HEARTLAND TRADITIONS TOUR

Join us for an excursion through the agricultural heartland of Banderas Bay, where you will meet and engage with the families of local entrepreneurs. Your first visit might include a ceramics workshop with a master potter, a walk through a tropical orchard to learn about exotic flowers and fruits, or a beekeeping lesson followed by a honey tasting. The experience ends with a delicious feast at a family-owned ranch where you’ll make and try your own nopal tortillas (cactus tortillas).

Duration

6 hours (8:45am - 2:45pm)

Activity Level

Easy-Intermediate

Location

Valle de Banderas & San Juan de Abajo, Nayarit

Price

$120 USD per adult. Children 8 and under receive a 50% discount, and really little ones (ages 0-2) are welcome for free.

Includes

Fair payments to two local families + Transportation + Guide and interpretation + Hands-on activity + Full Mexican meal

Availability

Please click "Book Now" to see our tour calendar. If you do not see a tour listed for your preferred dates, please contact us.

What to Bring

Water bottle, comfortable clothing and shoes, sun protection. If you'd like to make purchases from the artisans, Mexican cash is recommended.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve already been on a tour. How can I make sure to see different families this time?

We survived COVID by making many changes to our model, including reducing our staff and simplifying our tour routes. As such, we may not be able to customize the tour experiences in the way that we used to for our (cherished!) repeat tour guests. We invite you to check out our Bucerias Cultural Tour routes or contact us directly (info@humanconnections.org) if you have any related questions.

How much walking does the tour entail?

An air-conditioned van is provided as transportation for the group during our tours so there is minimal walking. Our tours are fit for people of all ages and activity levels, and can be customized to meet most physical restrictions. Should you require special assistance, please contact us.

Can you pick me up from my hotel?

The transportation during our tours is only to and from our meeting point in Bucerías. We are currently unable to do pick-ups and drop-offs at hotels or other accommodations.

Can I pay in cash?

Yes you can! We ask that you please notify our team (info@humanconnections.org) if you’d like to pay in cash. We accept US dollars or pesos considering the exchange rate of the day of payment.

Is this tour a good fit for families?

Absolutely! Since we visit families, it’s a perfect experience for families of travelers, as shared values and experiences are often discussed. Also, this activity is wonderful for young kids, who get to see a more intimate side of Mexico and apply their creativity. When booking your tour, please indicate the ages of your children so that we can specialize the tour for them! If you do, we make sure to visit partners who have interactive trades so that your kids can get involved. See our TripAdvisor page for feedback from families.

I have a dietary restriction, can I still eat on the tour?

Yes, just make sure to let us know in your reservation your dietary needs or restrictions, and we will notify our partners beforehand to make sure you still get to enjoy a delicious meal.

Can I bring donations?

Human Connections does not accept in-kind donations for the families we visit during Cultural Day Tours. Our tours are meant to be educational, create conversation, and financially and emotionally empower the families with whom we work. We hope you will leave with new ideas about charity, need, and responsible travel.

That said, we collaborate with some incredible local organizations that, among other things, ethically channel in-kind donations to local people. Human Connections is more than happy to accept your in-kind donations in our Bucerías office and bring them to these partners, which include Entreamigos and Ahora es Tiempo de Dar. We also encourage you to visit these organizations directly.

Can I buy a gift card to give a tour to someone else?

Yes! Click here to purchase gift cards for our tours.

What other questions do you have?

Contact us for more questions:

E-mail: info@humanconnections.org / Call from the US: 773-800-2811 / Call from Mexico: 332-457-7948