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Join us on this unique experience in Mitla & Teotitán, preparing for Day of the Dead and learning about the culture of traditional medicine in the region.
Cost per person: $185 USD/3,475 MXN
Includes:
Personalized guide and translation (Spanish/English)
Comfortable and safe transportation round trip from Oaxaca City (1 hour each way). Pick up and drop off from your hotel or vacation rental (Centro, Jalatlaco, Xochimilico, Reforma, San Felipe)
Breakfast at our favorite spot in El Tule, brief visit to the Tule tree
Travel to Mitla to participate in building an altar with a local family in their home, learning about the traditions of Day of the Dead in this community which is the most important spiritual place for the holiday in the Zapotec and Aztec cultures
Lunch at the home of an antiques collector, learning about the pieces and history of mezcal in the region accompanied by our selection of traditional mezcal
Visit to Mitla ruins (entrance fee included 30 free time at ruins)
Travel to Teotitlán del Valle where will have a class with our community partners about the different plants used in traditional medicine and natural dyes, learning about the history and current use of these plants
Natural dye and weaving demonstration
Participate in a limpia (spiritual cleansing)
A chance to buy rugs directly from the women's cooperative (price not included)
Drinking water and light snacks
Donation to women's cooperative annual project