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Day of the Dead Tour: San Miguel De Allende, Mexico Oct 29th - November 5th, 2022
$2490 pp*
8 Adventurous days / 7 Luxurious nights -
We have reserved the entire hotel (8 rooms) for our adventure! Only 6 rooms are left!
Located in the highlands of central Mexico, far away from the coastline many of us imagine when we picture the country, is a cobblestone-lined, artist-haven jewel of a city—San Miguel de Allende. With its hot-but-not-scorching climate, Spanish Colonial architecture, steep hills, elegant buildings, and colorful façades in a palette of golden yellows and ruby hues, it’s a storybook-like setting. Conde Nast Traveler
ITINERARY
"This vacation adventure feels like it was created just for me, and yet I think every member of our happy, energetic group feels this same way." Erica. B
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Day of the Dead in Mexico? Come get your Catrina on!
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Stay in Luxury, discover the Hot Spots Parade in style
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Music + Fun + Laughter
Dia De Los Muertos
(Day of the Dead)
Dia De Los Muertos is one of the world’s most misunderstood holidays. Because it’s celebrated within range of Halloween, and features an assortment of macabre imagery and costumes, some people assume it’s just “Mexican Halloween”. It’s much more than that!
Originally a harvest celebration for the Aztecs, what would become the Day of the Dead in Mexico was originally celebrated around the end of summer - structured as it was around the farming season. This is much like Halloween, which is derived from pagan celebrations that also celebrated the change of the seasons. Spanish conquistadors bringing Catholic influence to Latin America combined the celebration with the Catholic traditions of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day – a two day structure occurring on November 1st & 2nd each year.
FUN FACTS
Day of the Dead occupies the same two days on the calendar year, but the focus is different. On the first day, families remember children who have died, and on the second, the adults. The central belief is that the spirits of loved ones can join the living on those days and commune with them, and the celebration is geared towards that idea: People leave toys and Calaveras (the iconic skull — made from sugar — that inspires the makeup and look of the holiday) for children, and for adults they leave food, favorite possessions and alcohol at elaborate homemade altars (called ofrendas, more on these soon!!).
Celebrations can also include live music, dancing and parades from residences to graveyards, where family members will gather around their loved ones’ graves. Mexico City has never had a parade to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, but held their first in 2016, inspired by, of all things, the recent James Bond movie Spectre (yes, really).
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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What’s Included? Lots!
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Arrival Transfer
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Departure Transfer
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Daily breakfast
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Meet & Greet Party
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Private group nighttime horse ride through downtown – stopping at 3 traditional cantinas
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Private tequila tasting.
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Private walking tour of the cemetery
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Historical walking tour
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Private vineyard tour + wine tasting & tapas
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Participation in Catrina Parade!
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Pre-party Catrina Parade
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Professional Catrina/Catrin makeup for the parade
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Goodie bag with candy for the parade
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3-Course group dinner following the parade
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Farewell 3-Course, group luncheon
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High quality, personalized tour bag, stuffed with goodies!
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Plus lots more!
ACCOMMODATION:
You’ll stay in the very center of San Miguel De Allende – the ‘Centro Historico’. This beautiful downtown area is filled with amazing art studios, world-class restaurants, shopping and architecture dating over 500 years old. On a narrow cobblestone street in the city center, this hacienda-style, adults-only boutique hotel features art and handmade accents, the 8 polished rooms have a rustic-chic vibe. All offer sitting areas, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some come with 4-poster beds, wood-beamed or vaulted brick ceilings, stone fireplaces, and/or private terraces with city views.
European style breakfast is served in a leafy courtyard, on a covered patio, or in a cozy kitchen.
There's also a rooftop terrace with a hot tub.
This centuries old hacienda does not have A/C, however, this isn't necessary since evenings can become very cool due to elevation levels + time of year. Ceiling fans/floor fans (if needed).
Our Hotel: Mansion San Miguel, boutique hotel, steps from the historic center.
We have reserved the entire hotel especially for our group.
Since each room is different in this beautifully restored hacienda, please put your room of choice in the notes box at checkout. Click the box below to choose!
Choose your
room!
STAFF:
This tour will be accompanied by Sharon & Tom and led by a full-time, professional guide.
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We aim to deliver above and beyond your adventure expectations. Always. Every time.
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Encourage individual discovery time through education. We find the contacts, the cool spots, and the inside knowledge. We do the grunt work so you don’t have to!
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Whether you come solo or as a couple, you’ll leave with like-minded friends.
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Optional Excursions are not included in the tour price. However, we do our very best to get you the very best deal around!
TRANSPORT:
Private Shuttle. Met at the airport for arrival/departure transfers. Accompanied throughout the entire tour.
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