Day of the Dead in the Indigenous Towns of Chiapas

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Zinacantan — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Zinacantan Cemetery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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, offering a beautiful view and a mystical atmosphere. Visit the church and a family of artisans to see the textiles made on a backstrap loom.

SAN JUAN CHAMULA: ancestral indigenous celebrations at the cemetery, visit the church.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Chiapas Experiencias

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Spanish and English speaking guide
Included: Private transport, entrances,

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Iglesia de San Lorenzo

15 min Admission included

The guide will give you explanations about the fusion of prehispanic religion with the catholic, symbolism and significance of this indigenous culture
Former Temple of San Lorenzo

one hour

We will visit a local family
Cementerio de San Juan Chamula

2 hours

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
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

15 min Admission included

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.
Stop 5

2 hours

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.
Former Temple of San Lorenzo

one hour

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of Arco del Carmen, historical monument at the end of Miguel Hidalgo street

End point

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