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Atzompa, know for it´s green glazed clay pottery has one of the most beautiful graveyards in Oaxaca. Community members adorn their loved one´s graves with large candles and marigolds. We´ll have the oppotunity to learn about the Day of the Dead traditions from a local family and dance the night away with a comparsa or parade celebrating the arrival of the souls. As most families will be dressed in costumes for the ocassion we´ll have the opportunity to have our face´s painted before we head out for the night.

Cost per person: $130 USD/2,445 MXN

*$20 USD/375 MXN discount if you´re doing another Mezcouting Day of the Dead experience

Includes:

• Personalized guide and translation (Spanish/English)

• Comfortable and safe transportation round trip from Oaxaca City (45 min each way). Pick up and drop off at El Olivo Gastrobar

• Two beverages and 2 tapas per person (beverages options: alcoholic-house made pint of La Santísima beer, mezcal margarita, mojito. Non-alcoholic: house made ginger beer, virgin mojito, or sparkling water)

• Face paint of your choice by a make up artist (we will be leaving El Olivo promptly at 6:30pm so be sure to arrive early to get the paint of your choice) 

• Visit to the Atzompa graveyard, famous for its candles and grave decorations

• Learn about the local Day of the Dead traditions from a local family; 1 hour free time at the graveyard 

• Participate in a comparsa or all night parade for Day of the Dead where we will join a neighborhood group with a live band. At this family friendly event, people will be wearing costumes, dancing, eating, drinking, and celebrating the arrival of the souls (approximately 2.5 hours)

• Our family´s mezcal, beer (domestic), water, and light snacks during the parade

• Late night dinner of a tlayuda