Join Our Next Immersion Trip!

Written By Iowa Yucatan Partners

JOIN US ON AN IMMERSION TRIP
Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
January 8–17, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable journey celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Iowa–Yucatán Partnership. This immersion trip offers the chance to experience the vibrant culture, rich traditions, and lasting friendships of the Yucatán through cultural activities, community service, historic tours, and lively local celebrations. Highlights include connecting with local Partners members, enjoying a performance by the Alma Danza Folkloric Dance Group, visiting Dzibilchaltún, touring cultural sites and museums, traveling to Yaxunah to award student scholarships, and participating in a service project and food donation in Mérida.

The trip cost is approximately $2,000 per person (double occupancy) with an additional $200 for single occupancy. A $1,000 deposit is due December 1, 2025, and the remaining balance is due December 31, 2025. With advance notice, fees can be adjusted for travelers staying more or fewer nights in Mérida. The fee includes lodging at the historic Casa de Balam Hotel, some meals, land transportation, an English-speaking guide, and entrance fees, all arranged by EcoTurismo Yucatán. Airfare to Mérida is not included and should be arranged individually.

Iowa Yucatan Partners

Iowa-Yucatán Partners

Connecting Cultures, Building Community

The Iowa-Yucatán Partners is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to fostering long-lasting relationships and mutual understanding between the people of Iowa, USA, and Yucatán, Mexico. As part of the broader Partners of the Americas network, our mission is to create sustainable impact through collaboration in areas such as education, public health, agriculture, cultural exchange, and community development.

Founded on the belief that international friendship can transform lives, the Iowa-Yucatán partnership has facilitated decades of people-to-people exchanges, technical assistance programs, youth leadership initiatives, and service projects. Our work empowers communities in both regions to share knowledge, address local challenges, and celebrate each other's cultural heritage.

With a deep respect for the strengths of both Iowa and Yucatán, we strive to build bridges that promote equity, opportunity, and global citizenship. Whether through student exchanges, medical missions, or agricultural innovation, we are proud to be part of a movement that proves that ordinary citizens—working together across borders—can achieve extraordinary things.

https://IowaYucatanPartners.com
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