Day of the Dead in the Indigenous Towns of Chiapas
Overview
DAY OF THE DEAD IS A MYSTICAL AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
October 31st: Preparations for Day of the Dead in Zinacántán and San Juan Chamula.
Day 1: The Romerillo and Zinacántán Cemeteries (cemetery and town).
Day 2: The towns and cemeteries of Zinacántán and San Juan Chamula
ROMERILLO - According to the indigenous belief of the community, the souls of the deceased arrive on foot to visit their relatives every November 1st. A visit to the Romerillo cemetery, located on a mountain crowned with 22 enormous Tzotzil crosses, is a very genuine, yet somewhat rude experience.
Zinacántán - The cemetery will be decorated with an abundance of floral arrangements at an altitude of 2,700 meters, offering a beautiful view and a mystical atmosphere. Visit the church and a family of artisans to see the textiles made on a backstrap loom.
SAN JUAN CHAMULA: ancestral indigenous celebrations at the cemetery, visit the church.
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What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private transport, entrances,
- Spanish and English speaking guide
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Miguel Hidalgo
Centro, 29250 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaza de la Paz
Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Iglesia de San Lorenzo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cementerio de San Juan Chamula
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Romerillo
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Former Temple of San Lorenzo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-164790P1
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