The marigold petals arrive first, millions of them, drifting through the air like the spirits they're meant to guide home. Then comes the music. Then the color. Then someone in stunning skeleton face-paint sweeps past you in a blur of sequins and laughter, and you realize: this is not a somber occasion.
This is the most alive you have ever felt.
That's what Día de Muertos does in Oaxaca. And there is nowhere else on earth that does it better.
Our trip is designed around the full depth of the holiday, not just the spectacle, though the spectacle is extraordinary. We learn from artisans whose craft has been passed down hand to hand across centuries. We taste the finest mezcals alongside the most delicious street tacos. We join the parades and candlelit processions not as observers, but as guests of honor at a celebration that, at its heart, is a profound act of love.
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