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Oaxaca City Jalatlaco Small Group Death and Art Walking Tour

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Jalatlaco’s cobblestone streets become an open-air gallery on this shared walking tour in Oaxaca City. See colorful murals featuring ancestral stories, festive skulls, and symbols tied to death and celebration, while learning about the cultural roots of the Day of the Dead. The walk offers context on how Oaxacan art connects generations, preserves memory, and reflects the neighborhood’s old-village character in the heart of the city.

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  • Cultural experience with a local
  • Meals Does not include drinks and meals
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Miguel Hidalgo 211
Barrio de Jalatlaco, 68080 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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Barrio de Jalatlaco

The experience consists of a one-hour walking tour through this historic neighborhood, where we will discover how death becomes art at every corner. We will walk among vibrant murals that tell stories of ancestors, festive skulls, and symbols filled with meaning, while learning about the cultural roots that sustain this tradition.This is not just a walk to admire murals, but a journey into the Oaxacan worldview: how the living coexist with memories, how art becomes a bridge between generations, and how an entire neighborhood turns into an open-air museum of memory and identity.The neighborhood of Jalatlaco is one of Oaxaca’s best-kept secrets: a corner that preserves the charm of an old village in the heart of the city. Its cobblestone streets, adobe houses, and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect setting to connect with Mexican culture through one of its deepest expressions: the relationship with death.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oaxaca City Jalatlaco Small Group Death and Art Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Cultural experience with a local
  • MealsDoes not include drinks and meals

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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