December 21, 2023: Soul seeking travellers will have the opportunity to experience a special solar eclipse in April, 2024. Since the existence of Earth, innumerable eclipses have occurred. Yet, as time has progressed, scientists have honed their skills in predicting forthcoming celestial phenomena. A recent study has revealed that the Aztecs, while not particularly focused on random awe-inspiring eclipses, were highly attentive astronomers when it came to the seasons.
Their agricultural civilization relied heavily on the positioning of Venus, which they observed diligently. Contrary to the belief that the Aztecs perceived Solar Eclipses as random and indiscriminate events, they held a unique perspective on these occurrences. There is a depiction on a pictograph, of a jaguar, denoting darkness, shown swallowing the sun. The people would shout and screech to frighten the jaguar. According to the Aztec belief system, the “land of the dead” was believed to exist beyond the sky, typically hidden by the radiant glare of the sun.
To enter the land of the dead, one had to confront the sun. In Aztec mythology, Venus and Mercury were regarded as twins, possessing the ability to approach the sun, journey to the land of the dead, and return unscathed. In a pictograph, there is an illustration depicting the land of the dead visible behind the Eclipsed Sun, providing a rare glimpse from a different perspective.
Prepare yourself for a phenomenal odyssey, transporting us into the riveting tapestry of Mexico’s rich history, vibrant culture, and tantalizing cuisine. The trip commences on April 08, 2024, a spellbinding and unforgettable experience that awaits us. Under the guidance of a wise and insightful curandera (healer), we will embark on a spiritual journey to a re-discovered ceremonial site, harmonizing with the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Solar Eclipse. Get ready to be swept away on an unparalleled adventure, igniting your senses, spirit and leaving an everlasting imprint on your soul.
A Classic Tours Collection warmly invites you to join us on an extraordinary expedition, as we dive into the mesmerizing mosaic of Mexico’s rich heritage heritage. Together, let us immerse ourselves in the richness and diversity of this incredible land, as we embark on a journey that promises to be nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Do not let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip away - embark on an extraordinary expedition through Mexico! Waste no time in planning your next unforgettable journey.
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Call 310-504-0761 and ask for Debika
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USA & Mexico
Thursday 04 April, 2024 Arrive Oaxaca
On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Tonight’s Welcome Dinner will be a culinary adventure, where our taste buds will be seduced by the rich flavors of Oaxaqueño cuisine, as we are serenaded by the soulful melodies of Mariachi music.
Meals: D
Friday 05 April, 2024 Oaxaca
Tours: Templo de Santa Domingo de Guzman, Museo del as Culturas de Oaxaca, Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca, and Chocolate Making Class.
Special Experience: Engage in an age-old traditional workshop that embodies the values of unity and community during social gatherings.
Meals: BL
Saturday 06 April, 2024 Oaxaca
Tours: Ruins of Monte Alban concluding with a visit to a local village to learn their traditional craft and meet with a local carver.
Meals: BLD
Sunday 07 April, 2024 Oaxaca/Santa Catarina Lachatao
Tour: Visit the Solar Eclipse Site.
Special Experience: Take part in a time-honored ritual, passed down through countless generations, that is believed to purify not just the physical body, but also the mind and soul.
Meals: BLD
Monday 08 April, 2024 Santa Catarina Lachatao/Oaxaca
Special Experience: Embark on a sacred voyage to an ancient ceremonial site, where our esteemed curandera (healers) will guide us in experiencing the breathtaking wonder of a Solar Eclipse.
Return to Oaxaca and transfer to the hotel.
Meals: BLD
Tuesday 09 April, 2024 Oaxaca
Tour: Visit a local market.
Special Experience: Our curandera will share their wisdom and enlightening techniques, unveiling a world of knowledge during our extraordinary journey.
Meals: BLD
Wednesday 10 April, 2024 Oaxaca
Special Experience: Immerse yourself in the realm of traditional medicine, discovering the art of crafting your own remedies. Guided by experienced practitioners, who have inherited their wisdom through generations, you will partake in a sacred ritual that will transport you to a profound and transformative experience.
Meals: BD
Thursday 11 April, 2024 Oaxaca
Early morning meditation.
Special Experience: Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we delve into the mysteries of an age-old recipe, unravelling its secrets. Visit a local market, to purchase ingredients to recreate this iconic Mexican culinary masterpiece.
Meals: BL
Friday 12 April, 2024 Ocotlan & Santa Catalina Minas
Tour: Visit local handicrafts workshops.
Special Experience: Meet with a local artist who has for nearly four decades, kept the ancestral traditions, passed down through generations, alive.
Tonight’s Farewell Dinner will be an enchanting gathering, honoring the mesmerizing culture and treasured customs that define Oaxaca as a sanctuary of spirituality and unparalleled individuality. Let us cherish this evening as we bid adieu to a place that has touched our hearts in ways we never imagined.
Meals: BLD
Mexico & USA
Saturday 13 April, 2024 Depart Oaxaca
Early morning meditation.
Transfer to the airport to board your flight home.
Meal: B
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