BCS 2025— A Week to Remember in Baja California Sur
We explored its history and diverse ways of life, soaked in its natural beauty, discussed present-day challenges and solutions, savored authentic flavors, celebrated the arts, and built lasting connections.
“Incredible cultural immersion experience! Sergio and Lydia were phenomenal guides. Knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. They led us through a meaningful blend of history, language, and hands-on cultural experiences. The highlight was visiting a local ranch, where we made cheese and tortillas and learned about multigenerational life and the real challenges ranchers face during a long drought. I left with a deeper understanding of the region and so much appreciation for the people and culture. Highly recommend if you want more than just a tourist experience…this was truly unforgettable!”
— Janet
“Sergio and Lydia were incredible guides who increased my understanding of Spanish, my understanding of Mexico, and my awareness also of the important cultural concept of communal land ownership and communal access to the ocean. As the daughter of Irish immigrants, I know that once upon a time, in Ireland, land was owned communally. It still is today in Mexico. I found it deeply meaningful to meet a ranching family who live on communally owned land shared with 36 other families, and to learn more about the story of fisherman in the state of Baja California Sur … Sergio and Lydia, thank you for the Spanish, thank you for the awakening, thank you for this trip. It has changed me.”
— Helen
BCS 2026: Join us for another extraordinary week in Baja California Sur, Mexico: June 13–20, 2026.
Immerse - Connect - Transform
TRAVEL DIFFERENTLY WITH TONALLI
We’re thrilled to share that our 2025 cultural immersion trip to Baja California Sur was a resounding success! The experience embodied Tonalli’s commitment to traveling differently: broadening worldviews, challenging assumptions, and fostering greater awareness of inequality and privilege, resourcefulness and resiliency. It was a journey that nurtured empathy, adaptability, and intercultural understanding—not only for our travelers, but for everyone involved in the exchange.
With a small group of engaged participants, we explored the region through authentic, hands-on experiences that deepened understanding and sparked meaningful connection and dialogue.
At Tonalli, we’re proud to support local initiatives and women-led enterprises while cultivating human connection and cultural empathy. We sailed with a women-owned outfitter of local marine biologists, who shared their expertise on the diverse ecosystem of Isla Espíritu Santo. We engaged in conversations with artists and activists committed to balancing tradition and innovation in BCS. We also spent a day immersed in ranching life with a local family who, encouraged by our visit and supported by the income earned, have since launched a successful new enterprise offering their traditional dishes for takeout.
Experiences like engaging with the complexities of communally owned land and learning about the fight to preserve traditional ways of life in the face of unsustainable development help participants grasp the lived realities behind the landscapes. This is what transformation through travel looks like—and we can’t wait to do it again.
Join us in June 2026 for our next bilingual cultural immersion trip to Baja California Sur! Stay tuned for our Spanish-language immersion in Puerto Rico, coming in late 2026.
JUNE 2026
From $2,500 USD
