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Every Day of the Dead season, the Fitofolor fields fill with cempasúchil, the Mexican marigold, and at dusk they light up with strings of lights along their paths 🌼. Enjoy a magical evening among the flowers!
We depart at 6:00 PM from a meeting point one block from Oaxaca's Zócalo, with round-trip transportation and entry to the fields included. At the end of the evening we drop you off at your hotel in downtown Oaxaca.
Highlights
- 🌼 Endless marigold fields: row after row of the orange flower that guides souls home on Day of the Dead.
- ✨ Illuminated paths: stroll between lines of lights that switch the fields on after dark.
- 📸 Instagram-worthy spots: photo corners among marigolds and red and magenta cockscomb flowers.
- 🍽️ Food area: snacks and drinks for sale on site.
Detailed Itinerary
🚐 Meeting point
We meet at 6:00 PM one block from the Zócalo, and drive out to the Fitofolor fields.
🌼 Marigold paths
We walk the paths between the marigold and cockscomb fields as the afternoon fades.
✨ The fields light up
As night falls the lights come on and the landscape changes completely: the best time to wander slowly and take photos.
🍽️ Food area
If you're hungry, you can have dinner or grab a drink at the on-site food area (at your own cost).
🚐 Return to Oaxaca
We head back to the city and drop you off at your hotel in downtown Oaxaca.
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation.
- Passenger insurance on board.
- Entry and access to the fields.
Not Included
- Food and drinks.
Meeting Point
One block from Oaxaca's Zócalo, at 6:00 PM. On the way back we drop you off at hotels in downtown Oaxaca.
Season
Every day from October 17 to November 3, departing at 6:00 PM.
Recommendations
- 🧥 Bring a light jacket: evenings get cool.
- 👟 Comfortable closed shoes for walking on dirt paths.
- 🔋 A charged phone or camera for night photos.
- 🌼 Enjoy the flowers without picking them or stepping into the rows.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What days does this tour run?
Every day from October 17 to November 3, during the Day of the Dead season. Book at least 24 hours ahead.
2. Is entry to the fields included?
Yes. The price includes round-trip transportation, passenger insurance, and access to the fields; only food and drinks are on you.
3. Do you pick me up at my hotel?
We depart from a meeting point one block from the Zócalo. On the way back we drop you off at your hotel if you're staying in downtown Oaxaca.
