Description
NADOHE
National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
Mexico: The Cultural Heart of a People
December 27th 2019 – January 4th, 2020
This tour will emphasize the beauty and fascination of Mexico’s thriving culture past and present. With lectures from university faculty, street artists and community organizers, the objective is to explore the people, culture and heritage of a country whose true heart is rarely seen through the lens of U.S. mass media. Join us in exploring, engaging and re-thinking Mexico.
*Itinerary subject to slight change
Friday December 27th
Fly to Mexico City at your own cost. Arrive at least by 3pm
Check in at the Hotel Marquis Reforma or similar ★★★★
7pm NADOHE Hosted Welcome Dinner
Saturday December 28th
9am Breakfast at the hotel
10am University Nacional Autonoma de Mexico lecture- Women and Art in Mexico: Art as Resistance and the Examination of Gender Imagery
11:30am Guided tour to the home of Frida Khalo, famed artists and revolutionary women
1pm Lunch
2:30pm Private Street Art Tour lead by a local artist to see the hidden gems and masterpieces of Mexico’s street art (mural) scene
4:30pm Free time to explore the local neighborhoods of La Roma or Condesa neighboring hip districts where art, food and architecture collide
Dinner on your own
Sunday December 29th
10am Breakfast at the hotel
11am Walking tour of La Roma neighborhood
12pm Cooking class or “Foodie” tour in La Roma neighborhood to taste the heritage of Mexico’s many flavors
3pm National Institute of Immigration Lecture: Forces of Migration: Economics, Politics and the Power of Family
4:30pm Visit to NGO that assists migrants for discussion on the lived experience of those who migrate
Dinner on your own
Monday December 30th
8am Breakfast at the hotel
9am Secretary of Public Education lecture- Higher Education in Mexico: Class, Race and Access
10:30 University Nacional Autonoma de Mexico student panel
12noon Lunch
4pm NADOHE Reflection Circle to discuss what we have learned thus far and how it will inform the work we do
Free evening with dinner on your own
Tuesday December 31st
Early Flight to the Maya Riviera to drive to Tulum (in-country flight is at no additional cost)
Check in to the hotel in Tulum (TBD, 3-4 star)
New Years Mayan Ritual of Thanks
Hosted New Years Eve Dinner, Celebration and Champagne Toast
Wednesday January 1st
Free day on the beach
Thursday January 2nd
9am Breakfast at the hotel
10am Guided tour of Pargue National de Tulum Mayan site to learn about this important city
Dinner on your own
Friday January 3rd
8am Breakfast
Group visit and swim in a Cenote (underground cave and fresh water wonder)
Free afternoon in Tulum for shopping or other activities
6pm NADOHE Hosted Closing Dinner
7:30pm NADOHE Reflection Circle to discuss what we have learned and how it will inform the work we do
Saturday January 4th
6am Early drive and then flight to Mexico City to take your connecting flight home
Cost and Payment Plan:
NADOHE Member Rate $2850pp
Includes: In-country flight, bi-lingual guide, all breakfasts, all lunches, 3 dinners, tips, New Year’s Eve Celebration, in-country transportation, all museum, tour and site entry fees and lectures.
Does Not Include: RT flight to Mexico City, dinners excluding above. Single Rate add $700. Non-NADOHE members add $200pp.
Tour Coordinator and Company:
Dr. Siri Brown served as professor of African American Studies at Merritt College, Oakland, CA. and Professor of Ethnic Studies at U.C. Berkeley and currently serves as an educational administrator in Oakland for the Peralta Community College District. Dr. Brown has over 13 years of leading educational tours to many countries. She is also owner and operator of Global Academics; a research and tour coordinating company specializing in customized cultural immersions for those who want to travel and learn.
Call (510) 649-5664 or email [email protected] for information
Registration is Open Until April 15, 2019
