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The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Girlstown Chalco and Our Lady of Guadalupe

Five Days in Mexico City with the Sisters of Mary

Five days based in Mexico City, with Tlatelolco and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Zócalo and the Metropolitan Cathedral, Blessed Conchita Cabrera and Blessed Miguel Pro, and a full afternoon at Girlstown with the Sisters of Mary in Chalco.

Departures

Current Tours to Mexico

Upcoming departures to Mexico. Each group has its own host, dates, and itinerary. The route below is our standard.

All current pilgrimages
The Route

Four stops in Mexico City and Chalco

Tlatelolco, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tepeyac, the historic centre around the Zócalo, and Girlstown at Chalco, all reached from one hotel in Mexico City.

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The Girlstown Chalco Itinerary

Four nights in one hotel in Mexico City, with every visit reached by motorcoach from there. The afternoon and evening at Girlstown in Chalco is the longest single visit on the route. Your group travels on its own dates, and the itinerary can be adjusted to fit the time you have and the places that matter most to your pilgrims.

Day 1 – 2

Tlatelolco and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Old Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tepeyac Hill
The Old Basilica on Tepeyac Hill
Day 1

Arrival in Mexico City

Our pilgrimage begins with the flight to Mexico City, arriving the same day. Our local tour escort meets us and accompanies us to our hotel, and we gather this evening for a welcome dinner to begin the pilgrimage together.Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 2

Tlatelolco and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

We begin at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco, where the last battle of the Aztec empire was fought in 1521 and where Juan Diego was baptized in the Church of Santiago Tlatelolco, one of the oldest in the Americas. We continue to Tepeyac, celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and visit the Church of the Hill, the Church of the Well and the Church of the Indians.Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 3

The Zócalo, the Cathedral and Chalco

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City on the Zocalo
The Metropolitan Cathedral on the Zócalo
Day 3

The Zócalo, the Cathedral and Chalco

We explore the historic centre, the great Zócalo, the National Palace and the Templo Mayor, the excavated ruins of the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán. We celebrate Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral and venerate the tomb of Bishop Zumárraga. After lunch we travel to Chalco for Girlstown, the mission community of the Sisters of Mary, where we join the campus for Mass, a guided tour, time with the students, a buffet dinner in the Spiritual Center and the Rosary.Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 4

Blessed Conchita Cabrera

The Church of San José del Altillo
Day 4

Blessed Conchita Cabrera

We visit the Church of San José del Altillo, a Modernist chapel of 1958, where the relics of Blessed Conchita Cabrera de Armida rest in the crypt. A wife, mother of nine, widow and mystic, she founded the Apostleship of the Cross and in 2019 became the first Mexican laywoman to be beatified. We celebrate Mass here, pray at her tomb, and tour the house where she lived.Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 5

Blessed Miguel Pro and home

The Church of the Holy Family, Mexico City
Day 5

Blessed Miguel Pro and Return Home

We visit the Church of the Holy Family, the Jesuit parish that is the shrine of Blessed Miguel Pro, who ministered in secret through the persecution of the Calles regime and was executed by firing squad in 1927 with his arms outstretched, crying out “¡Viva Cristo Rey!”. We celebrate Mass and venerate his relics before transferring to the airport for our return flight home.

Why leaders choose Canterbury

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Patrick MadridPatrick Madrid
Catholic Speaker, Author & Host of The Patrick Madrid Show on Relevant Radio®
The old and new basilicas of Our Lady of Guadalupe below Tepeyac Hill
TepeyacThe hill where Our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego, above the basilica that holds his tilma.
Dates

Your group travels on its own dates.

Tell us the window you have in mind and we will build the itinerary around it: the time you have, and the places that matter most to your pilgrims.

Your pilgrimage includes

Tour Package Includes

These inclusions can be easily tailored to the individual needs of your group

  • Daily Mass at the churches we visit
  • Round-trip group airfare
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure
  • 4-Star hotel accommodations
  • Private motorcoach transportation
  • Breakfast & dinner served daily
  • Wine served with some dinners
  • Dedicated tour manager
  • Licensed guiding & admission fees
  • Porterage service at hotels
  • Whisper headsets when touring
  • Tips for hotel & restaurant staff
  • 9 – 5 PM (EST) reservation support
  • 24/7 travel emergency support
  • Canterbury Mobile App
For the group leader

What you get as the group leader

You travel free.

Every group earns complimentary places. The more pilgrims you bring, the more you earn. How complimentary places work

No financial risk.

If the group does not fill, deposits are returned. You owe nothing and neither do your pilgrims. What happens if a group does not fill

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Flyers, a registration page, and what you need to invite your people. Our guide to promoting a pilgrimage

We handle your pilgrims.

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In your pocket

The Canterbury Mobile App

Every pilgrim in your group gets the app. Their itinerary, hotels and flights, the prayers of the day and a way to reach one another, all in one place and kept current as the pilgrimage unfolds.

  • Group chat

    Your whole group in one thread, so a change of plan reaches everyone at once.

  • Their itinerary

    The full day-by-day schedule, always current, in every pilgrim’s pocket.

  • Hotels

    Where the group is staying each night, with addresses and dates.

  • Flights

    Flight details kept alongside everything else, not in a separate email.

  • Daily prayers

    The prayers of the day, including the Liturgy of the Hours.

  • Shrine passport

    A keepsake record of the shrines your group visits along the way.

  • Live updates

    Times and meeting points pushed to everyone the moment they change.

Photographs
The tilma of St. Juan Diego bearing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The tilma of St. Juan Diego
The Plaza de las Tres Culturas at Tlatelolco
The National Palace on the Zocalo in Mexico City
The Zócalo and the National Palace
Girlstown at Chalco, the mission of the Sisters of Mary
Pilgrims on a Canterbury pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pilgrims on a Canterbury pilgrimage to Guadalupe
The students at Girlstown, Chalco

What group leaders say

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Founder & President of Real Life Catholic
Before you ask

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to travel to Mexico?

November through April is the dry season and the most comfortable time to travel, with clear mornings and mild afternoons. December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, draws millions to Tepeyac. Visits to Girlstown are arranged around the school calendar, so we confirm the date with the Sisters of Mary before we set your departure.

How physically demanding is this pilgrimage?

Moderate. Most days involve two to four hours on your feet, with walking on uneven ground, ancient stone, and steps at archaeological sites. Pilgrims who can manage a full day of sightseeing at their own pace do well. If anyone in your group has mobility limitations, tell us early and we will adapt the days around them. What activity level means.

What is generally not included?

Travel insurance, lunches, drinks beyond those served with included meals, personal expenses, and gratuities for your tour manager and driver. Any of these can be built into your package on request, so tell us what you would like covered and we will arrange it. Passports and visa fees are the one exception and remain the responsibility of each pilgrim.

Do I need a passport or visa for Mexico?

A US passport valid for the length of your stay is required. No visa is needed for tourism, and an entry permit is issued on arrival. This route arrives and departs from Mexico City International Airport, and we confirm current requirements with your group before you travel.

Can our priest celebrate Mass at the churches?

Yes. Daily Mass is built into the itinerary, and we arrange times and locations in advance with each church. Your priest should travel with a celebret or letter of good standing from his bishop or superior. We handle the scheduling.

How many pilgrims do you need for a group?

Most of our groups are between 20 and 50 pilgrims, and we can arrange smaller tours as well. We have also organized pilgrimages for groups as large as 2,500, so whatever size your group turns out to be, we can build for it. Minimum group size for a group flight.

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