Upcoming Events
Borderlandia Tours & Talks
Who was Juan Bautista de Anza Talk
This presentation will explore the life of Juan Bautista de Anza, delving into his origins and the challenges he faced as a Spanish frontier soldier in Northern New Spain, now the American Southwest. Learn about the incredible journey of nearly 250 people and 1,000 head of livestock who traveled over 1,500 miles through some of the most arid and dangerous terrain in North America to establish the Alta California outpost.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 / 10 AM
Marana Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center
13251 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
What is a Presidio? Talk
Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of Spanish colonial presidios—fortified settlements that played a crucial role in Spain’s expansion into the Americas. These outposts were more than military garrisons; they served as centers of government, trade, and daily life on the northern frontier of New Spain.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 / 2 PM
Tubac Presidio
1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
Anza Trail Guided Hike
Join local guide and historian Alex La Pierre on a special hike commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition.
Sunday, May 18, 2025 / 8 AM-11:30 PM
An Introduction to Ethnobotany in the Sonoran Desert Talk
For thousands of years, the Indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert—such as the Tohono O'odham, Akimel O'odham, Opata, Apache, and Seri—have relied on the land’s plants for food, medicine, tools, and ceremonies. Join us for an engaging presentation on how desert plants have shaped daily life, survival, and cultural traditions.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 / 2 PM
Tubac Presidio
1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA
Battle of Ambos Nogales Walking Tour
Learn about the history they never taught you in school and commemorate the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Ambos Nogales with Borderlandia.
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 / 8 AM - 10 AM
Mexican Independence Day in the Río Sonora Tour
This is your opportunity to experience the national festivity in Banámichi, a beautiful community nestled in the Sierra Madres along the Río Sonora. You’ll taste the regional cuisine, meet the people, be charmed by the students and their creativity during the parade, and feel like a thousand miles away from the US at only a half day’s drive from the border.
Dates: September 13 - 16, 2025 (3 nights / 4 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: October 6 - 9, 2025 (3 nights / 4 days)
San Carlos Tour
Experience Sonora’s newest pueblo mágico, San Carlos, for its natural beauty on this refreshing trip to the blue water of the Sea of Cortez. Travel with us in a small group to this natural paradise where the Gulf of California meets the Sonoran Desert, with the dramatic Cerro de Tetakawi mountain as the backdrop.
Dates: October 17 - 20, 2025 (3 nights / 4 days)
Álamos Tour
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:
October 30 - November 4, 2025 (5 nights / 6 days)
February 13 - 18, 2026 (5 nights / 6 days)
Sonora’s Bacanora Route - Fall 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 Moctezuma, Huásabas, and Bacadéhuachi.
Dates: November 14-17, 2025 (3 nights / 4 days)
Hermosillo Culinary Tour
Join us on a flavorful journey through Hermosillo, Sonora, where you’ll experience the vibrant heart of Mexican cuisine. Dive into the city’s bustling food scene, from hidden gems to popular spots, where local chefs create delicious dishes that celebrate Sonora’s unique ingredients— from carne asada, regional tacos, and the freshest seafood.
Dates: December 1 - 3, 2024 (2 nights / 3 days)
Cultural Events
Movie Under the Stars
May 10, 2025
Empire Ranch
Sonoita, AZ
Loft Kids Fest
May 31 - June 29, 2025
The Loft Cinema
Tucson, AZ
