Small Group Guided Tours
Mexico
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Walking Tour of Downtown Tucson
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Mexico Tours
Mexico
Río Sonora + Ures
Join our intimate group as we travel along the Río Sonora from Banámichi to the old capital of Ures. Along the way, we’ll dive into nature, visit ancient missions, and explore charming riverside towns like Baviácora, Huépac, and Aconchi.
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Dates: September 13 - 16, 2024 (3 nights / 4 days)
Volcanoes and Sea: Rocky Point & El Pinacate Tour
This three-night trip will take you on a journey of discovery and adventure through one of Mexico's most stunning contrasts of natural landscapes.
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Dates: October 1 - 4, 2024 (3 nights / 4 days)
Álamos Tour - Day of the Dead
You are invited to join us on an unforgettable week-long trip to the Sonoran Dry Tropics in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Centering on the natural and cultural heritage of the colonial community of Alamos, 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, 2024 (5 nights / 6 days)
Mexico City Tour - Spring 2025
Mexico City is a symphony for the senses, a world-class travel destination, and now is the time to go. On this week-long intercultural trip, you’ll drink the frothy prehispanic hot chocolate, 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 23 - 28, 2025 (5 nights / 6 days)
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Arizona Tours
Arizona
Tucson Origins Tour
Learn about the origins of one of the most important cities of the American Southwest, on this walking tour of downtown Tucson. Visiting downtown Tucson’s El Presidio and the Barrio Viejo districts, we will explore the history and architecture of the community through the themes of the Native American, Spanish colonial, Mexican and American Territorial eras, and also explain Tucson’s UNESCO designation as City of Gastronomy. This is an opportunity to discover what makes Tucson such a unique and special place that forms part of the tapestry that is America.
Tubac’s Heritage Tour
This is a walking tour of Tubac by a local which is located in Arizona’s Santa Cruz County. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Tohono O’Odham and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. The itinerary is divided into 4 themes, including a background & interpretation of Tubac’s geography, historical and natural resources as well contemporary life.
Tumacácori Mission Tour
This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked at the mission in historic preservation and heritage interpretation. The park protects one of the most special places in Arizona for understanding the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes.
Nogales Tour: Past & Present
Demystifying Nogales and deconstructing the myths of the border are the purposes of this trek. Discover the geographic importance and biculturalism of the border community during this visit to the Arizona (US) half of Ambos Nogales. The itinerary explores the heritage behind the commercial and migration crossroads and offers interpretation of the contemporary challenges at diverse reference points within the cityscape.
