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Day of the Dead - How is it Celebrated?
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Kactus Mexico
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
Fuera de la Estación Jamaica Línea 4 (verde aqua), encontrarás un arco con murales. Jamaica Línea 4, Magdalena Mixihuca, 15850 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Would you like to know the origin of this party? In this tour, we will talk about the pre-Columbian conception of death and its rituals, as well as the journey to the underworld (Mictlán).
We will address evangelization and how Catholic elements were integrated into the offering. In addition to how nationalism highlighted, this celebration as a family tradition throughout Mexico.
We will visit the typical altar of the 2nd most important market in the city. In addition to seeing and tasting sugar skulls, traditional sweets, mole and looking at cempasuchil flowers.
We will walk through:
- Flower and fruit area
- Traditional altar
- Day of the dead food area
If you want to know why we Mexicans celebrate and mock death, then you will love this tour. Also, if you have seen movies like “Coco” or “James Bond - Spectre” you will be fascinated.
We will address evangelization and how Catholic elements were integrated into the offering. In addition to how nationalism highlighted, this celebration as a family tradition throughout Mexico.
We will visit the typical altar of the 2nd most important market in the city. In addition to seeing and tasting sugar skulls, traditional sweets, mole and looking at cempasuchil flowers.
We will walk through:
- Flower and fruit area
- Traditional altar
- Day of the dead food area
If you want to know why we Mexicans celebrate and mock death, then you will love this tour. Also, if you have seen movies like “Coco” or “James Bond - Spectre” you will be fascinated.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Mercado Jamaica
- Walking Tour
- Day of the dead
Meeting point
Fuera de la Estación Jamaica Línea 4 (verde aqua), encontrarás un arco con murales. Jamaica Línea 4, Magdalena Mixihuca, 15850 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
On arrival
Outside the Jamaica Line 4 Station (next to an arch). Look for the green umbrellas
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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