Name: Embrace the Magic: Day of the Dead in Morelia, Mexico
Start: 2024-10-29
End: 2024-11-02
Location: Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

Alma Explores

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Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2024

Group size: 5 - 10

Embrace the Magic: Day of the Dead in Morelia, Mexico

Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

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Alma Explores

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3 reviews

$NaN

Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2024

Group size: 5 - 10

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4 Nights Hotel
3.5 Star boutique hotel in centrally located location
Airport Transfers
Airport Taxi Transfers-Roundtrip to and from MLM-Morelia International Airport
In-room snacks
In-room snacks
Daily Breakfast
At the hotel
Welcome 3-Course Dinner
Welcome Group Dinner at top Morelia restaurant
Meals
Daily breakfast at hotel, arrival day box meal, 2 group dinners, 2 lunches
Tips for meals included
For meals included only.
Ground Transportation
Transportation to all hosted activities
All tours/entrance fees
Activities listed in the itinerary
Morelia Walking Tour
Get to know the city center of Morelia and admire Day of the Dead decorations with a guided tour..
Patzcuaro Day Trip
Town of Patzcuaro comes alive with vibrant Day of the Dead preparations and outdoor markets, making it excellent for shopping.
Capula Visit
Visit Capula, the birthplace of the clay "Catrina".
Tupátaro Visit
Visit town of Tupátaro, where we'll admire the traditional Day of the Dead altars.
Cuanajo Visit
Visit town of Cuanajo to see monumental family altars and families come with wooden horses adorned with flowers, fruits and other foods to honor the deceased.
Tzurumutaro Visit
Tzurumutaro cemetery, witness thousands of candles, dotted in lines along the pathways and around or on top of tombs, casting their amber light on the marigolds.
In-room massage
Available at extra cost.
Pre-trip Concierge
Pre-trip concierge support for massage appointments
Private Concierge Chat
Alma Explores Private Concierge Chat during the trip
Bon Voyage Calls
2 Pre-Trip Group Video Call with the Alma Explores Team
Water
Provided during walking tour and day trips.
Swag Bag
Personalized hand-selected gifts in your Swag Bag

Flights
Flights NOT INCLUDED-Arrive & Depart -MLM-Morelia International Airport
Some meals
Does not include 2 lunches and 1 dinner
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance for the entire trip is required.
Passport
You must carry a current passport. Passport Cards are not valid for air travel. Passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival in Mexico.
Processing Fees
Passport or Visa Processing Fees
Alcoholic Beverages
NOT INCLUDED
Extra Expenses
Personal shopping, transportation, tours, not listed in the itinerary.
Hotel Massage Amenity
In-Room Hotel massage must be paid in cash directly with masseuse, plus tip.
Select Tips
Tips for Tour Leader, Guides and Drivers

1 Day Trip Extension

$149

Day 0-Early Arrivals
Day 0-Early Arrivals
Early Arrivals -AIRBNB
For those who are arriving early, we have a complimentary stay for you at an Airbnb that we are all sharing. Upon aiport arrival, transfer to Airbnb will be provided via airport taxi. Someone from Alma Explores Team will be there to greet you. AIRBNB rooms are double occupancy. You will have a twin bed in a shared room. Check out will be 11:30AM on Tuesday 11/29. At this time we can transfer to our permanent hotel and drop off our luggage until our official 3:30PM hotel check-in time. We will have suggested recommendations for things to do prior to hotel check-in.
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Day 1 - Tues. 10/29
Day 1 - Tues. 10/29
Arrive in Morelia - transfer to hotel-Welcome Dinner
3:30PM Check in to Hotel Herencia - Arrive in Morelia, transfer to your hotel. Now it’s time to relax, get some rest or a walk around vibrant center of Morelia, literally outside your hotel door. Welcome dinner tonight. Meet in lobby at 7PM.

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Day 2 - Wed. 10/30
Day 2 - Wed. 10/30
Patzcuaro and Capula.
Patzcuaro -Welcome to the Magical Town of Patzcuaro! As you walk the cobblestoned streets, admire the white walls & tile roofs in the city of Patzcuaro that was a state capital as of 1534.

Patzcuaro, a charming small town with a mixed colonial and indigenous feel, located 1 hour from Morelia. Patzcuaro is a great town to shop for local arts and crafts. Patzcuaro is one of 83 picturesque “Pueblo Magicos” (Magical Towns) designated by Mexico's Tourism department and one of the inspirations for the hit movie "Coco".

After Patzcuaro, we will visit the town of Capula famous as the birthplace of the “Catrina” sculpture. Capula remains a very small town, just a few minutes from Morelia. Its main street has several shops where artisans sell their clay crafts including Catrinas and other pieces. Enjoy some shopping, witness the beauty of Las Catrinas.

-Breakfast and lunch provided today. Dinner on your own.

-Bring a tote bag as today is a great day to do your shopping!

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Day 3 - Thurs. 10/31
Day 3 - Thurs. 10/31
Halloween! Explore Downtown Morelia with optional walking Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, join us for a guided walking tour of downtown Morelia.

Enjoy walking the colonial streets of downtown, in a city listed as one of Mexico’s 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Also, today is Halloween, so Morelia will be a feast for the eyes with decorations.

Lunch provided at local restaurant after walking tour ends.

Dinner on your own today.

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Day 4 - Fri. 11/1
Day 4 - Fri. 11/1
Dia De Los Muertos
Your morning and early afternoon are free!

Between 2pm and 3pm- Late lunch/Early Dinner included - We will meet for a late lunch/early dinner at local restaurant prior to starting our afternoon tour.

Day of the Dead site visits-Depart hotel approximately 5PM.

Today we will venture to the indigenous small communities near Morelia, where we will visit Tzurumutaro cemetery and the villages of Tupátaro and Cuanajo, to witness the celebrations of Day of Dead.

Visits start in the late afternoon and we expect to return after midnight, depending on how the group feels.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes that you don't mind getting dirty and bring a sweater or jacket for the evening. You will be walking on cobblestone and dirt areas.

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Day 5-Sat. 11/2
Day 5-Sat. 11/2
Departure
It's time to go! Enjoy one last breakfast at hotel.

Hotel check out is at 11am today.

We will arrange for a car to pick you up and transfer you to the airport.

Adios amigos!
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Day 0-Early Arrivals

Early Arrivals -AIRBNB

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As always, I had a great time as this was my second trip with Alma. Everything was first rate, from the food, hotel and tours.

By Lance A for Embrace the Magic: Day of the Dead in Morelia, Mexico on Nov 12, 2024

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