food and if you’re feeling adventurous even some scorpions! (food not included)
👉 4:30-7pm: Ending the day with a walk and sundown picnic in the city’s biggest park, Chapultepec – setting our intentions for the trip
👉 8-10pm: Grabbing a drink in Condesa, a more westernized area of Mexico City, getting a glimpse into how expats here live (food not included)
👉 Spending the night in Mexico City
Day 3 – October 28
👉 Day trip to Teotihuacan Pyramids led by our local guide Israel, including activities like:
- Driving around the pyramids on ATVs
- Visiting the ancient city of Teotihuacan, the pyramids & learning their history in detail
- Learning about the Maya, Mixtec, and Zapotec cultures
- Trying local sweets & drinks made out of the cactuses in the area
- Clay workshop – making our own statues/objects
- Exploring underground caves & taking epic photos
👉 Returning to Mexico City & spending the night there
Day 4 – October 29
👉 10am-12pm: We start our day with a 2-hour private boat tour in the ecological zone of Xochimilco and its gorgeous water canals
👉 1-5pm: We’re visiting the majestic neighborhood of Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan and take a stroll in the local market searching for the infamous ‘tostadas de camaron’. Visit to the Frida Kahlo museum is optional (food not included)
👉 5:30pm: Starting our way to Oaxaca (6-hour journey)
👉 12am: Arriving in Oaxaca and checking in our hotel
👉 Spending the night in Oaxaca
Day 5 – October 30
👉 10am-12pm: Visiting a local bakery in the small town of Mitla to witness the process of making ‘Pan de Puerto’, a traditional bread made exclusively for Dia de los Muertos
👉 12:30pm-4pm: Visiting a local farm in Santiago Matatlan, the world’s Mezcal capital, to witness first hand how one of Mexico’s most famous distilled drinks is being made. We’re doing a tasting and have lunch in a super traditional scenery
👉 5-6pm: Returning to Oaxaca and getting some rest at the hotel
👉 6-7pm: Ending the day with an amazing sunset on the city’s best viewpoint
👉 Spending the night in Oaxaca City
Day 6 – October 31
👉 Start of ‘Dia de los Muertos’
👉 10am-12pm: Visiting the archaeological site of Monte Alban, one of the earliest cities of Mesoamerica
👉 1-1:30pm: Stopping by the 2000+ year old tree of ‘Tule’, the widest tree in the world
👉 2:30-5pm: Visiting ‘Mercado 20 de Noviembre’ where we’re gonna try some local Oaxacan meat in a super Mexican scenery
👉 6-8pm: Returning to Oaxaca to get some rest or free time to explore
👉 6-8:30pm: Starting the night by visiting a few of Oaxaca’s biggest illuminating cemeteries to witness how the locals are preparing their families’ tombs for the next day, talking with them and getting a better understanding about the tradition
👉 9pm-12am: Joining the night street celebrations!
👉 Spending the night in Oaxaca City
Day 7 – November 1
👉 9:30am-12pm: Visit to ‘Hierve el Agua’, one of Oaxaca’s natural wonders. The entrance fee to the site is included, what’s not is the 30-minute hike needed to get there – totally worth it
👉 1-4pm: Visiting a local house in Mitla, seeing the traditional altars made by the family for the deceased’s return, getting an explanation of the tradition and having a traditional lunch with them
👉 3:30-5:30pm: Returning to Oaxaca for some rest or free time to explore
👉 6-8pm: Starting the night by getting an explanation about the history of the famous face painting we see during Dia de los Muertos – getting painted if we like (face painting is optional & not included)
👉 9pm-12am: Joining the night street celebrations!
👉 Spending the night in Oaxaca City
Day 8 – November 2
👉 9am: Starting our way to Puebla (5-hour journey)
👉 12-12:30pm: Short stop in Zapotitlan Salinas, the most Mexican scenery you could ever imagine!
👉 3pm: Arriving in Puebla & checking in to our hotel
👉 4-7pm: Trying “cremitas”, a local sweet to die for & catching the sunset on the city’s best viewpoint (food not included)
👉 Spending the night in Puebla
Day 9 – November 3
👉 9am-2pm: Spending the morning exploring downtown Puebla, visiting the market ‘5 de Mayo’ trying some local ‘memelas’ and ‘tortas’ to die for! (food not included)
👉 2-5pm: Heading back to Mexico City (2-3 hour journey)
👉 5-8pm: Check-in to our hostel and get some rest
👉 8:30-11pm: Attend a spectacular Lucha Libre wrestling performance!
👉 11:30pm-1am: Ending the night in a local salsa bar to fresh up our latin moves and reflect on the trip
👉 Spending the night in Mexico City
Day 10 – November 4
👉 Checking out & saying goodbye – till next time!
👉 Fly back home 🙂
INCLUDED:
NOT INCLUDED:
PRICE: 1550€
PAYMENT DETAILS:
– You only need 30% (465€) of the total amount to book your spot. You can do so by clicking here.
– You can book your spot till 30 days before the start of the trip.
– Your payment is fully refundable within 7 days of your purchase. After this 7-day window you’re only entitled to a 50% refund.
– If you have any questions you can contact us at contact@unseenexpeditions.com OR book a free call with us.
Watch our full documentary on Day of the Dead so you can get a better idea of what our experience is going to look like:
Meet the team
Our experience wouldn’t be the same without our local guides helping and providing context for us to understand in depth the culture of each place we’re going to be visiting.
Tasos
Team leader & travel expert
Iban
Teotihuacan expert & guide
Pato
Oaxaca local
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Testimonials
“This trip made me think. The way Mexicans perceive death is so different compare to my country, Greece. This deep understanding of the culture wouldn’t be possible without Tasos’ approach to the trip. Learning through the locals made everything stick with me. Also, while I was traveling outside of Europe for the first time, and more so in Mexico that doesn’t have the best reputation, at no point during the trip did I feel unsafe – Tasos did an incredible job taking all the stress away from us and let us live the true essence of the experience.”.
– Nikos, Mexico 2023
“It was an unforgettable experience, I still reminisce about this trip. The warmth of the people and their energy was amazing. We ate perfect street tacos that made you lick your fingers. Tasos had organized a very strong itinerary with activities that helped us experience the places and people like locals.”.
– Elisavet, Mexico 2023
“A lifetime experience! Tasos knows Mexico as a local and the trip with him was truly amazing! I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about the “Day of the Dead” and Mexicans’ local culture due to his incredibly well organized trip. I highly recommend to travel with him!”
– Dimitris, Mexico 2023
