TAPESTRIES OF FLOWERS
In Oaxaca the spirits of the departed return to the graves for the
November festival of
Dia de Muertos, The Day of the Dead.
You can use public transportation, taxi, or private tour bus to Visit the valley of
Oaxaca during this end of October festival called the Day of the Dead. On the
way to the cemetery you will see tons of marigold flowers and the brilliant red
cockscomb plants that decorate the home altars in the village centers. At the
cemetery you will see candle lit tombs decorated with flowers.
Families will have worked for most of the day throughout the cemetery preparing
the graves. At night they light thousands of candles and sit by the grave in an
age-old ritual of waiting for the return of the spirits.
In Oaxaca the spirits of the departed return to the graves for the
November festival of
Dia de Muertos, The Day of the Dead.
You can use public transportation, taxi, or private tour bus to Visit the valley of
Oaxaca during this end of October festival called the Day of the Dead. On the
way to the cemetery you will see tons of marigold flowers and the brilliant red
cockscomb plants that decorate the home altars in the village centers. At the
cemetery you will see candle lit tombs decorated with flowers.
Families will have worked for most of the day throughout the cemetery preparing
the graves. At night they light thousands of candles and sit by the grave in an
age-old ritual of waiting for the return of the spirits.
Day of the Dead Cemetery Visit Oaxaca,
Transportation
Transportation
To make a Day of the
Dead Cemetery visit
you can opt to go with a
tour group or one o f
the many Oaxaca Tour
Agencies who take
visitors to the villages
or you can go on your
own.
The people of Oaxaca
invite the visitor to join
them in the graveside
vigil as they celebrate
the return of the spirits.
For the first time visitor
to Oaxaca it is easier to
go with a tour group.
They provide the
transportation and will
make sure that you see
all there is to see.
Dead Cemetery visit
you can opt to go with a
tour group or one o f
the many Oaxaca Tour
Agencies who take
visitors to the villages
or you can go on your
own.
The people of Oaxaca
invite the visitor to join
them in the graveside
vigil as they celebrate
the return of the spirits.
For the first time visitor
to Oaxaca it is easier to
go with a tour group.
They provide the
transportation and will
make sure that you see
all there is to see.
During the week before the Day Of The Dead in Oaxaca,
the city prepares for the festival with parades, concerts,
street exhibitions, and art competitions with a Day of the
Dead theme.
the city prepares for the festival with parades, concerts,
street exhibitions, and art competitions with a Day of the
Dead theme.
On the Day of the
Dead, the last night of
October, the people of the
village of Xoxocotlan,just a
few miles from Oaxaca City
hold nighttime cemetery vigil
after they decorate the tombs
with flowers, marigold petals,
and thousands of candles.
Xoxocotlan celebrates in Two
cemeteries.
Transportation by Public city
bus, Taxi, collective taxis, or
private guided tour is
available to reach Xoxocotlon
Dead, the last night of
October, the people of the
village of Xoxocotlan,just a
few miles from Oaxaca City
hold nighttime cemetery vigil
after they decorate the tombs
with flowers, marigold petals,
and thousands of candles.
Xoxocotlan celebrates in Two
cemeteries.
Transportation by Public city
bus, Taxi, collective taxis, or
private guided tour is
available to reach Xoxocotlon
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Day of the Dead cemetery visits are preceded by many festivities
and parades, competitions for the best altar (offering) ofrenda
and for the best sand painting. All of this action takes place on the
streets of Oaxaca, a sophisticated city in south Central Mexico on
the week leading up to the first Day of the Dead, October 31.
and parades, competitions for the best altar (offering) ofrenda
and for the best sand painting. All of this action takes place on the
streets of Oaxaca, a sophisticated city in south Central Mexico on
the week leading up to the first Day of the Dead, October 31.
The Oaxacan people are proud of
the way they have decorated their
altars and tombs with marigold
flowers, fruits, chocolate, special
bread, and candles. They want you
to appreciate the offering.
They have also decorated traditional
altars and created sand paintings in
the pedestrian only streets in a
friendly competition.
Oaxaca's hotels, restaurants and
shops decorate their entrances with
candles and marigold displays while
restaurants feature the regional
cuisine of Oaxaca.
the way they have decorated their
altars and tombs with marigold
flowers, fruits, chocolate, special
bread, and candles. They want you
to appreciate the offering.
They have also decorated traditional
altars and created sand paintings in
the pedestrian only streets in a
friendly competition.
Oaxaca's hotels, restaurants and
shops decorate their entrances with
candles and marigold displays while
restaurants feature the regional
cuisine of Oaxaca.
Day of the Dead Cemetery Vigil, Oaxaca Xoxocotlan, Evening October 31
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Oaxaca Day of the Dead Schedule of Cemetery Visits
October, 31
Xoxocotlan. This town a few miles southwest of Oaxaca City has two Cemeteries, Cementario Viejo, and
the new Cementario Nuevo.
October 31, the village of Atzompa holds a later cemetery vigil starting around 11 pm.
Day of the Dead November 1
Oaxaca City Cemetery, Panteon General on the east side of the city
Tlaixtac de Cabrera, six miles south east of Oaxaca City
San Felipe del Agua, north of Oaxaca City November 2,
Village of San Antonino Castillo Velasco A flower growing village that celebrates a week after the
others
October, 31
Xoxocotlan. This town a few miles southwest of Oaxaca City has two Cemeteries, Cementario Viejo, and
the new Cementario Nuevo.
October 31, the village of Atzompa holds a later cemetery vigil starting around 11 pm.
Day of the Dead November 1
Oaxaca City Cemetery, Panteon General on the east side of the city
Tlaixtac de Cabrera, six miles south east of Oaxaca City
San Felipe del Agua, north of Oaxaca City November 2,
Village of San Antonino Castillo Velasco A flower growing village that celebrates a week after the
others
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The Day of the Dead Cemetery visit transportation is available by bus, taxi, or car for cemetery
visits on October 31 or November 1 and 2nd. You can also go with one of the many Oaxaca
Tour Agencies who take visitors to the villages.
See schedule below
visits on October 31 or November 1 and 2nd. You can also go with one of the many Oaxaca
Tour Agencies who take visitors to the villages.
See schedule below
Day of the Dead Cemetery Visit Oaxaca, Transportation can be by public bus, taxi, collective taxi
or private car.
or private car.
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Reach the Cemeteries: The Day of the Dead Cemetery visit transportation is available from
Oaxaca city by bus, taxi, or car. Cemetery visits occur on October 31, November 1 and Nov.
2nd.
First time visitors are best off with one of the many Oaxaca Tour Agencies such as Borroco
Tours located on Garcia Vigil (street) They arrange small or large group van tours for visitors
to the villages. They guide you in the cemetery, help you make photos, and provide local
information about the event.
Otherwise the best option is taxi or collective taxi. Arrange for your return or determine the
loading place at the village when you arrive. It could be difficult to find later in the evening.
Oaxaca city by bus, taxi, or car. Cemetery visits occur on October 31, November 1 and Nov.
2nd.
First time visitors are best off with one of the many Oaxaca Tour Agencies such as Borroco
Tours located on Garcia Vigil (street) They arrange small or large group van tours for visitors
to the villages. They guide you in the cemetery, help you make photos, and provide local
information about the event.
Otherwise the best option is taxi or collective taxi. Arrange for your return or determine the
loading place at the village when you arrive. It could be difficult to find later in the evening.