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6 DAYS NEW MEXICO
Destination
USA
Duration
6 DAYS
Trip Code
JP-1302
ABOUT YOUR TRIP
Spend several spiritual days in some of Santa Fe’s most beautiful Catholic Churches and Shrines! Santa Fe is Spanish for “Holy Faith” making it the perfect destination for an American Pilgrimage. We will be visiting the Loretto Chapel, a former Roman Catholic church that is now a museum. You will see the Miraculous Stairway, whose construction the Sisters of Loretto attribute to the work of St. Joseph. In Chimayo, located west of the Sangre de Cristo (“Blood of Christ”) Mountains, see the Shrine of Our Lord of Esquipulas. This Shrine is also referred to as the “Lourdes of America” because pilgrims have reported healings from the Holy Dirt here. This Pilgrimage will feature stops to some of the most important Catholic Shrines in New Mexico. Visit several prominent Cathedrals and Basilica’s that played a huge role in the history of Catholicism in the United States.
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TRIP
- Capital: Santa fe
- Language: English
- Population: 84,418
- Time Zone: Mountain Time UTC -7:00
- Currency: Dollar (USD)
- Electricity: 110V. 60Hz
ITINERARY
Today: Welcome to New Mexico, the “land of enchantment.” Here you’ll explore Santa Fe, a city with a rich blend of multiculturalism, natural beauty, and profound history. Tonight, get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome reception at your hotel, located mere steps away from Santa Fe’s iconic Plaza.
Evening: Overnight and dinner at your hotel.
Today: This morning starts with a locally guided walking tour of Santa Fe’s Plaza, the historic heart of the city and gathering place for Santa Fe and for nearly 400 years. As you amble through the plaza, enjoy stops at some of the city’s landmark sites like the Santa Fe Indian Market, Palace of the Governors and Palace Avenue. Later, embark on an open-air tram tour* of Santa Fe and learn more about the history, architecture, and art of the oldest capital city in North America. Continue on with a visit to the Loretto Chapel, a former Roman Catholic Church turned wedding chapel and museum. Here, you’ll find the “miraculous staircase,” a structure with origins as legendary as its spiral shape. Tonight, try your hand at making a tamale at the Santa Fe School of Cooking and savor Santa Fe’s fusion of Native American, Spanish and Mexican flavors.
Evening: Overnight and dinner at your hotel.
Today: Travel the scenic Turquoise Trail to the village of Madrid, a charming hamlet stitched into the landscape of the Ortiz Mountains. Once a major coal-mining town, the village is now revered for its thriving artistic community. Then, visit the Allan Houser Sculpture Garden to view 80 works by the prolific artist who’s been lauded as one of the most renowned Native American painters and Modernist sculptors of the 20th century.
Evening: Overnight and dinner at your hotel.
Today: Our adventure takes us today to Bandelier National Monument, a natural site where the native Pueblo Indians settled in the sculpted canyons and mesa tops west of Santa Fe. The volcanic landscape holds cliff dwellings and ruins of Pueblo villages dating back to the 1500s. On a guided elective walk, you’ll have the opportunity to discover more of the park’s ancient ruins and thriving wildlife. Afterward, savor an authentic New Mexican lunch before visiting El Santuario de Chimayo. Known for the miraculous healing powers of its Tierra Bendita (or Holy Dirt), the chapel is regarded as the most important Catholic pilgrimage site in the United States. Later you’ll visit a Chimayo weaver and learn the fascinating process behind this intricate traditional art. The remainder of the day is yours to further explore this intriguing Spanish village.
Evening: Overnight and dinner at your hotel.
Today: it is your choice today! Use your interest in confectionery creations or in the history of espionage to help you decide. If you have a sweet tooth, visit some of Santa Fe’s chocolate shops for delicious tastings of chocolate treats infused with local ingredients like chilies, pinon nuts and lavender -OR- channel your inner James Bond and opt for a tour featuring Santa Fe’s major spy hangouts; discover drop-off points where KGB spies exchanged top-secret information during the Manhattan Project. This afternoon, enjoy free time to further uncover Santa Fe on your own. Perhaps you’ll visit some of the colorful art galleries sprinkled throughout the downtown area. Tonight, experience the lively scene on Canyon Road as we walk to our farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Evening: Overnight and dinner at your hotel.
Today: Our tour ends, depart for home.
LET US CUSTOMIZE YOUR JUBILATE PILGRIMAGE
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Roundtrip economy airfare
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Your choice of superior hotels or religious housing
Transfers per itinerary and modern motorcoaches
Admissions and sightseeing fees per itinerary
Private Masses if requested
24/7 Licensed Tour Manager & guides
Prices based on double occupancy
Digital brochures, flyers, Facebook Ad and bulletin/newsletter
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Travel Insurance. We highly recommend a trip cancellation & protection plan
Jubilate offers Travel Insurance as an additional cost or you may purchase your own plan
Passport and visa cost, if any. Passports must be valid for 6 months after you return date
Gratuities for your tour manager, guides, and bus driver
Items of a personal nature such as hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
PLAN A TRIP
Booking your spiritual journey with Jubilate relieves you of all the hassles. There is no need to worry about the logistics such as flights, hotels, guides and timing. Invite your parish, family & friends and let us do the rest! When you choose Jubilate you won’t have to worry about the details; hotels, flights, Mass venues, language and cultural barriers or marketing materials.
Our team is always available to ensure the process is simple and seamless. We provide comprehensive support, process all reservations, handle all accounting, invoicing and payment processing, issue travel documents and answer any questions that come up during the process.
We will walk you through all of your options for each itinerary and our expert team will make sure we create the pilgrimage of a lifetime.