Adventure into the cultural tapestry of northern New Mexico, where the American Southwest meets the Rocky Mountains on this special Hispanic heritage trip.
Long before the modern U.S.–Mexico border existed, northern New Mexico was the northern frontier of New Spain. Here, Spanish settlers, Pueblo peoples, and Indigenous allies from central Mexico created communities whose traditions of faith, architecture, art, agriculture, and cuisine continue to thrive more than four centuries later.
Following the UNESCO World Heritage Route El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, this expedition will explore one of North America's oldest cultural landscapes and uncover the rich history that continues to shape the American Southwest.
You will travel in comfort with a small group from Tucson through the spectacular landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico, accompanied by Borderlandia director and public historian Alex La Pierre, whose expertise in New Mexico's history, adobe architecture, and Spanish Colonial heritage brings each destination vividly to life (Alex also served as a National Park Service Ranger in northern New Mexico).
Along the way, we'll explore Santa Fe's historic plaza and renowned museums, visit the Palace of the Governors, the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, San Miguel Chapel, and the Barrio de Analco, and learn about the Tlaxcalan and other Indigenous allies who helped establish Spain's northern frontier.
We'll journey north along the scenic High Road to Taos, stopping at the Santuario de Chimayó, San José de Gracia Church in Trampas, and the historic Martínez Hacienda while experiencing the enduring traditions of northern New Mexico's Hispanic communities.
Throughout the tour, we'll enjoy authentic New Mexican cuisine, explore remarkable adobe villages, and discover how the history of northern New Mexico is deeply connected to the Arizona–Sonora Borderlands.
This is a chance to experience one of the oldest continuously inhabited Hispanic cultural landscapes in North America and gain a deeper understanding of the people, places, and traditions that continue to define our shared Borderlands heritage.
Tour Highlights
Follow the historic El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Explore Santa Fe, America's oldest state capital
Visit Chimayó, Trampas, and Taos along the scenic High Road
Discover Spanish Colonial churches, museums, and adobe architecture
Learn about the Tlaxcalans and the founding of New Mexico
Experience authentic northern New Mexican cuisine
Travel with expert interpretation from former National Park Service ranger and historian Alex La Pierre
Small-group experience with personalized attention throughout
Dates: May 24-28, 2027 (4 nights/ 5 days)
The total price of the tour:
$2,900 Double occupancy (per person)
$3,300 Single occupancy
For a complete itinerary, please write us at info@borderlandia.org
Included:
All accommodations
All breakfasts and lunches
All admissions
Transportation
Driver
Interpretive guide
Not Included:
Dinners
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance (highly recommended in case you need to cancel or have a medical emergency)
Snacks, drinks, and incidentals in between meals
Please email info@borderlandia.org if you want to send payment by check, VENMO, or Zelle.
Read what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here.
Have a question? Check out the FAQ.
Cancellation Policy - New Mexico Tours
Overnight tours to New Mexico are fully refundable up to ten weeks before the initial tour date. If cancellation occurs between ten and six weeks before the tour’s first day, it is subject to a $500 (per person) administrative fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within six weeks of the tour's start date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
Adventure into the cultural tapestry of northern New Mexico, where the American Southwest meets the Rocky Mountains on this special Hispanic heritage trip.
Long before the modern U.S.–Mexico border existed, northern New Mexico was the northern frontier of New Spain. Here, Spanish settlers, Pueblo peoples, and Indigenous allies from central Mexico created communities whose traditions of faith, architecture, art, agriculture, and cuisine continue to thrive more than four centuries later.
Following the UNESCO World Heritage Route El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, this expedition will explore one of North America's oldest cultural landscapes and uncover the rich history that continues to shape the American Southwest.
You will travel in comfort with a small group from Tucson through the spectacular landscapes of Arizona and New Mexico, accompanied by Borderlandia director and public historian Alex La Pierre, whose expertise in New Mexico's history, adobe architecture, and Spanish Colonial heritage brings each destination vividly to life (Alex also served as a National Park Service Ranger in northern New Mexico).
Along the way, we'll explore Santa Fe's historic plaza and renowned museums, visit the Palace of the Governors, the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, San Miguel Chapel, and the Barrio de Analco, and learn about the Tlaxcalan and other Indigenous allies who helped establish Spain's northern frontier.
We'll journey north along the scenic High Road to Taos, stopping at the Santuario de Chimayó, San José de Gracia Church in Trampas, and the historic Martínez Hacienda while experiencing the enduring traditions of northern New Mexico's Hispanic communities.
Throughout the tour, we'll enjoy authentic New Mexican cuisine, explore remarkable adobe villages, and discover how the history of northern New Mexico is deeply connected to the Arizona–Sonora Borderlands.
This is a chance to experience one of the oldest continuously inhabited Hispanic cultural landscapes in North America and gain a deeper understanding of the people, places, and traditions that continue to define our shared Borderlands heritage.
Tour Highlights
Follow the historic El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Explore Santa Fe, America's oldest state capital
Visit Chimayó, Trampas, and Taos along the scenic High Road
Discover Spanish Colonial churches, museums, and adobe architecture
Learn about the Tlaxcalans and the founding of New Mexico
Experience authentic northern New Mexican cuisine
Travel with expert interpretation from former National Park Service ranger and historian Alex La Pierre
Small-group experience with personalized attention throughout
Dates: May 24-28, 2027 (4 nights/ 5 days)
The total price of the tour:
$2,900 Double occupancy (per person)
$3,300 Single occupancy
For a complete itinerary, please write us at info@borderlandia.org
Included:
All accommodations
All breakfasts and lunches
All admissions
Transportation
Driver
Interpretive guide
Not Included:
Dinners
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance (highly recommended in case you need to cancel or have a medical emergency)
Snacks, drinks, and incidentals in between meals
Please email info@borderlandia.org if you want to send payment by check, VENMO, or Zelle.
Read what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here.
Have a question? Check out the FAQ.
Cancellation Policy - New Mexico Tours
Overnight tours to New Mexico are fully refundable up to ten weeks before the initial tour date. If cancellation occurs between ten and six weeks before the tour’s first day, it is subject to a $500 (per person) administrative fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs within six weeks of the tour's start date. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
