Tour Details

Experience a memorable Dia de Muertos this November on a Travelian Day Trip combining time in and around a village in the mountains of Guanajuato, followed by time in the center of Guanajuato City itself, all led by a knowledgeable local guide.

While Dia de Muertos is celebrated throughout Mexico at the beginning of each November, the diversity of such celebrations varies extensively at the local level. This year become involved in the celebrations, ceremonies and the cuisine of a mining town nestled in the hills above the city of Guanajuato, and in the urban art festival celebrated in the city center.

Travel into the hill country above the city of Guanajuato to observe the flowers left for and the reverence paid to the ancestors at one of the oldest cemeteries in the region. Stop by a 19th century dam which has been one of the city of Guanajuato’s principal water sources for more than 150 years.

Visit a home in the mountains and enjoy the celebratory foods which are a cultural expression that promotes social cohesion within families, as well as a way to maintain a sense of regional identity and belonging for these communities.

Descend into the center of the city of Guanajuato and marvel at the Festival Muerte en Cartelera, a festival of contemporary urban art on the theme of the Day of the Dead, created by university art students. See their renewal and renovation of traditional themes in posters, carpets of colored sawdust and altars.

Join Travelian’s expert guides on this small-group tour and experience an important part of the cultural diversity of Mexico in comfort and safety.

Itinerary - 1 Day

DAY 1 - DAY OF THE DEAD IN GUANAJUATO
7:45 AM - Meet at St. Paul´s Church (Cardo #6), San Miguel de Allende
8:00 Am -Depart for Guanajuato 
Visit a private home in a mining town.
Experience its traditions. Visit its church and old cemetery.
1:30 PM - Depart for lunch in the hills above the city.
1:45 PM - rrive for lunch* at one of Guanajuato’s finest restaurants. After lunch depart for downtown Guanajuato, and enjoy the Festival Muerte en Cartelera, an urban art festival, created by University Art Students. View display of posters on the walls of the streets, carpets of sawdust, and altars, are an artistic expression of the Day of the Dead Theme.
5:45 PM - Depart for San Miguel de Allende.
7:00 PM - Approximate time of arrival in San Miguel de Allende at St. Paul’s Church (Cardo #6). Our guides will call taxis ahead of arrival time for those of you who need a ride to your homes or lodging.

* Meals marked with an asterisk are not included in the tour's fee.
This itinerary is subject to changes without prior notification.

WHAT TO TAKE           Official ID your current Passport, Mexican residency ID (copies are fine)   Original INAPAM ID (if you have one)   Credit Cards, Debit card, Cash in Pesos for the first day (Cash machines are available)   Active Cell Phone with recharger   Bring sufficient funds for meals and beverages not included in trip cost   Money belt   Water bottle   Binoculars* optional   Camera   Hat   Sunblock   Sunglasses   Day pack   Sweater or Jacket   Umbrella   Light-weight walking shoes   Be sure to bring your own kleenex and small change for bathroom fees   Personal prescription drugs