Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico
University of Chicago
Archaeology, Arts and Traditions
October 28 - November 04, 2009
Registration Open - Please call us at (800) 451-4321 or email travel@siemerhand.com for more information.
Summary
Join us on a special trip to Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s most beautiful cities. Experience the unique rituals and festivities of the Day of the Dead, a time when Mexicans honor the souls of their departed relatives with elaborately decorated gravesites and festive offerings of sweets and flowers. Stay seven nights in the charming Hostal de la Noria, a comfortable colonial-style hotel in the heart of the city.
The city of Oaxaca features wonderful museums and galleries, magnificent colonial churches, cobblestone streets, and charming squares. Watch local artisans produce unique handicrafts in their workshops as we explore the villages in the Valley of Oaxaca. Dine on delicious Oaxacan cuisine and absorb the charming atmosphere of cafés and colorful open-air markets. Explore the archaeological sites of Monte Albán and Mitla, remnants of the early Zapotec and Mixtec peoples who inhabited this fertile region.
Itinerary Summary
Photo Gallery
![]() Day of the Dead altar in Oaxaca |


