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Mixquic Day of the Dead Celebration from Mexico City

16 Reviews 4.44 out of 5 stars Based on 16 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Mexico City, Mexico
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Mixquic is a town that symbolizes the essence of the ritual of death and it's well-known for hosting a very traditional Day of the Dead celebration. On this day trip, you'll get to visit this town and admire how the locals enjoy this important day. See colorful altars and dancers and learn all about the way locals receive their deceased relatives and friends in a totally unique ritual. Your tour includes transport and a tour coordinators.

What's Included

  • Show of the Lightened
  • A Chocolate with shape of skull (Typical mexican candy)
  • Visit Church of St. Andrew the Apostle
  • Tips
  • Pick up and Drop off from the hotel
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Av. de la República 154
Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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you will witness the Day of the Dead celebration that takes place in the town every year. Mixquic locals enjoy this important event as they set out beautiful carpets of sawdust, cempasuchil flowers, prehispanic dances and colorful altars in order to honor the deceased. This is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico because families gather to visit the cemetery and decorate the tombs of their deceased family, putting offerings conformed by fruit, water, salt, a typical bread called "pan de muerto", candles and more.Along with your guide, you'll walk along the town and learn all about the importance of this day and how locals honor the dead in a totally unique ritual. You will truly experience and live the Mexican culture. You will also have the chance to try traditional foods (not included) and take memorable pictures of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll get a chocolate skull during the tour to savor and remember this day.
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11 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please, consider that the tour is a bilingual service Spanish/ English.
  • Bring a raincoat, comfortable, warm clothing, and shoes. Bring cash, as there are no ATMs in Mixquic.
  • Passengers may explore the cemetery on their own. If they wish, they may accompany the guide, but the guide will not provide any additional information beyond what is offered during the bus ride.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mixquic Day of the Dead Celebration from Mexico City?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mixquic Day of the Dead Celebration from Mexico City?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Show of the Lightened.
  • A Chocolate with shape of skull (Typical mexican candy).
  • Visit Church of St. Andrew the Apostle.
  • Box lunch.
  • Travel insurance board unit.
  • Pantheon Mixquic.
  • Driver/guide/ travel coordinators.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tips.
  • Pick up and Drop off from the hotel.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Mixquic Day of the Dead Celebration from Mexico City is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mixquic Day of the Dead Celebration from Mexico City will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Show of the Lightened
  • A Chocolate with shape of skull (Typical mexican candy)
  • Visit Church of St. Andrew the Apostle
  • Box lunch
  • Travel insurance board unit
  • Pantheon Mixquic
  • Driver/guide/ travel coordinators
  • Tips
  • Pick up and Drop off from the hotel

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The passenger have to arrive to our meeting point
  • Experience with large crowds: Please note that this tour takes place at an event with a large number of people.
  • Please, consider that the tour is a bilingual service Spanish/ English.
  • Bring a raincoat, comfortable, warm clothing, and shoes. Bring cash, as there are no ATMs in Mixquic.
  • Passengers may explore the cemetery on their own. If they wish, they may accompany the guide, but the guide will not provide any additional information beyond what is offered during the bus ride.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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