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Private tour in Oaxaca Tomas V
Day of the Dead Traditions in a Zapotec Village
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My name is Tomas A licensed tour guide by the federal government of the country of Mexico with a background of being a native Zapotec from the state of Oaxaca. I started as a tour guide in 2010 in Bahias de Huatulco, located in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico right of the coastline of the Pacific ocean. I have spent the last five years scouting and creating unique experiences in the heart of Huatulco to ensure that your trip will be unforgettable. My experiences promote educational, cultural, rural and sustainable tourism as well as generate economic opportunity for the people of the region in which I work. My outings are not tours in the traditional sense but rather a day with a unique experience on the beach, waterfalls, turtle sanctuary or in the rural community. I offer to my clients an insider's view of Oaxaca, as a native Zapotec from Teotitlan del Valle who is also a certified professional tour guide. I combine my knowledge of history, culture and local communities with a deep respect for my Zapotec heritage and traditions. I bring to my clients closer to the real Oaxaca and I love sharing my personal perspective with them on trips through Bahias de Huatulco and local destinations in the cost line of Oaxaca state and in the central valley. Federal authorized Guide License license plates and I have a federal driver's license General knowledge of the Zapotec language First Aid Training None
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An Authentic Experience in Teotitlán del Valle
Overview of your Oaxaca tour
Step into the heart of Zapotec culture and witness one of Oaxaca’s most meaningful traditions the homecoming of the departed souls. Join me, Tomás Vicente, a local guide from Teotitlán del Valle, to experience how our community prepares and celebrates Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in a truly authentic way. In my village, the celebration begins days before November 1st and 2nd, when families clean their homes, harvest their fields, and gather the first fruits of the season corn, squash, cacao, and peanuts to prepare offerings for their loved ones who return from the spirit world. You’ll visit the morning market where locals shop for flowers, bread, and candles, then share a cup of hot chocolate and a traditional bread in a Zapotec home. You’ll learn about the symbolism of the altar, watch a weaving demonstration — a daily art that tells stories of our ancestors and discover how the traditional beeswax candles are handmade for the occasion. Small group for a personalized experience (max. 10 travelers)
Your Oaxaca tour itinerary
Pick-up from your hotel in Oaxaca City Comfortable transportation to Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec village known for its strong traditions and vibrant culture. Visit the local market Discover where locals buy the flowers, fruits, and candles for their altars. Enjoy the colors, aromas, and rhythm of daily life in the village. Visit a Zapotec family home Enjoy a cup of freshly prepared chocolate de cacao and taste traditional bread. Learn about the family’s preparations for the altar and their offerings to the ancestors. Weaving demonstration See how natural dyes and hand looms are used to create stunning textiles — an art form rooted in Zapotec identity. Candle-making demonstration Discover the process of crafting the traditional beeswax candles used in Day of the Dead altars, guided by local artisans. Return to Oaxaca City Reflect on a meaningful cultural journey and the spirit of connection that makes Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead so unique. Small group for a personalized experience (max. 10 travelers)
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
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Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
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