Upcoming Events
Borderlandia Tours & Talks
Mexico’s Taco Culture Talk
Did you know there are certain tacos for certain meals of the day in Mexico? That’s right! Dive into the history of food and the collisions of cultures as we explore one of the strongest symbols of not only Mexican cuisine but of Mexico itself, the taco.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 / 2 PM
Tubac Presidio
1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
Paquimé & Casas Grandes: UNESCO World Heritage Site Talk
Less than a day’s drive away from southern Arizona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site commemorating the ancient civilization of Paquimé. Its labyrinthine adobe ruins and archaeological sites are located in northwestern Chihuahua, Mexico, specifically in the charming Pueblo Mágico community of Casas Grandes.
Saturday, January 11, 2025 / 2 PM
Tubac Presidio
1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
Hermosillo Culinary Tour
Take a culinary adventure through the cosmopolitan capital of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. This tour will take you on an itinerary through the city, immersing you in the rich flavors, aromas, and traditions of Sonoran cuisine, renowned for its bold culinary heritage.
Dates: December 9 - 11, 2024 (2 nights / 3 days)
Nogales Taco Tour
Travel through northwest Mexico’s regional taco tradition in one town: Nogales, Mexico with Borderlandia. Walking through the historic city center, you’ll experience the quality of Sonora’s surf and turf culinary arts in the border town’s diverse taquerias.
Date: Sunday, January 12, 2023 / 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Álamos Tour - February 2025
Centering on the natural and cultural heritage of the colonial community of Álamos, this excursion will explore this unique historical and natural landscape where the Sonoran Desert meets the sub-humid tropical south of Mexico.
Dates: February 12 - 17, 2025 (5 nights / 6 days)
Casas Grandes & Paquimé Tour 2025
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Paquime ruins, delve into Mata Ortiz's artistic wonders in ceramic, and explore Colonia Juarez's scenic beauty and Mormon heritage.
Dates: March 10 - 13, 2025 (3 nights / 4 days)
Sonora’s Bacanora Route - Spring 2025
Dive into the distillation process in the Sierra Madres with Borderlandia and meet the people directly involved in spirit production on this special itinerary to the namesake town of Bacanora.
Dates: March 27 - 30, 2025 (3 nights / 4 days)
Magdalena de Kino Day Trip
Immerse yourself in the culture of northern Mexico on this day trip to the Sonoran community of Magdalena de Kino. The town is a pueblo mágico and is famous for being the terminus of an annual pilgrimage bringing together the three cultures of the borderlands.
Date:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 / 8 AM - 4 PM
Puebla: Cinco de Mayo Tour 2025
Experience the celebration where the Cinco de Mayo triumph occurred and the monuments, colonial architecture, and gastronomy of Puebla with Borderlandia.
Dates: May 1 -7. 2025 (6 nights / 7 days)
Cultural Events
Día de Muertos Altar Tour and Procession
November 2, 2024 / 9 AM
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
1 Burruel Street
Tubac, AZ
La Fiesta de Tumacácori
December 7 - 8, 2024
Tumacácori, AZ
Patronato's Christmas Concert from San Xavier
December 10 - 11, 2024
San Xavier Mission
1950 W. San Xavier Road
Tucson, AZ