29 Oct: City sightseeing tour.
Walking tour in the historic center of the city in the company of an official tour guide, who will show you the details of the most iconic buildings: the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, the Zócalo, the tourist walkway, the Benito Juárez Market, and 20 de Noviembre. At the end of the day, you can enjoy a tlayuda (a typical Oaxacan dish) along with a drink during dinner.
Oct 30: We'll start by heading to the village of Mitla, an archaeological site that exudes mysticism. In this community, you'll take part in a special workshop on painting dead bread. You'll discover the meanings behind each design and learn the traditional techniques used to decorate these delicious breads.
After visiting the village of Mitla, we'll visit Teotitlán del Valle. Here you can experience the making of traditional chocolate and taste it. We'll also visit a local workshop, where you can see up close the process of making these rugs, from the dyeing of the wool to the final weaving.
To round off this experience, we offer you a food tasting that highlights the authenticity of Oaxacan cuisine. It will consist of traditional dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and with the richness of flavors that characterizes this region. Of course, there has to be a demonstration of how to make artisanal mezcal, with a tasting to follow.
Oct 31: We'll start our day by exploring the fields where cempasúchil flowers are grown, the emblematic flowers of the festival. Soak up the beauty of these fields, where you will learn about the symbolic meaning of these flowers, which are essential for creating the colorful ofrendas. Then we'll head to the local market, where you'll have the opportunity to choose and purchase the essentials for your own offering.
The next stop will take us to a traditional house, where we'll be welcomed with hospitality, a cup of chocolate-atole, and some snacks. We will also be able to admire a beautifully decorated family altar.
We will continue our journey to the Pantheon of Xoxocotlán, a place where the atmosphere is filled with spirituality and memories. Here, we'll explore the tombs decorated with flowers, candles, and offerings, while learning about the cultural and emotional significance of this place during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Nov 1: We'll explore the archaeological zone of Atzompa, a very important Zapotec complex that was part of the expansion of Monte Alban in its heyday.
When we finish, we'll head to the village of Etla after noon. The first stop is to learn about the making of the famous wooden Alebrijes, and later you'll enjoy a hearty meal in the same area.
As night falls, we'll head to the center of the town to join a traditional troupe and enjoy a dinner of tamales, chocolate and mezcal, returning around midnight.
