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Ciudad de México

Day of the Dead in Mixquic

  • 11 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • November 2, 2026
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The magical neighborhood of Mixquic welcomes the faithful departed with its traditional offerings full of food, drinks and personal belongings of the deceased, in the ritual known as "La Alumbrada." Every home is filled with the scent of cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, fruit, copal incense and candles. You will experience this ancient, 100% Mexican tradition, where devotion and customs surrounding death come together to create an experience unlike any other in the world.

Itinerary

12:45 Meeting point

Meet-up at Hotel Barceló Centro CDMX.

13:00 Departure to Mixquic

Transfer to San Andrés Mixquic.

Mixquic altars & offerings

Afternoon and evening to live the celebration: altars, offerings, the candle-lit cemetery and the unique atmosphere of the Alumbrada.

22:00 End of activities

Return to the departure point.

23:45 Arrival in Mexico City

Arrival at Hotel Barceló Centro CDMX. End of services.

Included

  • Van transport, shared service
  • Traveler insurance during transport
  • Transfers according to the itinerary
  • Local guide
  • Cemetery visit
  • VAT

Not included

  • Food
  • Beverages
  • Admission to the former convent of San Andrés Apóstol
  • Gratuities
  • Travel medical insurance

Cancellation policy

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The itinerary times are approximate and may change without prior notice depending on decisions made by the communities visited, traffic conditions or road closures. Explora México Tours may cancel the trip in full if the minimum number of travelers required to operate the excursion is not reached, committing to a full refund of the amount paid by the client. Cancellations carry a penalty of 30% of the trip value; between 45 and 30 days before departure, 80%; between 29 and 0 days, 100%. No-show on the day of the trip: 100% penalty, no refund.