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Journeys: Day Of The Dead In San Miguel De Allende
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Length
6 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
San Miguel de Allende (Mexico)
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Ends in
San Miguel de Allende (Mexico)
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Available Tour Start Dates
OCT 30, 2026 to NOV 4, 2027
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Activity Level
Easy
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
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Special Interest(s)
National Geographic
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam - all without sacrificing comfort., Small GroupGroup trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$1,999.00
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Overview
Step into one of the world's most moving celebrations - Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - in the heart of Mexico. In the enchanting city of San Miguel de Allende, experience this vibrant holiday in all its colour, beauty, and meaning. This is no ordinary holiday - it's a soul-stirring tribute to life, love, and memory, where streets fill with marigolds and music, and families welcome back the spirits of their loved ones with joy and reverence. Over six unforgettable days, you'll witness glowing ofrendas, explore artisan villages, relax in natural hot springs, and dive deep into the region's rich food, art, and culture. It's a journey that will stay with you long after the candles burn out.
Visited During Tour
San Miguel de Allende (Mexico)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code CMSNG-11917
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1San Miguel de Allende
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Tonight, you will kick off the six days of celebration with a Welcome Dinner at a traditional Mexican cantina featuring local specialties, stories, music, and charm.If you arrive early, take some time to explore San Miguel de Allende, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, rich history, and vibrant arts scene. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site with the centre of town being a time capsule of cobblestone streets lined with jewel toned houses.
Please note in order for your arrival transfer to be included, travellers must arrive into Guanajuato International Airport (BJX).
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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Arrival Transfer
Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle during your included arrival transport from Guanajuato International Airport to your start hotel in San Miguel de Allende.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group on the morning of day two.
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2San Miguel de Allende
Begin your exploration of San Miguel de Allende with a guided walk through one of Mexico's most captivating colonial cities as it prepares for Dia de Muertos. Stroll streets lined with marigolds, colourful altars, and papel picado while your local guide shares the traditions, symbolism, and cultural significance of one of Mexico's most meaningful celebrations.Pause to enjoy traditional hot chocolate and pan de muerto before meeting local artisans preserving the delicate craft of alfenique. Learn how these intricate sugar creations have become an enduring part of Day of the Dead traditions and continue to be passed down through generations.Later, visit the workshop of renowned mojiganga artisan Hermes Arroyo for a National Geographic Journeys experience. Gain insight into the history and craftsmanship behind these towering papier-mache figures, which have become synonymous with San Miguel's celebrations, before painting your own handcrafted Day of the Dead mask. Later in the journey, wear your creation as you join a local community parade, experiencing the celebration alongside the people who keep these traditions alive. Dinner is at your leisure this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Walking City Tour & Alfeñique Experience with Traditional Refreshments
Discover the heart of San Miguel de Allende through the lens of Dia de Muertos, one of Mexico's most meaningful traditions. Stroll the city's cobblestone streets with a local guide as you explore colorful altars, marigold-lined plazas, papel picado, and iconic landmarks, while learning the history, symbolism, and local customs that make this UNESCO World Heritage city such a special place to celebrate. Along the way, stop to enjoy a comforting cup of traditional hot chocolate paired with pan de muerto, then visit and learn how local artisans made alfenique (a traditional sugar figuring), a sweet keepsake to remember this unforgettable cultural experience.
Mojiganga Workshop with Hermes Arroyo
Step into the workshop of renowned mojiganga artisan Hermes Arroyo and discover the traditional papier-mache techniques behind one of Mexico's most iconic festival arts. As Hermes shares the history and cultural significance of mojigangas, you'll paint and personalize your own handcrafted mask. A few days later, wear your creation as you join Hermes and the local community in a vibrant Day of the Dead parade-experiencing the celebration from the inside rather than as a spectator.
2Optional Activities for Day 2
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3San Miguel de Allende
Travel beyond the city to visit Salud Indigena, an Otomi women's cooperative dedicated to preserving Indigenous knowledge, traditional medicine, and culinary traditions. Learn about the role of medicinal plants in daily life, discover the techniques used to decorate handmade Otomi tortillas, and gain insight into how community tourism helps sustain local culture and create economic opportunities. Share a home-cooked lunch prepared by members of the cooperative before returning to San Miguel de Allende.This afternoon, explore Fabrica La Aurora, a former textile mill reimagined as a vibrant centre for art and design. Accompanied by an expert guide, discover galleries and working studios while learning how local artists interpret and celebrate Dia de Muertos through a range of traditional and contemporary mediums. Enjoy time to browse the exhibitions before the evening is yours to explore at your own pace. Dinner is at your leisure, or perhaps find a nearby rooftop to take in the festive atmosphere from above.
Please note the date of the Dia de Los Muertos Parade can vary slightly year to year. In the event that this occurs, days 2 & 3 of your itinerary will be swapped to accommodate the change.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Salud IndÃgena Community Experience & Lunch
Meet the women of Salud Indigena, an Otomi women's cooperative dedicated to preserving Indigenous knowledge through traditional medicine, gastronomy, and artisan practices. Learn about the uses of medicinal plants, discover the symbolism behind handmade Otomi tortilla stamps, and gain insight into how community tourism helps sustain cultural traditions while supporting local livelihoods. Then, share a home-cooked lunch prepared by members of the cooperative as you learn about Otomi culinary traditions and the enduring connection between food, culture, and community.
Fábrica La Aurora Art and Design Centre Visit
Explore Fabrica La Aurora, a former textile mill transformed into one of San Miguel de Allende's leading art and design centres. Wander galleries, working artist studios, and artisan workshops while discovering how local creatives draw inspiration from Mexico's rich cultural traditions, including Dia de Muertos, through both contemporary and traditional forms of expression.
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4San Miguel de Allende
Gain a deeper understanding of Dia de Muertos with a guided visit to the Virgen de Guadalupe Cemetery, where a local expert shares the traditions, symbolism, and family customs that make this one of San Miguel de Allende's most meaningful celebrations of remembrance.Later, enjoy time to explore the city at your own pace or choose from two optional experiences: a visit to Canada de la Virgen or a hands-on salsa workshop at Via Organica Ranch.As the day draws to a close, join locals for the iconic Catrinas Parade. Watch elaborately costumed participants, music, and artistic traditions weave through the streets in a celebration that honours the enduring connections between the living and those who came before.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Virgen de Guadalupe Cemetery Experience
During the celebrations of Dia de Los Muertos, you'll visit the Cemetery Virgen de Guadalupe. Enjoy a respectful and insightful look into the local traditions of remembrance. See vibrant alters, marigolds, candles, listen to music from all over as you walk through the cemetery. This experience invites quiet reflection, cultural connection, and a unique window into one of Mexico's most powerful traditions.
Free Time
Enjoy time to discover San Miguel de Allende at your own pace or choose an optional activity. Browse artisan shops, relax in a local cafe, or continue exploring the city's vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations.
Catrinas Parade
Celebrate Dia de Muertos alongside your Expedition Leader and join the local community during one of San Miguel de Allende's most iconic events. Admire elaborately dressed Catrinas, vibrant costumes, music and festive traditions as the city's historic streets come alive in a colourful celebration of life, remembrance and culture.
2Optional Activities for Day 4
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5San Miguel de Allende
Travel to the nearby hot springs for a relaxing soak in the natural thermal waters just outside of San Miguel de Allende. Find yourself surrounded by gardens, mountain views, and mineral-rich pools to recharge and connect with the environment. Then visit the church of Atotonilco, nicknamed "Mexico's Sistine Chapel" and see the birthplace of the Mexican War of Independence. Arrive back in town for a free afternoon to explore, before gathering in the evening for an included farewell dinner with the group.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Hot Springs & the Church of Atotonilco
Slip in for a soak in the natural thermal waters outside of the city. Surrounded by gardens and mountain views, these mineral-rich poos offer the perfect excuse to relax, recharge, and connect with nature. The group will also stop for lunch on your own and a visit to the church of Atotonilco, known as the "Sistine Chapel of Mexico" because of its mural work.
Free Time
There will be a more free time today to continue exploring San Miguel de Allende at your own pace
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6San Miguel de Allende
Depart at any time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Journeys: Day Of The Dead In San Miguel De Allende tour:
Group Size
Max 16, avg. 12
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mojiganga Workshop with Hermes Arroyo, San Miguel de AllendeYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, San Miguel de Allende. Arrival Transfer. Historical Walk of San Miguel de Allende. Local Shop Visit for Alfeniques. Taste of Pan de Muerto and hot chocolate. Fabrica La Aurora visit and guided experience. Women's craft cooperative visit & traditional lunch. Attend the Catrinas Parade. Cemetery Virgen de Guadalupe guided tour. Church of Atotonilco visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Highlights
Experience Dia de los Muertos with vibrant altars-lively parades and glowing candles, Wander through an arts hub filled with bold colours and creative spirit, Learn traditional weaving from Otomi descendants in a rural craft village, Explore a candlelit cemetery with an expert guide sharing local legends, Soak in thermal natural springs tucked into the countryside
Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
San Miguel de Allende- Coyote Canyon: Canada de la Virgen- Via Organica Ranch Salsa Workshop (200MXN per person)
Accommodation Summary
Hotel (5 nts).
Meals Included
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your Expedition Leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. On truck trips in Africa, aboard the expedition ship Explorer or our Galapagos yachts, while trekking in remote regions etc. food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Group Leader
National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout, local guides.
What is the role of the group leader during this trip?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Smart Dress:o Smart outfit (For evenings out)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
Are there any additional packing suggestions I should consider?
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying and handling your own luggage.
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. If laundry is not available at your hotel, your Expedition Leader will be able to direct you to a nearby laundromat.
Service Level
Upgraded: Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
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