DAY OF THE DEAD IS A MYSTICAL AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. October 31st: Preparations for Day of the Dead in Zinacántán and San Juan Chamula. Day 1: The Romerillo and Zinacántán Cemeteries (cemetery and town). Day 2: The towns and cemeteries of Zinacántán and San Juan Chamula ROMERILLO - According to the indigenous belief of the community, the souls of the deceased arrive on foot to visit their relatives every November 1st. A visit to the Romerillo cemetery, located on a mountain crowned with 22 enormous Tzotzil crosses, is a very genuine, yet somewhat rude experience. Zinacántán - The cemetery will be decorated with an abundance of floral arrangements at an altitude of 2,700 meters, offeri...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Spanish and English speaking guide
Private transport, entrances,
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Arco del Carmen
In front of Arco del Carmen, historical monument at the end of Miguel Hidalgo street
Return
Plaza de la Paz
Day of the Dead in the Indigenous Towns of Chiapas
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DAY OF THE DEAD IS A MYSTICAL AND UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. October 31st: Preparations for Day of the Dead in Zinacántán and San Juan Chamula. Day 1: The Romerillo and Zinacántán Cemeteries (cemetery and town). Day 2: The towns and cemeteries of Zinacántán and San Juan Chamula ROMERILLO - According to the indigenous belief of the community, the souls of the deceased arrive on foot to visit their relatives every November 1st. A visit to the Romerillo cemetery, located on a mountain crowned with 22 enormous Tzotzil crosses, is a very genuine, yet somewhat rude experience. Zinacántán - The cemetery will be decorated with an abundance of floral arrangements at an altitude of 2,700 meters, offeri...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Spanish and English speaking guide
Private transport, entrances,
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Arco del Carmen
In front of Arco del Carmen, historical monument at the end of Miguel Hidalgo street
Return
Plaza de la Paz
Itinerary
1
Iglesia de San Lorenzo
The guide will give you explanations about the fusion of prehispanic religion with the catholic, symbolism and significance of this indigenous culture
15 minutes
2
Zinacantan
We will visit a local family
1 hour
3
Cementerio de San Juan Chamula
The Day of the Dead festival is a mixture of emotions; color, joy, sorrow, and remembrance manifest each year when the souls of the faithful departed come to visit the earthly world. This is an indigenous Tzotzil tradition, inherited from their Mayan ancestors, that continues to this day. We will join in the celebrations at the cemetery with respect
2 hours
4
Church of St. Juan Bautista
The church of Chamula is the main reason to visit the village: inside, you will enter the magic and sacred world of rituals of indigenous people of Chamula that you will not see anywhere else. your guide will explain you the symboism and significance of the rituals so you can understand the magic of what you see.
15 minutes
5
Romerillo
ROMERILLO is a Tzotzil community. According to the belief of the indigenous people of the El Romerillo community, the souls of the deceased arrive on foot to visit their relatives every November 1st. A visit to the Romerillo cemetery, located on a mountain crowned with 22 enormous Tzotzil crosses, is a very genuine, and in some ways, a rude experience.
2 hours
6
Zinacantan
Zinacantan, an indigenous community of Tzeltal culture. The cemetery will be decorated with an abundance of floral arrangements, as flower cultivation is one of Zinacantan's main activities. At an altitude of 2,700 m, the cemetery offers a beautiful view and a mystical atmosphere.