Explore Mixquic’s authentic Day of the Dead with intimate access to local traditions. Experience heartfelt celebrations and cultural insights on this unique tour.
Explore Mixquic’s authentic Day of the Dead with intimate access to local traditions. Experience heartfelt celebrations and cultural insights on this unique tour.
- Mexico City - Meet the tour guide and travel to Mixquic. The transfer time may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- Mixquic - The Mixquic Día de Muertos Tour takes visitors to the authentic village of San Andrés Mixquic, located southeast of Mexico City, where unique traditions honor departed souls. Participants will explore the decorated…
- Mexico City - Meet the tour guide and travel to Mixquic. The transfer time may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- Mixquic - The Mixquic Día de Muertos Tour takes visitors to the authentic village of San Andrés Mixquic, located southeast of Mexico City, where unique traditions honor departed souls. Participants will explore the decorated streets, visit the historic Church of San Andrés Apóstol, witness elaborate ofrendas, and learn how families connect with ancestors through carefully arranged offerings, candles, and cemetery rituals during this sacred celebration. A key highlight is the “Alumbrada” — on the evening of November 2, the cemetery surrounding the church is illuminated with thousands of candles and copal incense, creating a deeply atmospheric and moving experience.
- Mexico City - After this meaningful and enriching experience, the group will return to the vehicle and head back to Mexico City. The transfer time may vary depending on traffic conditions.

- Service of a multilingual local guide
- Walking tour of Mixquic
- Meals: Typical Day of the Dead fare: pan de muerto and atole
- Round transportation from Mexico City
- Service of a multilingual local guide
- Walking tour of Mixquic
- Meals: Typical Day of the Dead fare: pan de muerto and atole
- Round transportation from Mexico City
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Our Mixquic Dia de Muertos tour provides a genuine cultural experience that is hard to find elsewhere. Unlike the crowded commercial events, this tour offers intimate access to authentic local traditions, guided by experts who share the profound cultural meanings behind each ritual. Participants will observe the mesmerizing transformation of Mixquic as…
Our Mixquic Dia de Muertos tour provides a genuine cultural experience that is hard to find elsewhere. Unlike the crowded commercial events, this tour offers intimate access to authentic local traditions, guided by experts who share the profound cultural meanings behind each ritual. Participants will observe the mesmerizing transformation of Mixquic as candles light up the night and engage in the community’s heartfelt celebrations. This is more than just sightseeing—it’s an enriching journey into one of Mexico’s most revered traditions, in a place celebrated for its outstanding Day of the Dead festivities.
NOTE: Panteon de Mixquic is open to visitors throughout the three-day celebration. The magical “Alumbrada,” where locals illuminate thousands of candles to honor their ancestors, occurs specifically on November 2nd.
- WHAT TO EXPECT: Panteon de Mixquic welcomes visitors during all three days of the celebration. The enchanting “Alumbrada,” where locals light thousands of candles to honor their ancestors, takes place specifically on November 2nd.
- CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it’s available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
- PICKUP LOCATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not included - meet your group at Lunario. ◘ Private tour: Your accommodation or any other place of choice in Mexico City (please specify it during or after the booking).
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: we need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
- TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity (“Tour”) with the tour organizer (“Company”), you (“Customer”) accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company’s representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
- PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.