Small Group Guided Tours
Mexico
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Mexico Tours
Mexico
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
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.
Dates:
Thursday, January 30, 2025 / 8 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 / 8 AM - 4 PM
Río Sonora + Ures Tour - January 2025
Join our intimate group as we travel along the Río Sonora from Banámichi to the old capital of Ures. Along the way, we’ll dive into nature, visit ancient missions, and explore charming riverside towns like Baviácora, Huépac, and Aconchi.
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Dates: January 24 - 27, 2025 (3 nights / 4 days))
Álamos Tour - February 2025
You are invited to join us on an unforgettable week-long trip to the Sonoran Dry Tropics in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Centering on the natural and cultural heritage of the colonial community of Alamos, 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. Enjoy the blooming apples and peaches of spring before heading back to Nogales, with cherished memories of northwest Chihuahua’s diverse landscapes and remarkable experiences.
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.
You’ll get to know the producers, learn about their process at three different vinatas, take part in tastings, enjoy the local gastronomy, and experience the beautiful denomination of the origin region home of this Sonoran spirit.
Dates: March 27 - 30, 2025 (3 nights / 4 days)
Arizona Tours
Arizona
Tucson Origins Tour
Learn about the origins of one of the most important cities of the American Southwest, on this walking tour of downtown Tucson. Visiting downtown Tucson’s El Presidio and the Barrio Viejo districts, we will explore the history and architecture of the community through the themes of the Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican and American Territorial eras, and also explain Tucson’s UNESCO designation as City of Gastronomy. This is an opportunity to discover what makes Tucson such a unique and special place that forms part of the tapestry that is America.
Tubac’s Heritage Tour
This is a walking tour of Tubac by a local which is located in Arizona’s Santa Cruz County. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Tohono O’Odham and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. The itinerary is divided into 4 themes, including a background & interpretation of Tubac’s geography, historical and natural resources as well contemporary life.
Tumacácori Mission Tour
This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked at the mission in historic preservation and heritage interpretation. The park protects one of the most special places in Arizona for understanding the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes.
Nogales Tour: Past & Present
Demystifying Nogales and deconstructing the myths of the border are the purposes of this trek. Discover the geographic importance and biculturalism of the border community during this visit to the Arizona (US) half of Ambos Nogales. The itinerary explores the heritage behind the commercial and migration crossroads and offers interpretation of the contemporary challenges at diverse reference points within the cityscape.
