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Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido: Day of the Dead
In Mexico, death isn’t the end of the road - it’s the beginning of a huge party. Rooted in Aztec tradition, Oaxaca’s colourful Day of the Dead festivities have been drawing curious visitors for decades. This week-long tour throws you right into the middle of the action with four straight days of parades, macabre costumes, and market visits in search of sugar skulls. Then, it’s off to the coastal town of Puerto Escondido for some well-earned R&R on the beach you’ll be more than grateful for - or, if you’ve still got the energy, parties galore.
Highlights
Visit markets and learn about festival preparations, Take part in celebrations during a Day of the Dead parade, Relax in the tropical paradise of Puerto Escondido
Accommodation
Hotels/hostels (6 nts, most multi-share).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
The G staff to traveller ratio of a small group, but it's a G party! The more the merrier.
Meals Included
No meals included
What's Included
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca. Visit to local markets to learn about ceremonial objects used for Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead parade in Oaxaca. Beach time in Puerto Escondido. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Supplier: G Adventures
Oaxaca
This magical city proves a wealth of 16th century colonial architecture, museums,
a magnificent cathedral and exquisite dining. For a truly unique vacation experience,
combine this lovely city with the stunning resort of Huatulco, just a short
45-minute flight away.
Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido initially was known for its coffee trade, starting in the 1920s. Some miles above the town, tucked away into the hillside, is the Oaxacan Cloud Forest, where you can visit the coffee farms and also hike through the countryside. Back in town, witness surfers brave the dramatic swell of the "Mexican Pipeline", a world renown surf break. Cafes, restaurants and a lively nightlife make for a comfortable visit, and the Manialtepec lagoon is nearby, ideal for a day trip of birding. The area is also home to the Turtle Assistance Ecological Camp a few miles away from the port itself, where nearby you can visit the Living Museum of Sea Turtles at Mazunte Beach.
Escondido is still humble and laid-back as a fishing port town, with little development. Driving along the Carretera coastal highway, you'll find a variety of smaller towns to explore, as well.
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