Spend a week exploring the heart of Mexico during one of the most exciting weeks of the year – Dia de los Muertos!
During this trip, you will visit Mexico City, experience Day of the Dead festivities and cross things off your bucket list!
In Mexico, Day of the Dead is not a sombre experience, but a time to celebrate life and the loved ones no longer with us. It is joyous and festive, and presents death and loss in a positive light. Death is viewed as a transition and change. This sacred holiday reminds us to appreciate what we have while we have it, and not to fear change that is inevitable, but to celebrate it and welcome new beginnings.
For you, this is an opportunity to celebrate too.
During your retreat, you will set intentions for changes you wish to make in your life. You will be able to recognize what once served you, and celebrate your own new beginnings.
Mexico City Day of the Dead Retreat
8 Days, 7 Nights I Starting at $2850
October 30 – Nov 6, 2025
What is Day of the Dead?
The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico where people celebrate life and honor their loved ones who have passed. It reminds us that our time on Earth is limited, so we must live our lives to the fullest, with intention!
It’s a joyful celebration – the Mexicans believe that the afterlife is as important, or even more important than your life on Earth.
Witnessing the celebrations and rituals is a moving experience. Join us and be part of the celebrations – see the Day of the Dead parade, learn to make your own Catrina mask from a local artist and watch how local families honor their loved ones who have moved on to the afterlife.
Retreat Overview & Inclusions
Duration: 7 nights (accommodation included)
Pre-trip call: A 1-on-1 Zoom coaching call with the hosts so we can make sure you make the most out of this experience
Meals included: Welcome Dinner & Final Dinner
Included experiences:
- Leaders’ / co-created workshops & activities.
- Day of the Dead mask-making workshop with a local artist
- Day of the Dead city tour / trajinera ride in Xochimilco / cemetery walk at night
- Culinary market tour and cooking class
Co-Created Experiences
Did you discover something new you would like to try? Or do you have a goal for this trip? This is your chance to experience something new, and perhaps others would like to join. With co-created experiences, you will have the opportunity to personalize your week with the group.
YOUR ITINERARY
Here is what each day will look like:
DAY 1, Thursday Oct 30
Arrival at Mexico City International airport in Mexico (MEX). Meet the other travelers in the group, and travel to the vibrant city center to check into your fabulous hotel for the week.
Orientation – Here we will review local information about Mexican culture, specifically the Day of the Dead festivities, your surroundings, and health and safety information, as well as review what you can expect to experience throughout the week. This is also a time for reflection, inspiration and connection with your personal intentions for the week.
Welcome Dinner – Opening dinner will be hosted at an iconic restaurant in CDMX (included).
DAY 2, Friday, Oct 31
Morning: Breakfast & morning gathering to connect and plan for a fulfilling day
Mid-morning: A local guide and artist, Ruben, will join us and teach you how to make your own Day of the Dead mask. (2 hours)
Afternoon: Free for you to explore. We’ll have some suggestions for local places to check out.
Co-created evening: What did you see that you would like to discover more of? This is your chance to let us help you personalize your experience.
DAY 3, Saturday Nov 1
Morning: After breakfast, we’ll tour the streets of Mexico City and visit iconic landmarks.
Day of the Dead Tour: Vist a cemetary at night. Learn about the Day of the Dead festivities and admire the famous altars and their rich expressions of popular art that fuse symbolism and thought, both pre-Hispanic and Catholic, around death.
Evening: Enjoy a night tour in a trajinera – Mexican ‘gondola’ – through the canals of Xochimilco. Float through the decorated canals on this spectacular boat and pass through the chinampas –floating gardens – while dancing to the rhythm of Mexican music.
DAY 4, Sunday, Nov 2
Morning: Day of the Dead. Enjoy your breakfast before the festivities begin.
Optional: Watch the Day of the Dead Parade – (and there is the possibility of being in it!)
Open day: We’ll have some suggested activities
DAY 5, Monday, Nov 3
FREE DAY: This day is yours for an optional tour of the Teotihuacan Pyramids:
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Enjoy the incredible views on an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over the Teotihuacan pyramids.
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Have breakfast in an impressive underground cave.
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Free time to explore the pyramids.
If not, co-create a day with your retreat mates, or cross something off your personal bucket list.
DAY 6, Tuesday, Nov 4
Morning: Breakfast and morning gathering.
Midmorning: Culinary market tour with Chef Pau buying local ingredients
Afternoon: Cooking class with Chef Pau. Come hungry – you’ll dine on your Mexican dishes, made fresh with the ingredients purchased from the local market.
Evening: Open
DAY 7, Wednesday, Nov 5
FREE DAY: This is your last full day in Mexico as part of the Day of the Dead Retreat. Take this opportunity to explore anything you’ve been intrigued by this past week. If not, co-create a day with your retreat mates, or cross something off your personal bucket list.
EVENING: Closing dinner/activity (included).
DAY 8, Thursday, Nov 7
Morning: Breakfast and morning gathering. Prepare to say goodbye, pack up your bags, your memories and your Mexican recipes!
Departure: Transport to MEX airport provided.
INCLUSIONS
ACCOMMODATION
You’ll get a private room at a modern hotel in the centre of Mexico City, very near the Zocalo and the Day of the Dead festivities. Your room includes a queen bed, private bathroom, bathroom kit, smart TV and more! The hotel also offers free breakfast and wi-fi.
TRANSPORTATION
All of your travel in-country that is part of our itinerary is included in your trip, including airport transportation, private van hire for visiting cultural places of interest, and local tours. Flights to Paris are not included. Excursions on your free days are not included.
MEALS
Mexico City boasts a diverse and vibrant food scene, renowned for its rich flavors and diverse street food offerings. You” enjoy traditional dishes like pozole and mole as well as street food staples, such as tacos al pastor and esquites. Mexico City offers a wide range of culinary experiences, that you’ll both enjoy cooking and eating. During the duration of your trip, you will enjoy 2 dinners with our group and breakfast daily. Because the array of tasty cuisine is so wide, you’ll have the freedom to choose where you want to eat, choose a different place each day, or go back to your favorite as much as you want!
FESTIVITIES & TOURS
Your Day of the Dead Retreat in Mexico City includes a Day of the Dead mask-making workshop with a local artist; attending (or participating in!) a Day of the Dead Parade; A Day of the Dead City Tour/Trajinera ride in Xochimilco/cemetery walk at night. Your retreat also includes touring a culinary market and taking a cooking class. If that doesn’t fill your bucket, we will also help facilitate additional and optional tours during your week. This includes the Cempazuchil Flower Festival (Free); the La Llorona night show in Xochimilco – ($40 USD), the Pan de Muerto and Chocolate Festival ($3 USD); a visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum / Xochimilco / Coyoacan tour ($31 USD), or taking a more adventurous tour of the Teotihuacán pyramids tour via hot air balloons and enjoy breakfast in a cave ($132 USD).
Book. Click the “Book Now” button below to submit your details.
Make a Payment. After submitting your details, you will be taken to the “Make A Payment” page so that you can secure your placement with a deposit and a signed participant agreement.
- Deposit of 50% is due to secure placement.
- Remaining balance of 50% of the total cost is due September 30th.
All payments are non-refundable.
Payment plans are available. Just reach out to me and I can structure a payment plan that works for you!
Flights. Airport to fly into is Mexico City International Airport. We will pick you up at the airport upon arrival. Please get in touch with me and I’ll help you arrange the best possible travel logistics
Prepare. We will connect with you soon to provide more information regarding in-country travel logistics, your itinerary, and any answer questions you may have that help you prepare.
Meet Your Retreat Hosts
Your hosts, Kimberley and Christy, are highly skilled in creating meaningful moments through travel.
They will curate the experience to purposefully bring more joy, gratitude, and intention into your life.
Christy Nichols
Curator of Transformational Retreats | Author | Speaker | Purposeful Travel Advocate | Writer | CEO at Venture Within
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Christy’s professional education expertise has afforded her the opportunity to work all over the world. Since achieving a Masters Degree and Teaching Credentials in Sussex, England, she has delivered educational and leadership initiatives internationally to individuals in the UK, Europe, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, South Africa, Canada, the USA, and Australia. After successfully creating and developing EDventure International, an organization combining leadership development, education, and conservation projects overseas, she launched Venture Within. Her passion is creating transformational experiences for personal and professional growth through overseas immersion, executive life coaching, and adventurous experiences abroad. She enables and inspires others to live a full and meaningful life.
- Expert in leadership development amongst professionals
- 20 years an Educator, CEO of Venture Within, and EDventure International
- ICF Accredited Certified Professional Coach
- Curated strategic leadership workshops catered for traveling professionals, with a focus on personal development and growth.
- Utilizes cultural immersive experiences as transformative opportunities.
- Specializes in transformative experiences that enhance leadership abilities on personal and professional levels.
Kimberley Chan
Founder of My Creative Break & Go Places Now | Travel Coach | Traveller | Writer | Curator of Community Experiences
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After many years of working in tech marketing and feeling unfulfilled, a medical leave prompted Kimberley Chan to go places – She knew she needed to do something different, but she didn’t know what. She decided to listen to her intuition and do something that she had always wanted to do – travel long-term.
She ended traveling for 1.5 years, which allowed her to cross many things off her bucket list: teach English in Spain, live in a traditional Moroccan riad, ride a camel in the Sahara Desert, take classes with a professional artist in Hong Kong, take a care of elephants in Thailand, eat chocolate under the Eiffel Tower and more.
The adventures she had made me feel extremely rejuvenated and motivated, like she could tackle anything. She also learned a lot, saw things from different perspective and understood what it meant to truly connect with people. And now, she wants to help you do the same: cross things off your bucket lists, live your best life and connect with people who understand you.
The Mexico City Day of the Dead Retreat is an experience for those who seek an indulgent experience away from their routine and who crave time to explore new cities, travel through the cultural heart of Mexico, and celebrate life!
- an adventurous spirit
- craving a change in your scenery
- a soul-searching individual
- in need of a break, relaxation and re-focus
- ready to explore and try new things
- a passion for tasty food and cultural traditions
Then we got you covered. The Mexico City Day of the Dead Retreat is the cultural getaway offering you the experience you’ve been looking for.
Still have questions? Get in touch and we’ll give you a call to be sure this retreat is the perfect fit.