Latin America News Q4 2018

LATINAMERICANEWS / Q3 2018 11 B&R Launches New Private Trips in the Yucatán and Oaxaca for Foodies, Families and Adventure-Seekers learn how to surf together at Baja Sur before heading to Cabo for a relaxing day on the beach. Get up close and personal with more wildlife, as kids can take part in a turtle release in to the ocean, helping with the area’s wildlife conservation efforts. Finally, stop in at a working ranch to see its animals and learn about the area’s vegetation and venture into remote parts of the Baja desert, encompassed by wildlife, cactus and rare trees. Mexico Culinary Experience USD $5,495 (7 days / 6 nights) based on 4 people double occupancy This trip is a food lover and cultural enthusiast’s dream. Start off with a guided walking tour in Mexico City to take in the art, food and city sights and learn about the Aztecs’ beginnings. Sample traditional Mexican tortillas and select fresh ingredients from the Medellin market for their 3-course lunch menu prepared in a restored mansion and accompanied by a chef. Later, catch a Mexican sunrise at a breathtaking vantage point, from a private hot air balloon above the Valley of Teotihuacán. Later, hop on your bike for a street food tour nearby through one of the best locations for tamales and tacos. After a quick flight to Oaxaca, get away from the tourists for locally-made mezcal, Oaxaca’s prize libation, and learn about the different varieties. Visit the Sanchez Pascua market and shop for ingredients to create custom salsas, tortillas and chileajo. Finally, work off some mole with a bike ride through the picturesque villages and forests that surround Oaxaca City. Cap off the week with an experience above the rest – a tour of Monte Alban, a sacred ancient village nestled upon a mountaintop over Oaxacan. For all new and updated trips for 2019, visit www.butterfield.com/ new-trips.