Mexico · Festival

Local experience. Halloween Oaxaca, enjoy the Day of the Dead parades.

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Oaxaca. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience an authentic Day of the Dead comparsa in San Agustín Etla
02 See locals in costume dancing through the streets to live band music
03 Travel from Oaxaca in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
04 Join the celebration on foot with a bilingual Spanish-English guide
05 Witness a distinctive tradition from the Central Valleys of Oaxaca

Experience one of Oaxaca’s most distinctive Day of the Dead traditions with an evening visit to a lively comparsa in San Agustín Etla. Join the celebration on foot alongside your guide as costumed locals fill the streets with music, dancing, and festive energy.

Travel from Oaxaca in a comfortable vehicle and enjoy an authentic cultural outing that brings you closer to local customs in the Central Valleys. With bilingual guiding in Spanish and English, this tour offers an easy and memorable way to witness the spirit of the season.

Experience one of Oaxaca’s most distinctive Day of the Dead traditions with an evening visit to a lively comparsa in San Agustín Etla.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Oaxaca de Juarez

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

The Muerteadas or Comparsas are an interesting custom in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca and which you will love to witness.

The Comparsas are parties in the streets where dancing, partying and drinking while people dressed as witches, monks, deaths and ghosts enjoy the party as they walk the streets and are accompanied by the music of local bands.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Oaxaca. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pickup and drop off at your hotel
Comfortable vehicle according the number of passengers
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation

What's Not Included

Lunch
Restroom on board
WiFi on board

Know before you go

Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Passengers pickup is included. If your hotel is not listed, do not worry, you can add your address (for example an Airbnb location).
Otherwise we will be in contact with you before tour date, so we can clarify what hotel or address you will stay.