COPPER MOON TRAVELS
Explore. Create. Participate.
WELCOME TO MEXICO
Curating educational travel experiences is our passion. Our goal is to introduce adventurous souls to some of the lesser known jewels of Mexico, combined with her iconic treasures and vibrant celebrations. Our itineraries are mapped to mitigate the harms of over-tourism, while introducing guests to artists, regional cuisine, historical sites, incredible archaeology, indigenous narratives, birds, butterflies and more.
We look forward to hosting you!
Jennifer Bjarnason
Art & Tour Curator
WHY TRAVEL WITH OUR COMPANY?
Thoughtful travel and overtourism are new catch-phrases in our industry and something we have always strived to underline. We work with licensed national guides from Mexico, alongside local and international field experts who offer educational insights for many of our excursions. We will introduce you to artists so you can shop directly or participate in an art workshop, with some who will also cook you a traditional meal from their region. We strive to offer small group travel experiences that bring you to famous landmarks and unknown treasures in a way that brings economy to the regions we visit through local restaurants and boutique hotels, rather than large group tours that require buffet restaurants and corporate lodgings. Travel in an intimate group is more costly, but more likely to bring like-minded people together, who are conscious of the impacts of mismanaged tourism. It also means our local experiences give you the opportunity to engage with the locals in a meaningful way, while making new friends throughout your travels.
We look forward to hosting you!
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING....
"A UNIQUE CULTURALLY ENRICHING MONARCH TOUR"
- By Mandy - Tour Date: Feb 9-10, 2025
A very memorable, informative well organised overnight Monarch tour. A wonderful experience and so well managed by Jennifer of Copper Moon Travels including artisanal excursions. The group of 10 stayed at a very decent hotel; included was a hearty evening meal washed down with Mescal, even the Mescal cup was a thoughtful gift to keep. We were given a very good and informative talk by Dr Jaramillo Lopez on both Mescal and the Monarchs. Safe driving was by English speaking Heraldo. We were lucky to have prolonged viewing of the spectacular phenomenon of the Monarchs. Another highlight was the authentic and delicious lunch by Yadira and family and listening about her stoic approach to making a better life not only for herself with sponsored diligent study but helping her community moving forward with selected recipes for her cookbook, also giving awareness of growing produce for her people.
Kudos to Jennifer for introducing ethical tourism to the people of remote areas of this area 4 hours from San Miguel de Allende and when back in the vicinity I would love to discover her other tours elsewhere. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company.
CHOOSE A REGION OR A REASON
Whether you're looking for a cultural travel experience or one that will connect you with nature, archaeology or history, we have you covered. We offer amazing tours during Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Semana Santa (Easter), and can help you plan an unforgettable Christmas holiday for your family. We offer tours in the Copper Canyon, to the UNESCO protected Monarch Butterfly Biosphere, and love birding at remote archaeological sites in Yucatan, Campeche and Chiapas. Our art collection tours are a special passion for us, as indigenous art is why we ended up here in 2015. We especially love crafting itineraries that allow guests to enjoy an inland adventure with time to rest by the seaside before returning back to your busy lives. We look forward to understanding your bucket list, so we can steer you towards themes you are passionate about. That said, please visit our Tour Categories page to explore what tours are already scheduled, or contact us for a privately curated experience.
Your next adventure is just an email away!
BOOK A PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
We offer customized experiences in Mexico which are ideal for field studies, conferences, retreats, weddings and more. Whether you are travelling alone or with a group, please contact us for suggestions and more information!
Depending on your interests and location, we may also be able to include an event, party, lecture, cooking class or art workshops in your itinerary.
The sky is the limit!
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