(This schedule is still tentative, so all locations and times are subject to change)

Wednesday, March 29th

Optional Out of Town Guest Arrival #1

Pick up from airport and transportation to Hotel Hacienda San Martin

Excursion: Trip to Teotenango Pyramid

Trip departs from the hotel at 2:00 p.m. and returns to the hotel around 6:00 p.m.

Visit this amazing site where the ruins of an ancient city and pyramid remain on top of Tetepetl Hill. Built in 750 AD, Teotenango is a magnificent example of Mesoamerican engineering and workmanship. No one is sure who built Teotenango. The buildings, architecture, alignments, and carvings all indicate the city was purpose-built for celestial observation and religious ritual. It was only after the Matlatzinca occupied the city from around 1162 AD that the defensive walls and large residential complexes were added, thus transforming the ceremonial compound into a citadel. It is these defensive walls that give Teotenango its name, which roughly translates to “Place of the Divine Walls”. The last occupants were the Aztecs, who conquered the city and the surrounding region in 1474 AD, but they made no significant changes. More info here

Notes: This trip does require walking up a hill of about .75 miles to get to the ruins. Please remember Mexico City is much higher in altitude and this will be harder than you are used to. The pyramids themselves, if you want to climb them, have steep steps. Wear appropriate footwear and bring a jacket--it may be windy up there! Drive time to destination is approximately 30 minutes. Transportation and admission are covered. Please bring money for any food, drink or souvenirs you may want.

Trip Guide(s): Patrick Grau

Dinner will be at the San Martin Restaurant at your convenience.

Thursday, March 30th

Optional Out of Town Guest Arrival #2

Check in at hotel and lunch

Excursion Option #1: Trip to Teotihuacan

Trip departs from hotel at 8:00 a.m and returns to the hotel around 6:00 p.m.

Visit this most iconic ancient city in Mesoamerica. Little is known about Teotihuacan’s origins and how this enormous metropolis with its giant monumental structures came to be built so early in Mesoamerican history. Its profound size and carefully aligned structures even perplexed the Aztec’s when they rediscovered the long abandoned city more than 1000 years after it was built. They named it Teotihuacan, meaning “Birthplace of the Gods” or the “Place where time began”. More info here

Notes: This trip will likely involve a many steps and walking at a higher altitude than you are used to. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a jacket. Drive time to destination is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Bring a book for the ride! Transportation is covered. Please bring money for admission, food, drinks, and souvenirs.

Trip Guides: German and Pat

Excursion Option #2: Trip to Taxco

Trip departs from hotel at 8:00 a.m. and returns to the hotel around 6:00 p.m.

Visit this ancient mining town which is characterized by its cobbled and winding lanes, traditional plazas and antique houses with elegant colonial facades. Due to the intense exploitation of its silver deposits, Taxco became one of the most important mining areas in the empire of New Spain. Today, in almost every corner of the town, you can find stores where locally-produced silver jewelry is sold. The best way to discover the beauty of this town and its surroundings is the cable car, which offers a scenic travel at more than 173 meters high. More info here

Notes: A great place to buy high quality silver souvenirs--bring some extra pesos. Wear your walking shoes :) Drive time to destination is about 2 hours, so bring some entertainment for the ride! Transportation is covered. Please bring money for food, drinks and souvenirs.

Trip Guide: Takeshi

Dinner will be provided by us at the hotel. Variety of tamales at your convenience.

Friday, March 31st

Excursion: Trip to Mexico City Downtown

Trip leaves the hotel at 7:30 a.m. and arrives downtown around 9:00 a.m.

All guests will be provided with a ticket for the Turibus Hop-on Hop-off tour in order to explore the history, architecture, culture and cuisine of Mexico City. The tour bus makes stops at many important locations including the Fountain of Cibeles, museums and more! We will assign everyone into one of three groups with an assigned Ambassador to help you on your tour!

Notes: Wear your walking shoes. Transportation and Turibus ticket are provided. Please bring money for food, drinks, and souvenirs. If you would like to visit a museum, there may be an additional fee.

Departure: Dinner will be provided at the Grau Residence at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to go back to the hotel between your tour of Mexico City, you will need to meet at the departure location at 2:00 p.m. If you want more time to tour, you can go directly from downtown to the Grau home and meet at the departure location at 4:00 p.m.

Ambassadors/Guides: Takeshi and Guillermo

Rehearsal Dinner at 6:00 at the Grau Residence

Tacos, Chilling, Drinking, and Relaxing courtesy of Patrick’s family.

Suggested Dress: Casual! Will be outdoors, so keep the weather in mind.

Saturday, April 1st

Brunch: Carnitas

Trip will leave at 10:00 a.m. and return to the hotel around 11:30-12:00.

Enjoy these AMAZING yummy carnitas (tender, juicy braised shredded pork) for brunch. Bring pesos. Approximately 150 pesos/person.

Trip Guide: Doria

Notes: Because this is the big day, we haven’t planned too many events for the day. Some of you will likely be asked to help us out in some of the preparations. Feel free to relax, explore, or whatever on your own, but don’t go too far and DON’T miss the ceremony :)

5:00 PM Wedding Ceremony at Hacienda San Martin immediately followed by dinner and reception

Suggested Dress: Wedding Ceremony: "Dressy" Jacket and Tie for gentlemen, Dresses for ladies. Ceremony will be held outdoors.

Sunday, April 2nd

TBD Goodbye Breakfast/Brunch for Out of Town Guests

More updates to come as we finalize details