October 28, Mexico: Arrival in the morning at the "Benito Juárez" International Airport in Mexico City. The guide will be waiting to transfer you to your selected hotel; the rest of the afternoon is free. In the evening, we'll depart for Plaza Garibaldi, the most iconic location for Mexican folk music and mariachis. We'll enjoy a traditional dinner at the Guadalajara de Noche restaurant. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay

OCTOBER 29 MEXICO CITY / XOCHIMILCO: Breakfast at the hotel. We will begin the day in the city center. Guided tour of the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will visit the National Palace, the Zócalo, the Aztec Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Postal Palace. At the appointed time, we will begin Enjoy a ride on a trajinera (a traditional flat-bottomed boat) on Lake Xochimilco. Xochimilco's origins date back to pre-Hispanic times. Xochimilco is particularly important for its chinampas. These floating gardens, constructed from wooden rafts and covered with soil, were used to cultivate flowers and vegetables, making Mexico-Tenochtitlan a floating city. They were used for agriculture and to reclaim land from the lake's waters. We continue to the emblematic neighborhood of Coyoacán, where you will have time for lunch. Coyoacán was an independent rural town within Mexico City until the 19th century. We will visit Plaza Hidalgo, the main square with its bandstand and fountain, the cathedral, and the cobblestone streets lined with colonial-era mansions. Here you will find the home of the famous painter Frida Kahlo; her house was a meeting place for artists and politicians of the time, including Leon Trotsky. We will visit this house, now a museum (entrance included), which respects the decor and spirit that Frida Kahlo gave to her famous "Blue House," where she was born, lived, and died. The rest of the evening is free. Overnight stay.

October 30 Basilica of Guadalupe / Teotihuacan: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where the pre-Columbian, Spanish, and Mexican present intertwine. Continue to the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most sacred place for Mexican Catholics, dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe. We then head to the wonderful archaeological site of Teotihuacán, which in Nahuatl means "City of the Gods" or "The place where the Gods are created." During the visit, you will see the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. The former reaches a height of 65 m, making it one of the largest pyramids on the continent. The pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, the serpent god, is the only pyramid with sculptures, shaped like the head of a serpent. We will cross the Avenue of the Dead, which was the most important avenue in this city, and at the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl , we will see murals from that period. After a Mexican buffet lunch (included), we visit an artisan center, where you can visit an obsidian stone carving workshop, the main craft of the locals. We'll taste maguey pulque, a typical drink from the region. The rest of the evening is free. Overnight stay.

OCTOBER 31 MEXICO CITY – PÁTZCUARO – MORELIA (367 KM - 6 HRS): Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Pátzcuaro. Upon arrival, you will have free time for lunch (not included). In downtown Pátzcuaro, you can enjoy a variety of cafes and restaurants serving traditional and international dishes. Don't forget to try "niña de pasta," the most typical ice cream flavor. To help with lunch, we take a guided tour of downtown and the Day of the Dead candy market. The name Pátzcuaro means "gateway to heaven" in Purépecha. It is a city famous for its colonial beauty, as well as for the authentic customs of its inhabitants. Among the cultural treasures are the Basilica of Our Lady of Health, the "House of the Eleven Patios," the library, the Temple of San Francisco and the Temple of the Tabernacle, the Museum of Popular Arts (visit included), the Convent of San Agustín, the Sanctuary of Guadalupe, and the Plaza Don Vasco de Quiroga with its crafts market. Today we will see the preparations for the Day of the Dead festival; this celebration is of utmost importance to the Mexican people. It takes place over two days, November 1st and 2nd. It is an opportunity to gather with family. The Mexican population visits the cemeteries where their relatives are buried while they await their arrival: the belief that the Dead come to visit them is strong. For this reason, they decorate their homes and graves with candles and flowers. This festival is characterized by offering "calaveritas," sugar and chocolate candies in the shape of skulls, as well as "pan de muerto" (bread of the dead). In the city center, you will have the opportunity to have Day of the Dead makeup done (at the client's expense). Free time to visit the crafts market, have dinner (not included) and sample typical dishes. In the evening, you'll enjoy a traditional dance performance at the port on Lake Pátzcuaro, called "The Dance of the Old Men." This performance culminates with a special presentation by local fishermen in their canoes, showing their traditional fishing method using a butterfly net. (This activity depends on the schedule of the Pátzcuaro Tourism Office and may be canceled or modified.) We continue to Morelia. Check into your hotel.

NOVEMBER 1 CAPULA – SANTA FE DE LA LAGUNA – TZINTZUNTZAN - (98 KM 2 HRS): Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, we will depart for the pottery town of Capula, the birthplace of the iconic clay Catrina, where hundreds of these unique and exquisite figures are created daily. We will then travel to Santa Fe de la Laguna, a Purépecha community that celebrates the Day of the Dead. You will have the opportunity to visit the homes of Mexican families awaiting the arrival of their deceased loved ones and see all the preparations they have made for them. You will witness the candle-lighting ceremony for the Day of the Dead. We will visit the town cemetery to see the decorated graves. Sometimes the townspeople hold a contest to choose the most beautiful altar. You will be able to witness the setting up of altars for the newly deceased (those who died this year); these ceremonies are unique in that they are accompanied by joyful music and dances dedicated to these departed souls. Weather permitting, we will continue to the archaeological site of Tzintzuntzan to attend the Festival of the Dead, where you will have the opportunity to see a reenactment of the famous pre-Hispanic ball game. Overnight stay.

NOVEMBER 2 MORELIA – JANITZIO: Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we will take a guided tour of downtown Morelia. Morelia has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known for the architectural beauty of its magnificent colonial buildings made of pink stone. You will visit the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Clavijero Palace, the Convent of Las Rosas with its church, and the Plaza Mayor. You will discover the market of traditional sweets, the aqueduct, the Tarascas Fountain, the Alley of Romance, and the Calzada: a charming pedestrian walkway that leads to the Sanctuary of Guadalupe, a church with stunning interior decoration. We will then head towards Janitzio Island in Lake Pátzcuaro. We will board a boat to reach the island and visit its cemetery, admiring the graves that families have decorated for the visits of their loved ones. Free time for lunch (not included). The rest of the day is free. It is suggested to visit the crafts museum and the candy museum, where you can learn about the making of traditional sweets from the region. Accommodation.

NOVEMBER 3 MORELIA – MEXICO CITY (301 KM 4:30 HRS): Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, we will depart for Mexico City Airport. Estimated arrival time at the airport: 3:00 PM.