October 30: Arrival in Mexico City After being greeted at the airport by a Journey Mexico guide, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel and the rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Four Seasons Mexico City
October 31: Visit Pueblo Mágico Cuitzeo en route to Morelia Meet your personal guide and travel toward Morelia, stopping in Cuitzeo, a Pueblo Mágico known for its lake and flower market. Learn about local Purépecha culture and explore the town’s historic buildings before continuing to Morelia to visit its historic center.
Overnight: Casa Grande Hotel Boutique
November 1: Tzintzuntzan Archaeological Site and Pátzcuaro, Santa Fe Travel to Pátzcuaro, stopping en route at the Tzintzuntzan archaeological site for a guided tour. Visit the markets of Pátzcuaro to see local Day of the Dead preparations, then visit lakeside cemeteries to observe traditional rituals. In Santa Fe, you are welcomed into a family home to witness their private celebration.
Overnight: Casa Grande Hotel Boutique
November 2: Capula and the Catrina Dolls Festival Visit the village of Capula, famous for creating the Day of the Dead’s iconic Catrina figures. Walk through the festival, visit local workshops and galleries, and enjoy regional specialties such as sweet pink tamales.
Overnight: Casa Grande Hotel Boutique
November 3: Transfer to San Miguel de Allende, Visit Fábrica La Aurora and La Calaca Festival Transfer privately to San Miguel de Allende. Visit Fábrica La Aurora, a cultural center with galleries and altars honoring the dead. Later, explore La Calaca Festival with your guide and learn about its significance in Mexican culture.
Overnight: Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
November 4: San Miguel de Allende City Tour and La Calaca Festival Enjoy a guided tour of San Miguel de Allende’s historic center, visiting its major landmarks and learning about local traditions. Continue exploring La Calaca Festival’s art installations, workshops, and parades.
Overnight: Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
November 5: Private Transfer to Mexico City via Teotihuacán On the drive back to Mexico City, stop for a private guided tour of Teotihuacán. Explore the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and learn about the city’s ancient history. Continue to your hotel in Mexico City for an evening at leisure.
Overnight: Four Seasons Mexico City
November 6: Anthropology Museum and Mexico City’s Historic Center Tour Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology, home to one of the world’s most important pre-Hispanic collections. Continue to the historic city center to visit the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and National Palace.
Overnight: Four Seasons Mexico City
November 7: Coyoacán and Museum Visits Visit Coyoacán, a traditional neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets and colonial churches. Tour the Dolores Olmedo Museum’s Day of the Dead exhibition and visit Casa Estudio Diego Rivera, the former home and studio of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.
Overnight: Four Seasons Mexico City
November 8: Departure Enjoy a private transfer to Mexico City International Airport for your flight home.
