Upcoming Events
Borderlandia Tours & Talks
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, September 27, 2026 / 8 AM-10 AM
Magdalena de Kino Day Trip
Join us on a day trip to Magdalena de Kino, a designated Pueblo Mágico where history, faith, and tradition have converged for more than three centuries.
Dates:
Thursday, October 1, 2026 / 8 AM - 4 PM
Thursday, December 3, 2026 / 8 AM - 4 PM
Tumacácori Mission: The History of an Arizona Icon
Step into the layered history of Tumacácori, one of Arizona’s most enduring landmarks, in this dynamic presentation by public historian Alex La Pierre.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 / 7 PM
CPAC Community Performance & Art Center
1250 W Continental Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85614
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.
Dates:
Sunday, October 11, 2026 / 10 AM - 1 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2026 / 10 AM - 1 PM
Paquimé: Ancient Crossroads Tour
Join us for a four-day journey into the high desert of Chihuahua, where archaeology, living traditions, and breathtaking landscapes reveal a side of North American history that few travelers ever experience.
Dates: October 5-8, 2026 (3 nights / 4 days)
Discover Cananea Day Trip
Experience the essence of northern Sonora, Mexico, on a cross-border day trip in proud collaboration with Camp Naco and the Unbelievable Border Festival.
Arriving in Cananea up in the mountains, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the striking miners of 1906 at the iconic Cárcel de Cananea, who ignited the Mexican Revolution. We will share a delicious Sonoran meal, visit a local brewery, and learn about the second-largest mine in Latin America while here.
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 / 9 AM - 3 PM
Sonora’s Bacanora Route - La Colorada, Suaqui Grande & Yécora
Join us on an immersive journey into the heart of Sonora's agave country, where generations of families have crafted Mexico's signature desert spirit for centuries. Travel beyond the tasting room into the Sierra Madre, where tradition, landscape, and hospitality come together to tell the story of bacanora at its source.
Dates: October 19-22, 2026 (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:
November 11-16, 2026 (5 nights / 6 days)
February 12- 17, 2027 (5 nights / 6 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 8-10, 2026 (2 nights / 3 days)
Mexico City Tour 2027
On this week-long intercultural trip, you’ll scale the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán and follow in the footsteps of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Coyoacán. Setting this trip apart, we will travel around la Ciudad de México with locals, offering guests a one-of-a-kind perspective on contemporary life in this big city.
Dates: April 24-29, 2027 (5 nights / 6 days)
Puebla: Mexico's Cultural Capital Tour 2027
Join us for a seven-day cultural journey through one of Mexico's most beautiful and historically significant cities, where world-renowned cuisine, colonial architecture, Indigenous traditions, and the legacy of Cinco de Mayo come together.
Dates: May 1-7. 2027 (6 nights / 7 days)
Cultural Events
Anza 250: A Documentary Film Premiere
September 17, 2026 / 6:30 PM
Presidio Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Unbelievable Borderlands Festival
October 16-18, 2026
Camp Naco
Naco, AZ