Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos

Experience One of the World's Most Meaningful Celebrations

Oct 28 – Nov 4, 2026 8 Days / 7 Nights Live It in Spanish

This Is Not Tourism. This Is Lived Tradition.

Experience one of the most meaningful and visually stunning celebrations in the world. During this immersive week, you will not only witness Día de los Muertos—you will live it in Spanish.

This program blends language, culture, history, and authentic community experiences in an intimate group setting. From homestay living to candlelit cemetery vigils in Mixquic, from Ballet Folklórico at Bellas Artes to hands-on artisan workshops, every moment is designed for deep cultural understanding.

What Makes This Program Unique?
  • 20 hours of personalized Spanish classes (all levels)
  • Spanish spoken all day in a natural, supportive environment
  • Private room + private bathroom in Mexican homestay
  • 19 meals included
  • All transportation (airport + daily outings)
  • 3 nights at Zócalo Central Hotel (Mexico City)
  • 4 nights with Mexican family homestay
  • Hands-on cultural activities
  • Ballet Folklórico performance
  • Authentic Mixquic cemetery vigil
Why Día de los Muertos Matters

Because Día de los Muertos is not about death — it is about memory, identity, family, and celebration of life. And there is no better way to understand it than to experience it — in Spanish.

Program Details


Dates: Oct 28 – Nov 4, 2026
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Price: $2,890 USD
Spanish Classes: 20 hours total
Homestay: 4 nights (private room)
Hotel: 3 nights Zócalo Central
Meals: 19 meals included
Level: All Spanish levels welcome
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What's Included

20 Hours Spanish

Personalized Spanish immersion classes for all levels

Homestay Experience

4 nights with Mexican family (private room + bathroom)

Zócalo Hotel

3 nights at Zócalo Central Hotel in Mexico City

19 Meals

Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and traditional snacks

All Transportation

Airport pickup/dropoff and all daily excursions

Ballet Folklórico

Performance at Palacio de Bellas Artes

Mixquic Vigil

Authentic cemetery experience on the most sacred night

Hands-On Workshops

Backstrap weaving and amate paper making

Historical Sites

Xochicalco, Templo Mayor, Palacio de Cortés, and more

Diego Rivera Murals

View the Conquest of Mexico at Palacio de Cortés

Mega Ofrenda

Visit the massive offering altar in the Zócalo

Reflection Journal

Guided journaling session for cultural integration

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1: Wednesday, October 28 — Bienvenidos a México

  • Private airport pickup at Mexico City International Airport
  • Transfer to Cuernavaca (approximately 1.5 hours)
  • Check-in with your host family
  • Welcome dinner and conversational Spanish practice

You begin learning from the moment you arrive.

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Day 2: Thursday, October 29 — Language & Tradition

Morning:

  • Breakfast with host family
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Spanish immersion class

Midday:

  • Tamales and Día de los Muertos cultural presentation
  • Hands-on backstrap weaving workshop with local artisans
  • Make your own amate (traditional bark paper)

Afternoon:

  • Main meal (comida) with host family
  • Evening free for reflection and conversation
3

Day 3: Friday, October 30 — Cuernavaca Through History

  • Walking tour of historic Cuernavaca
  • Visit the Palace of Cortés (1520s colonial fortress)
  • View Diego Rivera's mural depicting the Conquest of Mexico
  • Explore the Robert Brady Museum (folk art & global collection)

You explore the meeting point of pre-Hispanic and colonial Mexico.

4

Day 4: Saturday, October 31 — Ancient Mexico: Xochicalco

  • Visit the archaeological site of Xochicalco
  • Explore the Temple of the Feathered Serpent
  • Learn about cultural exchange between Maya, Gulf Coast, and Central Mexico civilizations

An extraordinary pre-Hispanic city with panoramic mountain views.

5

Day 5: Sunday, November 1 — Mexico City: The Heartbeat of the Nation

  • Transfer to Mexico City
  • Breakfast overlooking the Zócalo (included)

Visits Include:

  • Castillo de Chapultepec
  • Historic Center Walking Tour
  • Metropolitan Cathedral
  • Templo Mayor — Site where Cortés and Moctezuma first met
  • Mega Ofrenda in the Zócalo — Massive altar honoring the dead

Evening Highlight:

Ballet Folklórico at Palacio de Bellas Artes
Mexico's cultural heartbeat on stage.

Overnight at Zócalo Central Hotel.

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Day 6: Monday, November 2 — Día de los Muertos: The Most Powerful Day

Morning:

  • Walking tour in Mexico City
  • Lunch at Café Tacuba (included)

Afternoon & Evening:

  • Visit to the cemetery in Mixquic
  • Experience authentic vigils with candles, marigolds, music, and families honoring their loved ones
  • Walk through candlelit paths illuminated by thousands of candles
  • Witness families spending the night at gravesites
  • Midnight traditional snack at hotel

This is not tourism. This is lived tradition.

7

Day 7: Tuesday, November 3 — Reflection & Cultural Integration

  • "Walk Spanish" through La Roma and Condesa neighborhoods
  • Group gathering conducted entirely in Spanish
  • Guided reflection journal session

You leave not only with memories, but with language growth and cultural understanding.

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Day 8: Wednesday, November 4 — Hasta Pronto

  • Breakfast
  • Airport transfers based on individual flight schedules

Depart with a deeper understanding of Mexican culture, improved Spanish, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Program Highlights

Ballet Folklórico

Ballet Folklórico

Experience Mexico's cultural heartbeat on stage. This internationally acclaimed performance showcases the country's rich regional traditions through vibrant costumes, live traditional music, and masterful choreography. An unforgettable evening in one of Mexico City's most iconic cultural venues — the magnificent Palacio de Bellas Artes.

Mixquic Cemetery

Mixquic – Night Vigil

Visit the traditional town of Mixquic on the most sacred night of Día de los Muertos. Walk through candlelit cemeteries filled with marigolds, music, and families honoring their loved ones. This is a deeply respectful and moving cultural experience that allows you to witness the true spirit of the celebration.

Who Is This Program For?

  • Spanish learners (all levels welcome)
  • Teachers seeking cultural immersion
  • Cultural travelers who want authentic experiences
  • Students seeking meaningful immersion
  • Anyone who wants to understand Mexico beyond the surface

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This is not about death. This is about memory, identity, family, and the celebration of life.

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