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The Art of Death in Oaxaca

By Juan Pablo Barba
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥8,464 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 10m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Immerse yourself in the unique neighborhood of Jalatlaco on a one-hour walking tour that explores the vibrant relationship between death and art in Oaxaca. Wander through cobblestone streets adorned with colorful murals that illustrate ancestral stories and festive skulls, each piece echoing the rich cultural roots of this tradition. This tour goes beyond mere observation, offering insights into how art serves as a connection between generations and how the community celebrates life and memory through its artistic expressions. Engage with the local culture and witness how the neighborhood becomes a living gallery reflecting the Oaxacan worldview.

  • One-hour walking tour through the historic Jalatlaco neighborhood
  • Explore murals that depict themes of death and celebration
  • Learn about the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead
  • Experience the charm of Oaxaca’s old village atmosphere

Activity location

  • Barrio de Jalatlaco
    • 68080, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco
    • 211 Miguel Hidalgo
    • 68080, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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The Art of Death in Oaxaca
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes1h 10m
    1h 10m
Price details
¥8,464 x 1 Adult¥8,464

Total
Price is ¥8,464
The Art of Death in Oaxaca
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes1h 10m
    1h 10m
Price details
¥8,464 x 1 Adult¥8,464

Total
Price is ¥8,464
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural experience with a local
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Does not include drinks and meals

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Barrio de Jalatlaco
  • 50m
The experience consists of a one-hour walking tour through this historic neighborhood, where we will discover how death becomes art at every corner. We will walk among vibrant murals that tell stories of ancestors, festive skulls, and symbols filled with meaning, while learning about the cultural roots that sustain this tradition. This is not just a walk to admire murals, but a journey into the Oaxacan worldview: how the living coexist with memories, how art becomes a bridge between generations, and how an entire neighborhood turns into an open-air museum of memory and identity. The neighborhood of Jalatlaco is one of Oaxaca’s best-kept secrets: a corner that preserves the charm of an old village in the heart of the city. Its cobblestone streets, adobe houses, and peaceful atmosphere make it the perfect setting to connect with Mexican culture through one of its deepest expressions: the relationship with death.

Location

Activity location

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    Barrio de Jalatlaco
    • 68080, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco
    • 211 Miguel Hidalgo
    • 68080, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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