Celebrate Día de Los Muertos in Oaxaca With This Sapphire Reserve Trip, Designed by Chase Travel

Día de los Muertos observances are a part of fall festivities around the world, but they’re especially significant in Oaxaca, where the city comes alive with candlelight, live music, parties and parades each year. 

Experience Oaxaca’s vibrant cuisine, architecture and traditions when you book Sapphire Reserve’s Dia de Los Muertos trip in Oaxaca, Mexico. Designed by Chase Travel and bookable at experiences.chase.com, the experience includes a four-night stay at the design-forward Pug Seal, plus food tours, studio visits, private mezcal tastings and a once-in-a-lifetime Día de Los Muertos celebration.

What’s Included in the Package

The trip includes a four-night stay at Pug Seal, a boutique hotel housed in an early 19th-century mansion in the historic center of Oaxaca City. The hotel is far from old-school: The courtyard features vibrant frescoes by painter Rafael Urigias, who drew inspiration from Zapotec iconography, and the 20 rooms are decorated in rich jewel tones. 

The trip also includes a packed lineup of cultural events: a street food tour in Oaxaca; an artist studio visit in the village of Teotitlán del Valle; a tour and tasting at mezcal distillery Casa Silencio; and, of course, an exclusive Día de Los Muertos celebration in a local cemetery. Transportation to and from all scheduled events is also covered, and new surprises will be announced ahead of the trip.

What You’ll Do

Your four-day itinerary begins with welcome cocktails and dinner. Afterward, you’ll retire to your chic room at Pug Seal.

Friday starts with a walking tour of Oaxaca to taste some of the city’s famous street food and visit a few markets. That evening, in Diá de Los Muertos tradition, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to an ofrenda (altar) in the hotel—bring pictures of loved ones that have passed or print them on site and you’ll be able to add them to the altar as part of a ceremony. Next, you’ll head to a local graveyard for an authentic Diá de Los Muertos celebration, including cocktails and dinner. If you need a snack when you get back to the hotel, hit up the Chase Travel Mercado, where chef Edgar Rico will be dishing up esquites, tacos, cocktails and more. 

On Saturday, you’ll enjoy an art and architecture tour of Oaxaca before making the 45-minute drive to the village of Teotitlán del Valle, where you’ll have the chance to visit the studio of renowned artist Pantaleon Ruiz and learn about traditional Oaxacan craftsmanship, like weaving, Alebrije design and candlemaking.

On your last full day, Sunday, you’ll visit Casa Silencio, an award-winning mezcal distillery about an hour outside town. There, you’ll enjoy a tour and tasting, followed by a farewell dinner set to live mariachi music.

Where You’ll Stay

Enjoy a four-night stay at Pug Seal, a boutique hotel in the heart of historic Oaxaca City. The building itself has roots in the colonial era, but was transformed into a hotel in 2020, gaining a beautiful staircase by Sabino Guisú and brass inlays that feature Zapotec motifs. Each of the 20 rooms is unique, done up in a combination of jewel tones and rich textiles.

When you’re not in your room, head to the common courtyard, where colorful frescoes by painter Rafael Urigias reference Zapotec iconography and celebrate Mexico’s vibrant cultural heritage.

How to Book

Go to experiences.chase.com and log in with your username and password. After loading the Chase Experiences page, you’ll scroll down to “Celebrate Día de Los Muertos” and select the experience. Add the experience to your cart and click to proceed to checkout. You can then enter your guest names, enter your Chase Sapphire Reserve card information or opt to redeem your points.

After checking out, you’ll receive a detailed itinerary and your hotel booking confirmation prior to travel. Note that availability is limited and the package may sell out at any time.

FAQs

What are Sapphire Reserve Trips?

Access a series of exclusive trips designed to elevate your travel. These curated trips are designed by Chase Travel℠ and crafted to coincide with some of the most sought-after cultural events and destinations worldwide, exclusively available for Sapphire Reserve cardmembers.

What are the itinerary dates?

The experience runs from Thursday, October 30 to Monday, November 3.

How can I pay?

Use your Chase Sapphire Reserve card to purchase the Día de Los Muertos package or redeem Ultimate Rewards points to book.

How can I book travel that’s not included in the package?

Reserve Travel Designers are available to assist in booking any additional travel or off-property activities before or after the group itinerary. To book, call 1 (833) 799-4529 or visit chasetravel.com/traveladvisor to get started.

Will I earn points when booking Chase Travel Experiences?

You will earn 1 point for every $1 spent booking any Chase Travel Experience.

What’s the cancellation policy?

All sales are final for this package.

Terms and Conditions:

Packages are for two (2) individuals, limit one (1) package per cardmember. All guests must be 21+ in order to attend. Package price includes the items, activities, and/or benefits described in the offer. Other costs are additional unless otherwise stated. Packages are extremely limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Payment must be completed with either a Chase Sapphire Preferred card or Reserve, or J.P. Morgan Reserve card, as applicable or Ultimate Rewards points, or with a combination of both, and full payment is due at time of booking to confirm reservation. Package is non-refundable after booking. Chase reserves the right to modify or cancel any event at any time upon notice to participants. The items, activities, and/or benefits in the Package are subject to schedule changes at the discretion of activity or event host or benefits provider. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Packages are non-transferable and not for resale, donation, or for use as prizes. Applicable taxes must be paid by purchaser. By purchasing this package, you are giving consent to Chase to share your information and guest information (if applicable) with the organizer of the event.

Limitations of Liability:

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is not responsible for the provision of or failure to provide the items, activities, and/or benefits described in the offer. Participants agree to release and hold harmless officers, directors, employees, agents, and assigns of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and their respective successors, and affiliates from any and all liability or damage of any kind resulting from, or arising from, participation in the offer or acceptance, possession, use, misuse or non-use of the offer (including travel-related activity). By participating in this event, attendees agree to abide by all rules of the event and to conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Failure to do so may lead to expulsion from the event, Chase prohibiting attendees from purchasing or attending any subsequent events, and/or account closure. Must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages.