Day of the Dead Cemetery Tour — Oaxaca
A cultural, spiritual, and gastronomic journey into Oaxaca’s most sacred tradition — local cemeteries, a real family remembrance moment, seasonal food, mezcal, and an Ofrenda ritual, all in one unforgettable night.
About this experience
Day of the Dead Cemetery Tour — Oaxaca is an intimate cultural and gastronomic night designed to help you understand why we celebrate, not just what you see. You’ll visit deeply local cemeteries, join a real family moment of remembrance, and share a traditional seasonal dinner with mezcal and an Ofrenda ritual at the altar.
Hosted by Lembranza México and offered in collaboration with @alesuart, this experience has welcomed international storytelling projects — including guiding Discovery Channel in 2024 and a National Geographic UK journalist in 2025.
Experience Highlights
- Meeting point in the city center: Jardín Morelos with a clear introduction to the tradition.
- Panteón de Pueblo Nuevo: a very local cemetery where we visit the grave of a close friend of our family.
- Hands-on moment: we help decorate the grave and share the meaning of honoring our dead.
- Traditional seasonal dinner: Mole Chichilo (funeral mole), hot chocolate, and bread.
- Mezcal and our magical Ofrenda ritual at the altar.
- Atzompa Cemetery (Coco-inspired): color, music, and incredible energy — ideal for portraits.
- Xoxocotlán Cemetery: one of Oaxaca’s most famous cemeteries and the final stop of the night.
- We’ll always guide you on what is respectful to do, observe, and photograph.
Note: October 31st is the most important night. Streets and traffic can be intense, and small delays may happen. We recommend coming with open hearts, patience and well rested.
Dietary needs: We can accommodate vegans, vegetarians, and specific allergies.
Itinerary – October 31st
This schedule is designed to keep the experience immersive and respectful. Times are approximate — October 31st is a high-traffic night in Oaxaca, so minor delays may occur.
Welcome and introduction to the tradition of Day of the Dead, including the route, context, and respectful guidance for the night.
We head to a local neighborhood cemetery to experience the tradition in a real, grounded way.
This is a very local cemetery where we will visit the grave of a close family friend. We will help decorate the grave and celebrate the life of someone we lost. We want you to understand why we celebrate this special day — and how we embrace our dead with love.
A traditional seasonal dinner featuring Mole Chichilo (funeral mole), hot chocolate, and bread. Includes mezcal and our magical Ofrenda ritual at the altar.
Dietary note: vegan / vegetarian / allergy accommodations available with prior notice.
We continue toward one of the most iconic cemeteries of the celebration.
This is the cemetery that inspired Coco — deeply traditional, full of colors and amazing energy. It’s also an incredible place for portraits. We will always guide you on what is respectful to do or not.
Final leg of the night — one of Oaxaca’s most famous and vibrant cemeteries.
The final stop of the experience. A powerful moment to witness the scale, beauty, and devotion that fills Oaxaca on its most important night.
Transportation back to your hotel. Thank you for honoring this tradition with respect.
We know it’s late — but this is how we celebrate this beautiful night in Oaxaca. Thank you for coming with an open heart.
Reservation details & cancellation policy
Experience details:
- Date: October 31st
- Time: 8:00 PM – 1:45 AM
- Meeting point: Jardín Morelos (Oaxaca)
- Includes: guided cemetery tour, transportation, dinner (mole chichilo, hot chocolate, bread), mezcal, and the Ofrenda ritual.
- Dietary options: vegan / vegetarian / allergy accommodations available with prior notice.
- No Makeup Beauty
Reminder: October 31st is the most important night in Oaxaca. Streets and traffic can be heavy. We always try to follow the schedule, but delays may happen. We recommend coming rested, with patience, and an open heart.
Cancellation Policy:
The retainer is non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations.
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Book your experience
Join us on Oaxaca’s most important night for a respectful cemetery tour, a family remembrance moment, traditional seasonal food, mezcal, and an Ofrenda ritual — guided by local hosts.
$900 USD — price per person
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