Apertura Opening celebration at the pyramid of Zirahuato to welcome our ancestors and the Monarch butterflies on their migration to México to mark the beginning of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Michoacán

Explore the Pueblo Magico Santa Clara del Cobre where we’ll explore the artisans in copper unique to this area and observe a workshop where we can learn about the process Stay at rustic cabańas on Lake Zirahuen and play a traditional game of Loteria

Photograph as we ramble through the tropical rainforest of Uruapan National Park to see waterfalls and other natural views along the river

Experience the view at el Mirador del Estribo where we’ll have an overview of Lake Patzcuaro on our way to the Zona Arqueológica de Ihuatzio. Participate in the traditional Day of the Dead celebration in Tzintzuntzan that starts with the annual procession to the Ex-Convento de Santa Ana and continues on to the cemetery Travel by boat to the island of Yunuen in Lake Patzcuaro at private house rental where we’ll spend two nights.

The old convent hosts the parade and blessings on the night of November 1st to begin the Days of the Dead Celebration. We'll view the parade from the expansive grounds and visit the convent in the evening. Each year they offer a special program for Day of the Dead

Absorb the sights and sounds of this celebration on our tour of Patzcuaro with free time to peruse the multiple artisan markets that are only available during this season

Visit La Feria de la Catrina at Capula. Capula is the home of the Catrina which has become a symbol of Day of the Dead.

Walkabout and spend time in the colonial city and UNESCO world heritage site of Morelia with a city tour and free time to explore on your own

Clausura See the Ex Convento de Santa María Magdalena Cuitzeo and the Zona Arqueológica de Tres Cerritos Dinner at Hotel de La Soledad and closing celebration at Hotel Historias

Departure from Morelia to the international airport