Get to know the cultural heart of our neighbor, the state of Sonora in the Rio Sonora region with nonprofit BCA!

The intention of this rural tourism opportunity is to provide tour guests with a chance to be immersed in traditional Northern Mexican agricultural life. We will be traveling to the eastern or "old colonial" Sonora river valley which bestowed the name to this northern Mexican state. This river valley was also the exploration route for the first Europeans in the area such as Cabeza de Vaca, Estaban the Moor, Fray Marcos de Niza and Coronado.

This two-night tour will be based out of the gorgeous mid valley town of Banamichi, where we will stay at the historic La Posada del Rio Sonora. Trip highlights will include a trip to Arizpe and its outstanding Jesuit Cathedral, a town once the capital of the entire north of New Spain during Spanish colonial times. Also included will be visits to the downriver communities of Huepac and Aconchi and their respective missions dating back to the 17th century.

We will also visit a natural building homestead Los Paredones along the river to learn about traditional earthen architecture and the Sonoran Desert ecology. Last but certainly not least, we will enjoy and be surrounded by the local gastronomy, la cocina Sonorense.

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR OVERNIGHT TOURS:  A full refund if cancelled at least 21 days prior to tour.  If cancelled less that 21 days prior, a refund will be issued minus a cancellation fee of $100.

We’ll meet at the Nogales Burger King at 9:30am. One week before the tour, you’ll receive a detailed itinerary and other information you'll need for the tour.