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OCTOBER 28, 2024

This morning we visited a family of paper-makers who are using invasive lilies from the lake (and other materials) to craft beautiful paper, which are then printed with serigraphs.  From there, we visited the Temple of Santa Muerte to learn about the controversial and intriguing Patron of Death, whose indigenous root is the Mexica Goddess, Mictlandecuhtli.  We visited a wonderful mask carver in the village of Tocuaro named Manuel Horta and were off to lunch with the internationally recognized traditional cocinera Rosalba Morales Bartolo.  Last of all, we visited a family of candle makers and enjoyed an interesting distillery tour and mezcal tasting at Hacienda Oponguio.  Our days are long, but packed with lots of intrigue, culture, history and colour!

MORE GALLERIES FROM THIS TOUR

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Paper Workshop, Temple of Santa Muerte, Mask Carver, Traditional Lunch, Candle Makers, Mezcal

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

La Fiesta de las Catrinas with live music, mariachis, folkloric dancing and more!

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Procession of Altars in Tzintzuntzan & Lunch at Las Yacatas Restaurant

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Copper Workshop, Molcajetes for Lunch, Estate of Juan Torres, Catrina Art Festival

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Boat ride to the iconic Isla de Janitzio to learn about the preparations & have lunch

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NOVEMBER 1-2, 2024

Noche de Muertos experience with several local families and two special cemeteries

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

A day spent with a local P'urepecha Family to learn about the elaborate preparations

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Vigil de los Angelitos is the night many special vigils begin.  Spent with two local families

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