Veracruz: Afro-Mestizo Carnival

February 9-14, 2018

6 days/5 nights

Experience Carnival in the Afro-mestizo town of Coyolillo, learn the history of black Mexicans in the region. Spend five days among African descendant communities in Veracruz, Mexico during Carnival; Latin America’s version of Mardi Gras. We’ll visit Coyolillo, known for its African influenced celebrations, and Yanga, the first freed community in the Americas. You will have direct access to communities often hidden from sight. Black Mexicans exist, and you'll be able to share with them the delight of the pre-Easter season as they re-enact rituals and dances inherited from their African ancestors. The trip will focus on providing a historical understanding of the contemporary realities faced by Afro-mestizo communities. The following itinerary is custom crafted; a result of over 100 hours of research. Did I mention that I'll be your personal photographer and deliver social media ready photos each step of the way? Yea, that part!

Curated Itinerary

Party, dance, and participate in centuries-old Carnival celebrations traced back to African traditions
Spend 6 days based in Xalapa, home of the jalapeño pepper --making day trips to two Afro-descendant communities in the region
Relax 5 nights in a boutique hotel located in the heart of the city
Customized tours by locals about Mexican black history and the current status of black communities in the region, and the nation
Shop, eat, and play like Veracruzanos
Visit places of cultural significance to the region and its inhabitants

What's Included for $750

Room accommodations in boutique hotel for 6 days/5 nights, breakfast included
A custom curated itinerary, crafted from over 100 hours of research
Major ground transportation and transfers
Museum admissions and customized tours
Access to exclusive AfroBuenaventura content, including #TravelAsSelfCare Worksheet, pre-departure resources, and facilitated in-country group discussions
Social-media-ready photos of you each step of the journey