Day 1
Centro Markets & Marigold Fields
Morning
- Tacos del CarmenCentro Histórico, 1 hour
Afternoon
- Cempasúchil Field VisitZimatlán del Alvarez, 2-3 hours
Evening
- Zócalo Mega OfrendaCentro Histórico, 1-2 hours
Oaxaca — Día de Muertos 2026
Oaxaca, Mexico16 links
Día de Muertos in Oaxaca (31 October – 2 November) books out months ahead. Cemetery-vigil etiquette, comparsa routes, the seven moles and the best mezcal tables, plus boutique stays in Centro and Jalatlaco.
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The plan
A four-day immersion into Oaxaca's Día de Muertos, focusing on Zapotec traditions, artisan crafts, and the sensory experience of the festival. This plan prioritises walking through historic neighbourhoods like Jalatlaco and visiting essential cemeteries and archaeological sites.
- Best for ages 7+
- Heavy outdoor walking days
- 4 activities require advance booking
- Concentrated in Centro/Jalatlaco
- 3 specific market days mentioned
Day 2
Ancient History & Alebrijes
Morning
- Monte Albán Archaeological SiteMonte Albán, 3-4 hours
Afternoon
- Alebrije Workshop in San Martín TilcajeteSan Martín Tilcajete, 2 hours
Evening
- Jalatlaco Mural WalkJalatlaco, 1-2 hours
Day 3
Mitla & Petrified Waterfalls
Morning
- Mitla Ruins (City of the Dead)Mitla, 2 hours
Afternoon
- Hierve el AguaValles Centrales, 3 hours
Evening
- Magna Comparsa (Grand Parade)Centro Histórico, 3 hours
Day 4
The Big Night: Altars & Cemeteries
Morning
- Pasillo de Humo (Smoke Alley)Centro Histórico, 1.5 hours
Afternoon
- Pan de Muerto WorkshopMitla or Centro, 2 hours
Evening
- Panteón Santa Cruz XoxocotlánSanta Cruz Xoxocotlán, 2-3 hours
Book ahead
- Oaxaca AccommodationEssentialBook 6-8 months ahead
- Mezcaloteca TastingBook 2 days ahead
- WSE Day of the Dead ToursEssentialBook 2-3 months ahead
Places in this collection
Sights (39)
- Monte Alban, Oaxaca
- Zocalo, Oaxaca City
- Zocalo, Oaxaca
- Hierve el Agua, Valles Centrales
Areas (34)
- Jalatlaco, Oaxaca City
- Oaxaca
- Jalatlaco, Oaxaca
- Mitla, Oaxaca
Stays (29)
- AYOOK, Oaxaca City
- Boulenc Bed & Bread Hotel, Oaxaca City
- Casa Antonieta, Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez
- Casa Antonieta, Oaxaca City
Food & drink (20)
- Tacos del Carmen, Oaxaca
- Adamá, Oaxaca
- Alfonsina, Oaxaca
- Almu, Oaxaca
Things to do (10)
- Mezcaloteca, Oaxaca
- Tlacolula Market, Tlacolula
- Casa Crespo, Oaxaca
- Central de Abastos, Oaxaca City
Getting around (8)
- Calle Francisco Javier Mina, Oaxaca
- Calle Macedonio Alcalá, Oaxaca City
- Garcia Vigil, Oaxaca
- Macedonio Alcala, Oaxaca
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