A Real Pilgrimage - MX
Registration Form
To secure your spot, a fixed reservation deposit of $350 USD (non-refundable) is required at the time of registration. This amount remains constant regardless of your chosen room category or any applied discounts.
Flexible 5-Payment Structure
We want to make this spiritual journey accessible for everyone. Our flexible payment plan allows you to spread the cost over 5 installments.
Remaining 4 Installments
After your initial deposit, the remaining balance is divided into 4 equal monthly payments. The exact amount of these installments will vary based on:
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Your Selected Room Category
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Applied Discounts: Early Bird savings and "Bring a Soul" referral credits.
Payment Deadlines:
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Installment 1 (Deposit): Upon Registration.
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Installments 2 - 5: Monthly schedule (June through September).
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Final Balance: Must be fully cleared by November 15, 2026.
Remitly Bank Transfer:
Israel Iván Ramírez Meza
Address: Membrillos 123, Ojo de Agua, Tecámac Estado de México, C.P. 55770
Account Number: 9709 1336 0438 62
Bank: Banco Azteca
Note: Once you submit this reservation application and we receive your deposit, you will be contacted to confirm your trip.
Pilgrimage Overview
This pilgrimage is an encounter with Jesus through the presence of Our Mother, the Virgin Mary. Her apparition as Our Lady of Guadalupe is heavily steeped in Mexican culture, and many opportunities will be provided to you to participate in this new and rich environment. A pilgrimage is best experienced in the formative context of liturgical worship, community, and cultural encounter.
COST AND TIMELINE
- Approx. $2000 (including airfare) paid through the above information
- 6 days total, including arrival and departure days
- Register using the Form above (if you are traveling as a family or couple, please fill out the form once per member of your party)
- Cost covers daily breakfast and lunch, dinner is independent except for our last day (we treat you!)
- Cost does not cover souvenirs, snacks, drinks, or street food
- Suggested spending money is $50-100 which you can exchange for pesos in Mexico
SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT
- Mass, morning offering, Liturgy of the Hours as a group
- 15-30 minutes daily of personal prayer time
- Quiet time after night prayer
- Media fast: phones put away except for designated photographers and emergencies
- Keep the schedule and communicate personal needs to pilgrimage leaders
TRAVEL DETAILS
- We meet and drop off pilgrims at the airport in Mexico
- Come with the spirit of pilgrimage, be ready for culture shock and possible difficulties, be sensitive to the needs of the group when traveling
- Lots of walking every day
- Attendance to all scheduled outings is required
- Audio headsets will be provided for tours
- In city, transportation will be provided
- Prudent and responsible usage of personal free time
- Drink only bottled water as Mexican water is not potable for non-natives who are not used to it
CHALLENGES
- Long hours of walking through Mexico City in the sun
- Simple meals for breakfast and lunch, dinner on your own (except our last day)
- Discipline of quiet after ~10:00pm
- Early rising and honoring of pilgrimage schedule
- Each pilgrim will have one assigned "photographer" day and commits to putting phone away the rest of the trip to foster prayerfulness and immerse themself in the spirit of the pilgrimage
ITINERARY ~
Day 1 - Dec 7th
Arrival in Mexico City
We will greet you upon arrival and transport you to your hotel for dinner and rest, preparing your heart and spirit for the days ahead.
Day 2 - Dec 8th
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica
At dawn, we set out from Saint Juan Diego's former house and will walk, just as he did, on a four-hour pilgrimage toward the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is known as the Way of Saint Juan Diego. Upon reaching the Basilica, we will participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, ascend Tepeyac Hill—the very place where Our Lady appeared—and immerse ourselves in the holiness of this sacred site.
Day 3 - Dec 9th
Mexico City's Historical and Spiritual Treasures
We will discover the National Cathedral, tour the Templo Mayor, and the site of Tenochtitlán's founding. We will visit Cortés's burial site and five different colonial churches, where we will pray especially for plenary indulgences before the Blessed Sacrament.
Day 4 - Dec 10th
Pre-Hispanic Cultures and Miracles
Explore the pyramids of San Juan Teotihuacán and learn about the ancient civilizations. Visit Acolman Hacienda and learn about early Mexican catechesis through the Augustinians, and visit the place of St. Juan Diego's uncle's healing.
Day 5 - Dec 11th
Martyrdom and Devotion
Visit the "Sagrada Familia" Church and the Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro museum to learn about the heroic stories that were born of the Christian persecution in early 1900s Mexico. We will return to the Basilica for personal prayer and exploration. The group will have a farewell dinner together at a Mexican restaurant.
Day 6 - Dec 12th
Extra Day
Pilgrims have an opportunity to revisit local highlights, explore locations that piqued their curiosity, and enjoy a final day in the city before our return trip.
Day 7 - Dec 13th
Return Home
We bid farewell to Mexico City, conclude our journey with Our Lady and return spiritually enriched to our homes.
If you would like to register for this incredible pilgrimage, please fill out this form