Day 4: Monday, July 21st - Plaza de las 3 Culturas / Pyramids of
Teotihuacán / Guadalupe
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and prepare for a memorable travel day. On
your way out of town, stop at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas (3 Cultures
Square). Filled with Pre and Post Columbian history, this square
represents the cultures of México. Taking the longest avenue in Mexico,
Avenida de los Insurgentes (Insurgents Avenue), depart the Federal
District (equivalent to our District of Columbia) to the State of México
to visit the amazing complex of pyramids and temples that make the
mysterious City of Teotihuacán, one of the best preserved pre-Columbian
cities in the Americas. Teotihuacán was the most important city in North
America around 500 AD, with a population of approximately 200,000
inhabitants. This visit gives us a better idea of the culture and
indigenous customs of St. Juan Diegos ancestors. Also witness the
different and very important ancient uses of the Maguey plant (from the
Cactus family) and its relationship to the ayate of St. Juan Diego. After
our visit to Teotihuacán, we stop at a posada for a delicious lunch
buffet. After a restful lunch, we travel to the most sacred Sanctuary in
all of México, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Until now our
pilgrimage has been an introduction in order to better understand the
cultural background that led to the construction of this impressive
complex where the Virgin Mary appeared to the humble Native American Juan
Diego (now St. Juan Diego). An event that inspired the conversion of
millions of Native Americans of that time. We proceed to visit the New
Basilica where the original ayate of St. Juan Diego
can be found with the
sacred image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. You will have plenty of time to
re-visit this most famous and divine work of art. A video introduction of
the Guadalupe story has been prepared for us at one of the Guadalupe gift
shops. Our group departs the gift shop with a flower arrangement for Our
Lady. The flower arrangement is taken to one of the chapels in the New
Basilica and placed at the foot of the Altar. Holy Mass is
celebrated in this chapel. Later, we will visit the Old Basilica
where our Lord is perpetually exposed in the Blessed Sacrament. After we
make our visit to the Blessed Sacrament, we will visit other places
of historic and religious importance in the Guadalupe complex. We end
today�s unforgettable pilgrimage with one more visit to the image of Our
Lady. Remainder of the evening at leisure. (Tonight Dennis shows several
restaurant options within 3 blocks from the hotel). (B, L)
Day 5: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 Holy
Family (Blessed Miguel Pro) / Zócalo / Metropolitan Cathedral / Royal
Palace / Anthropology Museum / Buena Vista Market:
This morning, join Fr. Pish, Dennis and Guillermo on a short walk from our
Hotel to the Church of the Holy Family. This Church contains the remains
of Blessed Padre Miguel Pro, the famous martyr Priest of Mexico whose
death was documented in pictures. Holy Mass is celebrated here.
Afterwards, begin a cultural day in México City. Enjoy a panoramic tour of
this legendary city, renowned as the worlds largest city. Tour includes
the Zócalo, the second largest square in the world. It is located in the
center of the old and once powerful Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlán, where
ruins of its major temples can still be admired. Visit the monumental
Cathedral Metropolitana, built with stones of the old Aztec temples. This
massive Church rivals those of Europe. Visit the Palacio Nacional
(National Palace), where in addition to being Mexicos Presidential
Offices, we can also find the famous murals of Diego de Rivera portraying
the history of Mexico. Then travel to the Forest of Chapultepec for a
fascinating tour of the impressive Museum of Anthropology, world famous
and renowned as the principal source of information about the
archeological and cultural composition of México and America. As one of
the worlds largest of its kind, the museum presents an impressive
permanent collection of artifacts and exhibitions that demonstrate the
daily life of Méxicos indigenous people. A shopping stop follows at the
Mercado Buena Vista with a great variety of original Mexican handicrafts.
Afterwards return to the hotel for a leisure evening. (B, L)
Day 6: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 - Basilica of Guadalupe & Site of St.
Juan Diegos Home (Our Ladys 5th Apparition) / (optional) - Mexico's
Folkloric Ballet.
After the breakfast buffet, return today for a full day
visit to Guadalupe. Complete the tour of the Guadalupe complex with a
guided visit to the remaining Chapels, gardens and places of importance.
Climb the Cerrito de Tepeyac (Tepeyac Hill) in a Rosary procession until
we reach the Capilla del Cerrito (Chapel of the Little Hill) that
commemorates the place of the first apparition. Holy Mass is celebrated
here. After Mass, there will be time for Confessions. The remainder of the
day is free at the Guadalupe complex for our personal devotion and
prayers. Finally, (if time allows) visit St. Juan Diegos old home which is
the site of the fifth apparition of Our Lady. A church and a well with
spring water now stand at the site where Our Lady appeared and cured Juan
Diegos uncle. Upon our return to the Royal Hotel, join your fellow
pilgrims for the farewell dinner, in a spirit of thanksgiving for a
fruitful pilgrimage and our new found friendships. After dinner, travel by
motorcoach to the historic and gorgeous Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of
Fine Arts) to enjoy an unforgettable show (optional tour for an extra
cost, but highly recommended see registration for more details). The
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández (Mexicos Folkloric
Ballet). This world renowned show will help us understand more about the
rich Mexican culture and its people. (B, D)
Day 7: Thursday, July 24th, 2008 - Return from México to the U.S.A.
The last day commences with our last breakfast as the luggage is being
loaded onto the motorcoach. Depart for Benito Juarez International Airport
with plenty of time for check in and extra security. As your flight takes
off, take one last look at a land filled with history and culture; a land
that gained the love and admiration of our late Holy Father; a land where
our Lady converted and continues to convert many, many people! (B)
There is US Immigration and US Customs upon arrival in the U.S.A. Welcome
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Day Trip Inclusions:
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Air transportation from Minneapolis/St.
Paul to Mexico City via Northwest Airlines. (Airfare available from
other cities -call for prices)
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Round trip airport/hotel/airport transfers
in Mexico in private Air Conditioned Motorcoach (for those traveling
with group from Minneapolis and those arriving before the group arrives)
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Accommodations in Puebla and Mexico City
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13 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 buffet lunches
and 4 dinners (most beverages not included).
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Private motorcach transportation with
driver
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Full touring program including Panoramic,
Archeological and Cultural tours to Historical and Religious places of
interest.
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All entrance ticket fees to compliment the
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Spiritual Program including Rosaries,
Meditations, Holy Mass, and Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Housekeeper, Breakfast service and Bell
Captain gratuities.
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Local, Sales & Hospitality Taxes
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Fr. Robert Pish as Pilgrimage
Chaplain/Spiritual Director
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Official tour guide certified by the
Mexican Government.
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Tour Director/Coordinator: Dennis
Gaetano
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Optional trip to the Palace of Fine Arts
for the beautiful World Renowned Folkloric Ballet of Mexico.
(Optional trip costs an additional $75.00 includes entrance fee & round
trip transportation.)
Does Not Include:
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Fuel surcharges (approximately $125)
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