Day of the Dead Rotary Tour 2024

Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club Members

are personally invited to:


Dia de Muertos Tour 2024


Saturday, Oct 26th to Sunday, Nov 3rd, 2024


In the beautiful Colonial City of

San Miguel de Allende, Gto, Mexico

Tour Itinerary



Sat. Oct. 26th -  Travel to San Miguel de Allende. Be transported from Queretaro, QRO or Leon, BJX Airport via shuttle to the private residences of your hosts. A snack and refreshments provided upon arrival.


Sun. Oct 27th  - Sleep a little later after your travel day, enjoy a light breakfast with your hosts. Later, have a delightful lunch at La Mansión de Montitlan where we will be joined by a local expert to explain the festivities around Dia de Muertos, Followed by a visit to the Jardin (Main Plaza) to soak up the local atmosphere and explore "el Centro".

 

Mon. Oct 28th - Enjoy a breakfast at Casa Sierra Nevada followed by a guided walking tour of the Historic Centre of San Miguel. In the afternoon enjoy a day of shopping or browsing and later enjoy a dinner at a popular local restaurant.


Tues. Oct 29th - Attend San Miguel Midday Rotary Meeting and share breakfast with fellow Rotarians. Visit EEESMA School of the Deaf for a guided tour. Have lunch with the students and then spend the afternoon working with the students on various projects including Vocational Training Workshops. Enjoy scrumptious tacos for a light dinner at La Azotea.


Weds. Oct 30th  - Leisurely breakfast with hosts. Choose either a vigorous walk to visit the local pyramid site, with lunch at a nearby ranch, or relax at the natural hot springs a short drive from San Miguel. As an option, at an additional cost, you may choose to participate in an authentic cooking class. Later, enjoy an afternoon of relaxation or exploring the town. Gather for dinner at a popular local restaurant.


Thurs. Oct 31st - Meet for breakfast at Hotel Real de Minas and then have a relaxing morning of sightseeing. Meet again around noon to head off for a wine tour and tasting in the countryside. Free evening.



Fri. Nov 1st - Breakfast at El Vergel, a countryside restaurant followed by a tour of Charlie Hall's glass engraving and candle making factory. Return to San Miguel for a free afternoon of shopping or exploring. In the early evening, prepare to participate or just watch and enjoy the Catrina Parade.


Sat. Nov 2nd - Break into smaller groups and explore local breakfast cafes, enjoying a free day of shopping and exploring. In the early evening join together for a special Day of the Dead Dinner Party with live Mexican music at a beautiful private residence. 


Sun. Nov 3rd - Following a light breakfast with your hosts transport to the airport for departure from San Miguel with many wonderful memories and many fantastic photos and stories to share when you get home.

Tour Price:


Cost per person: US$1,850 (based on double occupancy)


Deposit: $925 to reserve your space

payable by April 15th, 2024


Balance of payment $925 due on July 15th, 2024


Full Refund if cancelled by July 15th, less a $200 administration fee

What's included in the tour price:


-8 nights accommodation and daily breakfast at host's home or local restaurant

-one other meal (either lunch or dinner) each day at private residence or at a popular restaurant

-ground transportation from QTO or BJX airport and return

-additional ground transportation when required, from host's home to activities and return

-Day of the Dead cultural lecture

-historical walking tour of San Miguel

-tour and activities at EEESMA School for the Deaf -wine tour and tasting at local vineyard

-tour of Charlie Hall's glass engraving and candle making factory



Email Contact Information: John Doherty jd98lv@hotmail.com


The Students Look Forward to Welcoming You!


There are no government supported schools for the Deaf in the state of Guanajuato. Public schools offer little or no sign language instruction.
Opened in 2012, EEESMA offers kids who are Deaf a better chance in life.

We need your help to ensure EEESMA School for the Deaf continues to offer Deaf Education to children and young adults in the area.
There are no other options.

The ability to attract and retain well qualified teachers
with Mexican Sign Language skills continues to be a big challenge.
We are addressing that challenge by training teachers from within.

Please join us in continuing to build a great school for deaf children.

Fundraising at EEESMA is accomplished exclusively by volunteers.
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#deafpride
#signlanguage

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."


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