Guadalupe Jubilee Year Pilgrimage 2027
Guadalupe Jubilee Year
Six days and five nights in Mexico City in the closing week of the Guadalupe jubilee year, with two visits to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, day trips to Tlaxcala and Puebla, and Mass each day.
Your chaplain
Chaplain to be announced
We announce the chaplain as soon as he is confirmed.
“Am I not here, I who am your Mother?”
Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, Tepeyac, December 1531
The words Our Lady spoke on the hill of Tepeyac. The jubilee year marks fifty years since the new Basilica was dedicated in 1976, and it closes on October 12, 2027, the last full day of our pilgrimage.
The Chapel of the Rosary · Santo Domingo, Puebla
Mexico City, Tlaxcala and Puebla, October 7 to 12, 2027
Six days and five nights in Mexico City, with day trips to Tlaxcala and Puebla, two visits to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Mass each day.
Begins and ends in Mexico City
OvernightVisit
Nights: 5 Mexico City.
Arrival in Mexico City
Our pilgrimage begins in the city Our Lady of Guadalupe chose for herself. Her apparition on Tepeyac in 1531 brought some nine million into the Church within a decade, the largest conversion it has ever known. If you booked your flights through us, your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall; if you made your own arrangements, meet the group at the hotel. We gather this evening for our welcome dinner.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today is devoted to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. On the way, we stop at the Plaza of the Three Cultures in Tlatelolco, where Aztec ruins, the colonial Church of Santiago Tlatelolco, and modern Mexico City stand side by side. It was to this church that St. Juan Diego was walking for Mass and catechism when Our Lady first appeared to him on the hill of Tepeyac, and here, by tradition, that he was baptized. We celebrate Mass in the brilliantly colored modern Basilica, dedicated in 1976, kneeling before the altar displaying the miraculous Tilma, the sackcloth bearing the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary that has been venerated by the faithful for centuries. We also visit the Church of the Hill, the Church of the Well, the Monument of the Offerings, and the Church of the Indians. The afternoon is free to continue exploring the shrine at leisure.
Tlaxcala & Puebla
After breakfast we depart for a full day excursion outside Mexico City. En route we take in the dramatic sight of two magnificent mountain peaks, one snow-capped and the other an active volcano. We arrive first in Tlaxcala to visit the Shrine of San Miguel del Milagro, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lazaro in 1631. We continue to Puebla to visit St. Dominic’s Church and its Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, Baroque masterpieces whose walls and dome are covered in gold leaf and plaster, where we celebrate Mass. We then visit the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, where the incorrupt body of St. Sebastian of Aparicio is venerated. We also visit the Biblioteca Palafoxiana, the oldest public library in the Americas, before enjoying free time to explore Puebla’s charming historic streets, including the famous Candy Street. We gather for dinner in Puebla before returning to our hotel.
Metropolitan Cathedral & Tenochtitlán
This morning we make our way to downtown Mexico City to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Latin America. We celebrate Mass here and tour its stunning paintings, altarpieces, and statues, including the Tomb of Bishop Zumárraga, the first Bishop of Mexico and a witness to the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our guided tour continues with a visit to the National Palace, the main square known as the Zócalo, and the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán, known as the Templo Mayor. This evening our chaplain blesses the religious articles we have gathered on pilgrimage.
Tulpetlac & Pyramids of Teotihuacan
After breakfast we visit the church where Blessed Fr. Miguel Pro, S.J. served before his martyrdom under the Calles Regime. We then depart for Tulpetlac to celebrate Mass at Santa Maria Tulpetlac, also known as the Church of the Fifth Apparition of the Blessed Mother and the site of the miraculous healing of St. Juan Diego’s uncle, Juan Bernardino. We have the opportunity to drink from the miraculous well here before journeying to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the Place of the Gods, where we visit the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and other remarkable structures, along with a presentation on the Maguey plant. We also pay a return visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This evening we attend an authentic folk performance at the National Palace of Fine Arts. We gather for our farewell dinner tonight.
Mexico City, Return Home
With a renewed sense of pilgrimage and an invigorated love of our Catholic faith, we make our way to Mexico City International Airport for our flight home. The jubilee year of Our Lady of Guadalupe closes today, fifty years after the new Basilica was raised to receive the tilma.
Four nights on the beach at Playa del Carmen
Rather than fly home on October 12, you may continue to the coast. We transfer to the airport for a short direct flight to Cancún, then on to Viva Maya by Wyndham, an all-inclusive oceanfront resort in Playa del Carmen, for four nights.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are included, along with a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. This portion is unescorted, without a priest or tour guide, and is yours for rest by the sea after the pilgrimage. We fly home from Cancún on October 16.
The extension is $1,195 per person, two sharing, and is booked at the same time as the pilgrimage.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotel in Mexico City
Five nights at the NH Collection Mexico City Reforma, or a hotel of the same standard, on the Paseo de la Reforma within reach of the historic centre. Extra nights before or after the pilgrimage can be arranged.
“Incredible experience from boarding the plane to the very end of this pilgrimage.”
“We felt very safe and well cared for.”
“Each site was thought out about why and how to pray there.”
Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
Expect about 1 to 2 miles of walking on a typical day, at a moderate pace. The Basilica complex at Tepeyac, the historic centre of Puebla and the site at Teotihuacan all involve uneven ground, cobblestones and some stairs, and the pyramids have a gentle climb that is optional. Mexico City sits at about 7,350 feet, so allow the first day to adjust and drink more water than usual. Two days are full day excursions outside the city.
You can have a room to yourself for the single room supplement of $375, or share. If you would like to share, tell us when you book and we will do our best to match you with a roommate of the same gender. If we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of July 9, 2027, the single room supplement applies. Couples, families, friends and singles are all welcome, and plenty of pilgrims come on their own.
Airfare, which we are glad to quote and book for you, and airport transfers at $150 per person each way if you arrange your own flights. Lunches, which are on your own each afternoon; a typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Donations at Masses, souvenirs and laundry. Tips for your tour director and bus driver, given at the end of the pilgrimage at your discretion: as a guide, $8 to $10 per person per day for your tour director and $6 to $8 for your driver. Travel insurance if you choose it, and the 3% fee if you pay by credit card, which you avoid by paying with a check, ACH or Zelle. Abroad, we recommend paying for most things by credit card, which is accepted almost everywhere and comes with protection that cash does not; bring a couple of hundred US dollars in cash for emergencies. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency, Mexican pesos, choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
Cancellations must be made in writing. Up to July 9, 2027, everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation depending on the reason, which is why we recommend it.
This is an open departure, so pilgrims join individually rather than as one parish group. A Catholic priest travels with us as chaplain for the whole pilgrimage, offering daily Mass, confession and the sacraments, and we announce him as soon as he is confirmed. A Canterbury tour director travels with the group throughout.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
Price per person
Per person, two sharing. The price covers the land arrangements; airfare is quoted separately and we are glad to book it for you.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of July 9, 2027, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
Check
ACH bank transfer
Zelle
Cash, money order or cashier’s check
The closing week of the Guadalupe jubilee
October 7 to 12, 2027, five nights in Mexico City, with Mass each day. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
The Holy Father granted a jubilee year for the fiftieth anniversary of the dedication of the new Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which was dedicated in 1976. The jubilee runs from October 12, 2026 to October 12, 2027, and a plenary indulgence is attached to it under the usual conditions. Our pilgrimage falls in its closing week.
Because that is the year the new Basilica was dedicated, the anniversary this jubilee year marks. We set the price to the year.
No, the price covers the land arrangements only. We do sell air, and will quote your flights on request. Your flights should arrive in Mexico City on October 7 and depart on October 12, or on October 16 if you add the Playa del Carmen extension. Book your flights through us and your airport transfers are included; otherwise a private transfer is $150 per person each way.
October in Mexico City is mild, usually in the low seventies by day and cooler in the evening, with the rainy season ending. Bring layers, a light rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes. Playa del Carmen is considerably warmer and more humid.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date, and passport cards are not accepted for air travel to Mexico. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure.
Yes. Extra nights before or after the pilgrimage are $250 per room per night at our hotel, subject to availability. Tell us when you book and we will arrange them.
Final payment is due on July 9, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.
Mexico City and Our Lady of Guadalupe with Fr. Jordan Easley
Mexico City & Our Lady of Guadalupe
Five days in Mexico City at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with Tlatelolco, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Girlstown in Chalco and the shrines of Blessed Conchita and Blessed Miguel Pro. A family-friendly pilgrimage during the February school break.
Your spiritual director
Fr. Jordan Easley
Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire
Fr. Jordan Easley is a priest of the Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire. A former Anglican minister, he was ordained a Catholic priest in February 2025.
“Am I not here, I who am your mother?”
Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, December 1531
The image of Our Lady remains on the tilma of St. Juan Diego, above the altar of the Basilica. We celebrate Mass before it on our first full day, with the afternoon free for prayer at the shrine.
The Tilma of St. Juan Diego · Mexico City
Mexico City, February 22 to 26, 2027
Five days, four nights in Mexico City, with Tlatelolco, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the historic center and Chalco, and Mass on each full day.
Begins and ends in Mexico City
OvernightVisit
Nights: 4 Mexico City.
Departure & Arrival in Mexico City
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States on our flight to Mexico City, Mexico. Upon arrival, our local professional tour escort will greet us and accompany us to our hotel. After check-in, we gather this evening for a welcome dinner to begin our pilgrimage together.
Tlatelolco & Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
We begin this morning at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco, where the last battle of the Aztec empire was fought in 1521 and where the Church of Santiago Tlatelolco stands as one of the oldest churches in the Americas. It was here that Juan Diego was baptized and received instruction from Bishop Zumárraga, rooting the story of Guadalupe in the living faith of the indigenous people who first received it. We then make our way to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, where we celebrate Mass in the modern Basilica before the miraculous Tilma of Juan Diego. We also visit the Church of the Hill, the Church of the Well, the Monument of the Offerings, and the Church of the Indians. The afternoon is free for personal prayer at the shrine.
Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral & Chalco
This morning we explore the historic center of Mexico City, visiting the great Zócalo, the National Palace, and the Templo Mayor, the excavated ruins of the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán that once stood at the heart of the Aztec world. We also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Latin America, touring its remarkable interior and venerating the Tomb of Bishop Juan de Zumárraga, the first Bishop of Mexico. After lunch we travel to Chalco to visit Girlstown, a mission community run by the Sisters of Mary. Upon arrival, we take a guided tour of the campus before spending time visiting and engaging with the students. We then gather in the Spiritual Center for a buffet dinner, followed by the Rosary in the gymnasium. We close the evening with Community Mass, celebrated together with the sisters and girls, and a brief presentation by the students before departing for our hotel.
Church of San José del Altillo & Conchita’s House
This morning we visit the Church of San José del Altillo, a Modernist chapel of remarkable architectural beauty designed in 1958, where the relics of Blessed Conchita Cabrera de Armida rest in the crypt. Conchita, born in 1862 in San Luis Potosí, was a wife, mother of nine children, widow, mystic, and prolific spiritual writer who founded the Apostleship of the Cross and whose interior life left a profound mark on the Mexican Church. Beatified on May 4, 2019 at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, she became the first Mexican laywoman to receive that recognition. We celebrate Mass here and spend time in prayer at her tomb. We then tour the house where Conchita lived, gaining an intimate glimpse into the daily life of a woman who pursued holiness in the midst of the ordinary demands of family, widowhood, and the turbulence of Revolutionary Mexico.
Church of the Holy Family & Departure
This morning we visit the Church of the Holy Family, a Jesuit parish in Mexico City and the shrine of Blessed Miguel Pro, the young Jesuit priest who ministered to the faithful in secret during the brutal religious persecution of the Calles regime in the 1920s. Arrested on false charges and executed by firing squad on November 23, 1927, he faced death with his arms outstretched in the form of a cross, crying out “Viva Cristo Rey!” His first-class relics are venerated here, and the church preserves the memory of a martyr whose courage sustained the underground Church through one of the darkest chapters in Mexican Catholic history. We celebrate Mass here before making our way to the airport for our return flight home. With hearts renewed by the witness of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the faith of the Mexican Church, we depart for the United States.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotel in Mexico City
Four nights at one four-star hotel in Mexico City, on the Paseo de la Reforma. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if the hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
“Incredible experience from boarding the plane to the very end of this pilgrimage.”
“Our local guides were authentically Catholic and extremely knowledgeable.”
“They go out of their way to accommodate the group’s needs.”
Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
It is a touring pilgrimage by motorcoach, not a walking one. Expect about 1 to 2 miles of walking on a typical day. Days usually start around 7am, with departure by 9am, and end back at the hotel in the late afternoon, except on February 24, when we stay at Girlstown in Chalco for dinner, the Rosary and an evening Mass. There are stairs up the hill at the Guadalupe shrine, and Mexico City sits at about 7,350 feet, so take it easy on the first day and drink plenty of water.
You can have a room to yourself, with a single room supplement of $400, or share a room. If you would like to share, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. If we cannot find a match by November 24, 2026, the single room supplement applies. Couples, families, friends and singles are all welcome, and plenty of pilgrims come on their own.
Lunches, donations at Masses, souvenirs, laundry and the cost of your passport. A checked bag, since the group airfare includes a carry-on and personal item only. A typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Tips for your tour director and driver are at your discretion: as a guide, $8 to $10 per person per day for your tour guide and $6 to $8 for your driver. Travel insurance if you choose it, and a 3% fee if you pay by card. Abroad, we recommend paying for most things by credit card, which is accepted almost everywhere and comes with protection that cash does not; bring a couple hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency (pesos in Mexico), choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
Cancel in writing. Up to November 24, 2026 (90 days before departure), everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date, the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
Fr. Jordan Easley of the Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire, leads the group, with his wife Leah and their daughter Magdalena.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
Price per person
Per person, including roundtrip group airfare. Premium economy and business class are available: call us for pricing.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date of November 24, 2026, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
Check
ACH bank transfer
Zelle
Cash, money order or cashier’s check
Our Lady of Guadalupe
February 22 to 26, 2027, with Fr. Jordan Easley. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It falls during the February school break, Fr. Jordan travels with his wife and daughter, and all are welcome. The days are full, so children should be comfortable with a good deal of walking and time on the coach.
This is an active program that covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect a wake-up call around 7am, departure by 9am and a return to the hotel in the late afternoon; on Day 3 we stay at Girlstown in Chalco for dinner, the Rosary and an evening Mass. You should be able to walk 1 to 2 miles a day at a moderate pace, with uneven surfaces and stairs. Mexico City sits at about 7,350 feet, so take it easy on the first day and drink plenty of water.
Late February is the dry season in Mexico City: sunny, mild days and cool mornings and evenings. Bring layers, sun protection and comfortable walking shoes.
Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date, and passport cards are not accepted for air travel to Mexico. US citizens do not currently need a visa for a short visit to Mexico. We need your passport details at least 90 days before departure.
The group airfare includes a carry-on and a personal item. If you would like to bring a checked bag, ask us at registration.
Final payment is due on November 24, 2026, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then. If you book your own flights, the price is reduced by $500.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.
Our Lady of Guadalupe & Cancún with Fr. Ivan Ramirez
Our Lady of Guadalupe & Cancún
Ten days: five in Mexico City with Mass each day, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Tilma, the Plaza of the Three Cultures, St. Michael’s shrine at Tlaxcala, the Rosary Chapel in Puebla, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Teotihuacan, then four nights all-inclusive on the beach in Playa del Carmen.
Meet your host
Fr. Ivan Ramirez
Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Bristol, Connecticut
Fr. Ivan Ramirez leads this pilgrimage for St. Joseph Parish, traveling with the group and celebrating Mass for the pilgrims along the way.
“¿No estoy yo aquí, que soy tu madre?”
“Am I not here, I who am your Mother?”
Our Lady’s words to St. Juan Diego at Tepeyac in December 1531. We pray before the Tilma that bears her image, visit the church at Tulpetlac where she healed his uncle, and celebrate Mass each day in Mexico City.
Day three · The Chapel of the Rosary, Puebla
Mexico City and Playa del Carmen
Ten days: five nights in Mexico City, with day trips to Tlaxcala and Puebla and two visits to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, then four nights all-inclusive at the beach in Playa del Carmen. Days 7 to 9 are free at the resort, with no tour guide and no scheduled touring.
Begins in Mexico City and ends in Playa del Carmen
OvernightVisit
Nights: 5 Mexico City, 4 Playa del Carmen.
Departure & Arrival in Mexico City
Our pilgrimage begins as we depart the United States for our flight to Mexico City. Upon arrival, our Canterbury tour manager will greet us as we collect our bags and accompany us by motorcoach to our hotel. We gather this evening for a welcome dinner to begin our pilgrimage together.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today is devoted to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. On the way, we stop at the Plaza of the Three Cultures in Tlatelolco, where Aztec ruins, the colonial Church of Santiago Tlatelolco, and modern Mexico City stand side by side. It was to this church that St. Juan Diego was walking for Mass and catechism when Our Lady first appeared to him on the hill of Tepeyac, and here, by tradition, that he was baptized. We celebrate Mass in the brilliantly colored modern Basilica, dedicated in 1976, kneeling before the altar displaying the miraculous Tilma, the sackcloth bearing the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary that has been venerated by the faithful for centuries. We also visit the Church of the Hill, the Church of the Well, the Monument of the Offerings, and the Church of the Indians. The afternoon is free to continue exploring the shrine at leisure.
Tlaxcala & Puebla
After breakfast we depart for a full day excursion outside Mexico City. En route we take in the dramatic sight of two magnificent mountain peaks, one snow-capped and the other an active volcano. We arrive first in Tlaxcala to visit the Shrine of San Miguel del Milagro, where St. Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lazaro in 1631. We continue to Puebla to visit St. Dominic’s Church and its Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, Baroque masterpieces whose walls and dome are covered in gold leaf and plaster, where we celebrate Mass. We then visit the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, where the incorrupt body of St. Sebastian of Aparicio is venerated. We also visit the Biblioteca Palafoxiana, the oldest public library in the Americas, before enjoying free time to explore Puebla’s charming historic streets, including the famous Candy Street. We gather for dinner in Puebla before returning to our hotel.
Metropolitan Cathedral & Tenochtitlán
This morning we make our way to downtown Mexico City to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Latin America. We celebrate Mass here and tour its stunning paintings, altarpieces, and statues, including the Tomb of Bishop Zumárraga, the first Bishop of Mexico and a witness to the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our guided tour continues with a visit to the National Palace, the main square known as the Zócalo, and the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán, known as the Templo Mayor.
Tulpetlac & Pyramids of Teotihuacan
After breakfast we visit the church where Blessed Fr. Miguel Pro, S.J. served before his martyrdom under the Calles Regime. We then depart for Tulpetlac to celebrate Mass at Santa Maria Tulpetlac, also known as the Church of the Fifth Apparition of the Blessed Mother and the site of the miraculous healing of St. Juan Diego’s uncle, Juan Bernardino. We have the opportunity to drink from the miraculous well here before journeying to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the Place of the Gods, where we visit the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and other remarkable structures, along with a presentation on the Maguey plant. We also pay a return visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This evening we attend an authentic folk performance at the National Palace of Fine Arts. We gather for our farewell dinner tonight.
Mexico City & Cancún
After breakfast we transfer to the airport for a short direct flight to Cancún. Upon arrival we are transferred to Viva Maya by Wyndham, our all-inclusive oceanfront resort in Playa del Carmen, where we enjoy a lovely dinner and our first overnight stay on the coast.
Playa del Carmen
This morning marks the beginning of three days of rest and recreation at our beachfront resort, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks included, along with a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. This portion of the trip is unescorted, without a priest or tour guide, offering time to relax on the beach, enjoy the resort’s amenities, and give thanks for all we have experienced on pilgrimage thus far.
Playa del Carmen
We continue to enjoy our stay at the resort, with the day free for rest, recreation, and time by the sea.
Playa del Carmen
Our final full day at the resort is ours to spend as we wish, whether relaxing on the beach, enjoying the pool, or simply resting before our journey home begins.
Playa del Carmen, Return Home
With a renewed sense of pilgrimage and an invigorated love of our Catholic faith, we transfer to Cancún International Airport for our return flight home to the United States.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotels
Five nights at the Galería Plaza Reforma, or a hotel of the same standard, in the Zona Rosa just off the Paseo de la Reforma, then four nights all-inclusive at Viva Maya by Wyndham, or a hotel of the same standard, on the beach in Playa del Carmen. Accommodations subject to availability.
“The entire trip from start to finish went smoothly. We felt very safe and well cared for.”
“We enjoyed superb hotels, hearty meals, and daily Mass at the missions.”
“Each site was thought out about why and how to pray there.”
Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
It is a touring pilgrimage by motorcoach for the first five days, then three free days at the beach resort. Expect about 1 to 2 miles of walking on a typical touring day, across the shrine grounds at Tepeyac, on cobblestone streets in Puebla and the historic center, and across the archaeological site at Teotihuacan. Mexico City sits at about 7,350 feet, so take the first day gently and drink plenty of water.
You can have a room to yourself, with a single room supplement of $1,299, or share a room. If you would like to share, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. If we cannot find a match by the final payment date, 90 days before departure, the single room supplement applies. Couples, families, friends and singles are all welcome, and plenty of pilgrims come on their own.
Checked bag fees, donations at Masses, souvenirs and laundry. Lunch is included on touring days in Mexico City, and all meals, drinks and snacks are included at the resort. Tips for hotel, restaurant and luggage staff are included; tips for your guides and drivers are at your discretion: as a guide, $8 to $10 per person per day for your tour guide and $6 to $8 for your driver. Travel insurance if you choose it, and a 3% fee if you pay by card. Abroad, we recommend paying for most things by credit card, which is accepted almost everywhere and comes with protection that cash does not; bring a couple hundred U.S. dollars in cash for emergencies. When a card machine or ATM asks whether to pay in dollars or in the local currency (pesos in Mexico), choose the local currency; it is almost always cheaper.
Cancel in writing. Up to 90 days before departure, everything you have paid is returned except $200. Your final payment, due 90 days before departure, is non-refundable once paid. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
Fr. Ivan Ramirez, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Bristol, Connecticut, leads the group from his parish.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
Price per person
Price per person, with group flights from New York JFK or Boston included.
Ground only, without airfare: $499 less per person.
Shared rooms are always doubles with two beds. If you would like us to match you with a roommate, tell us when you book and we will do our best. Please note that if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date, the single room supplement will apply.
Couples, families, friends, singles, all are welcome!
Some pilgrims come as a couple, some bring the whole family, some come with a friend from the parish, and plenty come on their own. Everyone is welcome.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure and is non-refundable once paid. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
Check
ACH bank transfer
Zelle
Cash, money order or cashier’s check
Pray before the Tilma with Fr. Ivan Ramirez.
Mexico City and Our Lady of Guadalupe, then four nights on the beach in Playa del Carmen. Dates to be confirmed for June 2027. Reserve with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Call +1 (800) 653-0017 to hold your place with a $450 deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, in Mexico City. Mass is celebrated each day of the pilgrimage portion, at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Puebla, at the Metropolitan Cathedral and at Tulpetlac. Days 7 to 9 at the resort are free, with no scheduled touring.
The pilgrimage is planned for June 2027, and the exact dates are being confirmed. Call us on +1 (800) 653-0017 and we will tell you the moment they are set.
This is not a walking pilgrimage, but expect to be on your feet for a few hours each day at the shrines, on cobblestone streets in Puebla and the historic center, and across the archaeological site at Teotihuacan. Mexico City sits at about 7,350 feet, so take the first day gently and drink plenty of water.
Rates are per person based on two pilgrims sharing a room. If you are traveling alone we will do our best to match you with a roommate; if we cannot find you a match by the final payment date, the single room supplement will apply. We stay at one hotel in Mexico City for five nights and one all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen for four.
Yes. US citizens need a valid passport to travel to Mexico. No visa is needed for a tourist visit. We confirm the current entry requirements with every pilgrim before departure.
Yes. Group flights from New York JFK or Boston are included in the price, and you can choose the ground-only rate and book your own flights instead. Tell us at registration so we can match your arrival to the group in Mexico City and your departure from Cancún.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near, and your chaplain is there to guide you spiritually on the journey.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.