PURÉPECHA ALL-NIGHT VIGIL
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DAY 1 (Oct 28) CITY OF ORIGIN / MEXICO CITY
Reception at the airport by our staff, who will warmly welcome you and escort you to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Optional activity for tonight: a delicious dinner at Bellini, the world’s largest revolving restaurant, followed by a visit to the iconic Plaza Garibaldi to enjoy a Pre-Hispanic Folkloric Show. Guests will be welcomed with a refreshing margarita and the evening will end with live mariachi music. Overnight stay.
DAY 2 (Oct 29) PLAZA DE LAS TRES CULTURAS + BASILICA OF GUADALUPE & TEOTIHUACÁN PYRAMIDS
Breakfast. The tour begins with a panoramic visit to Tlatelolco to see the “Plaza of the Three Cultures,” one of the most symbolic sites in Mexico City, representing three important periods of Mexican history: Pre-Hispanic, Colonial, and Contemporary.
We continue to the Basilica of Guadalupe, where you will see the original cloak of Saint Juan Diego bearing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Afterwards, we head to the archaeological site of Teotihuacán, whose name means “place where men become gods.” Here, you will visit the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the Quetzal-Butterfly Palace, and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcóatl), and walk along the Avenue of the Dead.
Buffet lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we’ll stop at a handicrafts workshop to learn about pulque (a Pre-Hispanic beverage), traditional weaving, and the work with obsidian and silver. Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Overnight stay.
DAY 3 (Oct 30) CITY TOUR / XOCHIMILCO
Breakfast. We begin the day exploring the oldest metropolis in the Americas—founded over 650 years ago as Mexico-Tenochtitlan. Today, Mexico City is a vibrant, ever-evolving living museum, the most populated city in the continent, offering visitors an unparalleled cultural, historical, culinary, and leisure experience.
Accompanied by our guide, we will begin our walking tour at the extraordinary Palace of Fine Arts, continuing along Madero Street through the Colonial Historic Center until reaching the Constitution Square, better known as the Zócalo. We will visit the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral and enjoy panoramic views of the Templo Mayor and the National Palace.
We then head south to Xochimilco, one of the most colorful and picturesque areas of the city, famous for its canals filled with trajineras (brightly painted, flower-adorned boats). During a 2-hour ride, you may enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch (not included) and live mariachi or trio music (extra cost). Return to your hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 4 (Oct 31) MEXICO CITY / MORELIA + MARIGOLD FIELDS + CITY TOUR IN MORELIA
Breakfast. In the morning, we depart Mexico City bound for Morelia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico.
We will visit the marigold (cempasúchil) fields in Tarímbaro. The marigold is the symbolic flower of Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations. Its vibrant color and fragrance make it an essential element of every altar.
The word cempasúchil comes from the Nahuatl “Cempohualxochitl,” meaning “twenty flowers” or “many flowers.” Our ancestors associated its golden color with the sun, placing paths of marigolds from the main road to the altar to guide the souls of the departed back to their offerings.
Check-in at the hotel. Free time for lunch (not included).
At 4:00 pm, we’ll begin our city tour of Morelia, including visits to the Cathedral, Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, the impressive Aqueduct (built in 1790, with over 250 arches, nearly 30 feet high and 2 km long), the Tarascas Fountain, and the Morelos Monument. Overnight stay.
DAY 5 (Nov 1) PURÉPECHA NIGHT VIGIL
Breakfast. In the morning, we’ll participate in a unique mask workshop introducing us to Purépecha traditions.
At 6:30 pm, departure from Morelia to Santa Fe de la Laguna, where we’ll tour beautiful altars and offerings.
Dinner will be prepared by Berenice, a traditional Purépecha cook. We will then visit a mezcal distillery in the community of Oponguio for a tasting of this traditional spirit.
The night continues with visits to two cemeteries—Puácuaro and Arocutin—where the doors are opened for us to witness and share the magic of the Night of the Dead (recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity). You will mingle with locals, experience the tradition, and immerse yourself in the flavors, sounds, and spirituality unique to this celebration on the shores of Lake Pátzcuaro.
At around 1:00 am, we return to our hotel in Zirahuén. Approximate arrival: 1:40 am. Overnight stay.
DAY 6 (Nov 2) CATRINA WORKSHOP & CATRINA FAIR
Breakfast. We head to Capula, famous for its pottery workshops, handicraft market, and main street filled with Mexican art shops and eateries.
Here, you will participate in a catrina clay workshop, learning how to create these iconic figures. Free time for lunch (not included).
Later, we will enjoy the National Handicraft and Cultural Catrina Fair, an event where over 60 artisans showcase their most beautiful and intricate polychrome clay works.
At the agreed time, our guide will take you back to your hotel in Zirahuén for rest—or you may continue the Day of the Dead festivities on your own for a more authentic local experience. Overnight stay.
DAY 7 (Nov 3) ZIRAHUÉN / MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. Morning at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities. At the scheduled time, return to Mexico City (approx. 4 hours). Overnight stay.
DAY 8 (Nov 4) MEXICO CITY / CITY OF ORIGIN
Breakfast. Transfer to Mexico City International Airport for your flight home, taking with you an extraordinary and unique Purépecha cultural experience.
End of our services.
HAVE A SAFE TRIP BACK, SEE YOU SOON!
Notes:
Net prices in USD per person.
Regular services.
Rates subject to change without prior notice.
Rates valid only for travel dates: October 28 to November 4.
Itinerary may vary in order depending on group logistics and operation.
Each group limited to max. 14 passengers + guide per Sprinter.
Rates valid for flights arriving at Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez “AICM” (IATA code: MEX). Please check supplement for flights arriving at Felipe Ángeles International Airport “AIFA” (IATA code: NLU).
Includes:
- 4 nights of accommodation with buffet breakfast in Mexico City
- 1 night of accommodation with American breakfast in Morelia
- 2 nights of accommodation with American breakfast in Zirahuén
- Roundtrip airport-hotel-airport transfers in Mexico City (Benito Juárez International Airport)
- Visit to Basilica of Guadalupe & Teotihuacán Pyramids with lunch (beverages not included)
- Mexico City city tour
- Visit to Xochimilco
- 2-hour trajinera boat ride
- Visit to marigold fields
- Morelia city tour
- Mask workshop
- Purépecha Night Vigil experience
- Altar and offering tour in Santa Fe de la Laguna, dinner by Berenice (traditional Purépecha cook), mezcal tasting at Oponguio distillery, and visit to Puácuaro and Arocutin cemeteries
- National Handicraft and Cultural Catrina Fair in Capula
- Catrina workshop
- Professional Spanish-speaking guides for each excursion
- Hotel taxes
Not included:
- Flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips for porters, chambermaids, waiters, transfer staff, and guides
Booking conditions:
- For individual reservations, a 30% deposit is required; for groups, 50% is required to confirm and guarantee rooms (non-refundable).
- Second payment of 30% (individuals and groups) must be made no later than June 30 (non-refundable).
- Full payment must be completed by August 30 (non-refundable).
Important:
México Te Invita takes care of every detail, therefore groups will not exceed 14 passengers + guide. Our Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans (max. 15 pax capacity) are used for greater comfort and spaciousness, ensuring a more pleasant journey compared to larger buses. Due to logistics and traffic conditions in the Purépecha region during this season, we will not operate with buses.
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