TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Take a captivating cultural journey through Mexico’s largest state of Chihuahua on this special itinerary. Explore historic Cananea and Janos en route to our accommodations in Casas Grandes. 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. Enjoy the blooming apples and peaches of spring before heading back to Nogales, with cherished memories of northwest Chihuahua’s diverse landscapes and remarkable experiences. Art, archaeology, anthropology, history, geography, this trip has it all.
Includes transportation with a professional driver, all meals - 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, & 3 dinners, 3 nights accommodations, and guide services.
at customs but will help you return to the U.S. as a legal document.
Not Included: - Traveler’s Insurance - Parking in Nogales, Arizona - Alcoholic beverages - Personal shopping
The when & where of tour meeting & parking location: We will meet as a group at a table inside the Burger King located at 47 Sonoita Ave. in Nogales, Arizona, USA at 9 AM. You may park only in the back lot section of their lot (the front is for their customers). If there is no space available, there are multiple other parking lot options directly in front of the Burger King and adjacent to park your vehicle.
Accommodations: We will be staying at Casa del Nopal for the 3 nights of the tour. Themes: Regional Gastronomy, Geography, Architecture, Cultural Heritage, Contemporary Life To Remember: Please do not forget your valid passport booklet or passport card only as your official travel document. Global Entry, SENTRI, and/or “Enhanced” Driver’s License from the United States are not recognized by the Mexican government
Please be also sure to bring your printed, signed waiver in hand the day of the trip.
At the Burger King, you’ll have a chance to use the restroom, pay for your parking fees (approx $5 a day, not included in the tour) at the cashier, check-in, and be a part of initial introductions before we have a chance to get to know one another after walking across the border together in the peace of the sprinter van.
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Travel Insurance: The pandemic has shown us how important it is to have traveler’s insurance. We recommend you get a personal policy for any and all unforeseen incidents. A look online offers many options. Diet: Please let us know by email if you have any dietary allergies or restrictions to advise the accommodations and restaurants with anticipation. Thank you! Transportation: Mercedes Sprinter with a professional driver waiting for us directly across the border. A tip: If you do have the tendency to experience car sickness we recommend bringing some Dramamine tablets along with you in case. Hydration: We are committed to avoiding the consumption in the overuse of plastic in the environment. For water, we recommend bringing a large refillable water bottle. Some Exchange Advice: In Mexico, it is best to have small denominations on you rather than large bills. We will have an opportunity to exchange dollars for pesos at the Mexican Customs stop just south of Nogales. You’ll never know what you’ll find in your travels to Mexico - having some handy spending money makes it easy and you get to help your neighbors, the civil society of Mexico’s economy.
Attire & Sun Protection: We recommend long pants or jeans since we will be entering holy places like missions. We recommend lightweight loose long sleeve shirts and sun protection in the form of sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen. Please check the forecast for the destination prior to departure for packing clothing accordingly. Layers are always the way to go. Communication: We will set up a trip group communication channel on WhatsApp for ease of information sharing during the trip. You can download WhatsApp for free on iTunes or Google Play Stores on your smartphone. Return to the U.S.: Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to predict waiting times to cross back into the US and they can vary to no waiting at all to a couple of hours. We try to mitigate by crossing on foot rather than in-vehicle, avoiding busy crossing times, such as returning on a Monday rather than a Sunday, and arriving before evening traffic. So please be prepared. You can also expedite your border crossing with a Global Entry (Trusted Traveler) Card and access to Sentri lane. Guide Contact Details: Alex La Pierre info@borderlandia.org (619) 777-0040 Finalmente: Let’s have fun.
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I T I N E R A R Y: D AY 1 CANANEA & JANOS
» 9 AM Meet at the Burger King in Nogales, Arizona (47 N Sonoita Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621) a. Pay for parking at the cashier inside ($5 a day, not included). b. We will be waiting for you inside the BK at a table checking companions in. » Cross on foot (with luggage in hand) as a group through the Dennis DeConicini Pedestrian Crossing to Mexico from the Burger King on the U.S. side » Rendezvous with driver and Mercedes Sprinter along Calle Internacional » Travel to KM 21 Mexican Custom & Immigration Station a. Present valid passport cards or passport booklets (enhanced state-issued US driver’s licenses are not valid to travel documents recognized by Mexican Authorities) to receive a free 7-day Tourist Visa (FMM). » Travel from KM 21 to Cananea » Lunch in Cananea » Travel Cananea - Janos » Visit Janos Presidio Spanish Colonial Chapel » Travel Janos - Nuevo Casas Grandes » Dinner in Nuevo Casas Grandes » Check In to Casa del Nopal
D AY 2 CASAS GRANDES & PA Q U I M É
» Breakfast at hotel. » Guided walking tour of Casas Grandes plaza & pueblo mágico » Visit Paquimé » Lunch in Casas Grandes » Free afternoon » Dinner in Casas Grandes
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D AY 3 M ATA O R T I Z , COLONIA JUAREZ & HACIENDA SAN DIEGO
» Breakfast at hotel. » Visit Mata Ortiz » Pottery demonstrations » Tortas lunch & history talk with Phil Stover » Visit Colonia Juárez » Visit Hacienda San Diego » Return to hotel » Dinner in Casas Grandes
D AY 4 RETURN
» Breakfast at hotel. » Check out of Hotel Casa del Nopal » Travel Casas Grandes - Agua Prieta » Lunch in Agual Prieta » Travel Agua Prieta - Nogales » Cross the border & return home
Questions? Write us at info@borderlandia.org.
Cancellation Policy Overnight tours to 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, they are subject to a $250 (per person) administrative fee. There is no refund if cancellation occurs from six weeks to the start date of the tour. There’s also the option to transfer the registration to another individual found by the original registrant.
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PLEASE NOTE: This entire itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, conditions, cancellations, and other circumstances.
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