8-DAY SHRINES OF MEXICO

PILGRIMAGE

ABOUT YOUR TRIP

Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin of Guadalupe, is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with a venerated image enshrined within the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The basilica is the most visited Catholic pilgrimage site in the world.

A pilgrimage to Mexico is a great way to experience the vibrant culture of our neighboring country and strengthen your faith. On this memorable trip, you will celebrate mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and see the sackcloth of Juan Diego bearing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that hangs above the main altar. Other common sites include the Pyramids of Teotihuacan and Chapultepec Park, where you can see collections of ancient Mayan civilization.

Under Nativity’s excellent organization and leadership, our pilgrimages offer complete itineraries that include round-trip airfare, first-class hotel accommodations, breakfast, dinner, all transportation, daily Masses, and more!

ITINERARY

Today: Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your flight to Mexico City. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Americas) and celebrate Mass before continuing to your hotel for the evening.

Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

Today: This morning, we will start by visiting the Plaza of Three Cultures and the baptismal site of St. Juan Diego. Afterward, we will continue to the Shrine of Guadalupe to celebrate Mass. Then, we will continue to Teotihuacan to see the ancient Pyramids before returning to your hotel for the evening.

Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

Today: This morning we will visit the museum of Father Pro and celebrate Mass at la Sagrada Familia. Next, we will drive to Historical City Centre and visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, located on the Zocalo (or main square). Inside the Cathedral, you will visit the Chapel of the Miraculous Cross of Poison. Your tour continues at the National Palace, which has been occupied by Mexico’s ruling class since the Aztec Empire. (Optional this evening) Atend the world-renowned performance of the Ballet Folklórico de México at the Palace of Fine Arts (performances on Wednesday and Sundays). If we attend the Ballet we will have an early dinner.

Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

Today: We depart for the beautiful silver mining town of Taxco, where we can shop for silver items, jewelry, and art. We will spend the day walking around before celebrating Mass at the impressive Church of Santa Prisca. Later this afternoon, we will drive to Puebla or spend the night in Taxco and drive to Puebla in the morning.

Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

Today: After breakfast, we will travel to Cholula and visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Remedies on top of an Aztec Pyramid. Next, we will continue to Puebla for lunch. This afternoon, we will celebrate Mass at Holy Rosary Chapel and visit the Church of Santo Domingo, the Cathedral, the Santa Monica Museum of Religious Art, and St. Francis of Assisi Church, where we will view the uncorrupted body of Blessed Sebastian de Aparicio. This evening, we will attend an open-air market.

Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

Today: After breakfast, we will travel to Tlaxcala and visit the San Miguel del Milagro Shrine. St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lazaro de San Francisco here in 1631 and told him of the miraculous spring. Next, we will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Ocotlan, also known as Mexico’s Lourdes. We will celebrate Mass before returning to your hotel.

Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

Today: After breakfast, we will visit the floating gardens of Xochimilco and take a boat ride in a Trajinera. Afterward, we will continue to Coyoacán for lunch. This afternoon, we will visit the Church of El Carmen and the Church of St. John the Baptist. It was originally constructed as a Dominican Monastery, but eventually changed to a Franciscan Monastery. This stunning piece of architecture has an interior containing seven chapels and an altar piece that dates back to the seventeenth century. Afterward, we’ll have time to walk around and maybe enjoy some famous Coyoacán ice cream.

Evening: Dinner will be at a local restaurant and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.

Today: If time permits this morning, we have a farewell Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. After Mass, we will transfer to the airport and catch our return flight home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Round-trip airfare

All airport taxes and fuel surcharges

First-class hotels

Prices based on double occupancy

Land transportation

Breakfast and dinner

Sightseeing/admissions fees

Daily Masses

Professional local guides

Printed promotional brochures and marketing materials

Medical Protection Plan

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Trip cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)

Passport & visa costs

Tips for the tour manager, guides, and driver

Personal items/expenses (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)

PLAN A TRIP

 

Booking your spiritual journey with Nativity Pilgrimage relieves you of all the hassles. There is no need to worry about the logistics such as flights, hotels, guides and timing. Invite your parish, family & friends and let Nativity do the rest! When you choose Nativity Pilgrimage you won’t have to worry about the details; hotels, flights, Mass venues, language and cultural barriers or marketing materials.

Our team is always available to ensure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing and payment processing, issue travel documents and answer any questions that come up during the process.

We will walk you through all of your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.

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TRAVEL PROTECTION

 

Although travel insurance is optional, it is highly recommended. Be prepared for unforeseen events that can leave you to cancel your trip, or worse, with out-of-pocket expenses! We have partnered with Trawick Insurance to offer you coverage for the unexpected. Buy it now upon registration to get “cancel for any reason.” There are 2 options for travel insurance:

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