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Day of the Dead Night Tour: Oaxaca’s Cemeteries & Traditions
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RUTA INDEPENDENCIA
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into one of the most magical nights in Oaxaca—when the city glows under thousands of candles, music drifts through the air, and the boundary between the living and the dead fades away. This experience takes you beyond sightseeing. You’ll walk through the legendary cemeteries of Panteón General, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, and Santa María Atzompa—guided by locals who live this tradition with love and pride. Feel the warmth of families tending their altars, the scent of cempasúchil and copal, and the emotion of a night that celebrates memory, life, and reunion.
More than a tour, this is an intimate journey into the soul of Oaxaca—authentic, emotional, and unforgettable.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
“Ofrenda” for you to place at the cemetery, such a Cempasuchil flowers and candles
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
We will meet on Reforma Street, near the entrance to the Ethnobotanical Garden.
Return
Day of the Dead Night Tour: Oaxaca’s Cemeteries & Traditions
(1) Reviews
RUTA INDEPENDENCIA
About
Step into one of the most magical nights in Oaxaca—when the city glows under thousands of candles, music drifts through the air, and the boundary between the living and the dead fades away. This experience takes you beyond sightseeing. You’ll walk through the legendary cemeteries of Panteón General, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, and Santa María Atzompa—guided by locals who live this tradition with love and pride. Feel the warmth of families tending their altars, the scent of cempasúchil and copal, and the emotion of a night that celebrates memory, life, and reunion.
More than a tour, this is an intimate journey into the soul of Oaxaca—authentic, emotional, and unforgettable.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
“Ofrenda” for you to place at the cemetery, such a Cempasuchil flowers and candles
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
We will meet on Reforma Street, near the entrance to the Ethnobotanical Garden.
Return
Itinerary
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Panteon General
Step into the historic Panteón General, where ornate mausoleums and candlelit graves set the stage for Oaxaca’s most moving traditions. Here, local families gather to honor their loved ones with flowers, offerings, and music, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of reverence and celebration.
1 hour
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Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan
Experience the world-renowned celebrations of Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, famous for its vibrant Day of the Dead festivities. Walk among thousands of marigold-adorned graves, hear the music of local bands, and feel the energy of a community keeping centuries-old traditions alive.
1 hour
3
Santa María Atzompa
Conclude the night at Santa María Atzompa, a more intimate cemetery where families welcome visitors into their traditions. The quiet atmosphere, candlelit tombs, and heartfelt offerings provide a powerful closing to this cultural journey.
