Guatemala holy week - ​Mar 2024
spectacular cultural experience

One of the most colorful celebrations in the New World, we will attend the amazing Palm Sunday procession in the colonial city of Antigua, one hour from the airport. Colorful alfombras (carpets) made of flower petals and colored sawdust line the streets, thousands of men in Roman robes carry life sized - or larger - wooden figures, which tell the Easter story. This tradition has gone on for centuries; there is mention of it back to the 1500's. We also meet coffee farmers and meet the weavers on visit gorgeous Lake Atitlan. (Read More)

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OAXACA - Women's tour - Mar/apr 2027

Oaxaca is considered to be the cultural capital of Mexico, which says a lot. The city and the nearby archaeological site of Monte Alban were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 due to their outstanding cultural significance. The designation highlights the preservation of both pre-Columbian and colonial heritage, showcasing the continuity of indigenous and European influences over centuries. 
Our tour offers the opportunity to visit some of the ancient sites and experience Zapotec culture, crafts, and traditions. This journey is designed to immerse participants in Oaxaca’s vibrant regional culture, with a special emphasis on local crafts, traditional textiles, authentic cuisine, and the customs that define the area. (read more)

MEXICO,  CHIAPAS  -  OCT/NOV 2027
DAY OF THE DEAD, MAYAN RUINS, SUMIDERO CANYON

​Journey with us to Mexico, which is never more alive than during Dia de Muertos (the Day of the Dead)  It is a time to focus on family and friends, and to pray for and remember those who have died. Celebrations take place on October 31 and November 1 and 2 throughout the world, and particularly in Mexico in colonial and indigenous villages and cities. Far from being somber, Dia de Muertos is a festival.
     Begin with the Mayan ruins of Palenque and Tonina, and end in spectacular Sumidero Canyon (read more)