Upcoming Events
Borderlandia Tours & Talks
Tumacácori Mission: The History of an Arizona Icon
Through historical context, vivid storytelling, and archival imagery, this talk explores the indigenous roots of the Santa Cruz Valley, the role of Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries and colonial settlement, the mission’s transformation through Mexican independence and U.S. territorial expansion, the preservation challenges and the modern meaning of Tumacácori as a symbol of cultural continuity and encounter.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 / 10 AM
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, August 24 , 2025 / 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
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
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 culinary arts in the border town’s diverse establishments.
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025 / 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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)
Tucson Gastronomy Tour
Join Borderlandia on a walking itinerary through the heart of Tucson, stopping at some of the city's iconic restaurants and historic sites. On this culinary tour, you can indulge in the flavors and explore the cultural diversity that makes Tucson's food scene unique. From traditional Sonoran food to adobe architecture, you'll experience the spectrum of Tucson's culinary and cultural landscape.
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Magdalena de Kino Day Trip
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of northern Mexico on this day trip to Magdalena de Kino, a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) known for its cultural significance and charm.
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 / 8 AM - 4 PM
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
Tombstone 4th of July
July 4, 2025 / 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Medigovich Field, 411 N 9th St
Tombstone, AZ
Monsoon Plant Sale
July 12, 2025 / 8 AM - 2 PM
42 San Antonio Rd
Patagonia, AZ
HarvestFest at Sonoita Vineyards
August 2, 2025 / 10 AM - 5 PM
290 Elgin-Canelo Rd., HC 1 Box 33
Elgin, AZ
