A Closer Look Tours

09/25/2024

📍 Ojo de la Liebre Lagoon, Guerrero Negro

🐋 We only have one departure left for our Baja Whales & Wine adventure in 2025, and it's on March 11—contact us at info@acloserlooktours(dot)com or call 602-938-0951 before it's sold out!

09/25/2024

Happy ! There's nothing like a refreshing agua de horchata with your tacos. Here's an easy recipe to make it at home and impress your friends! (Just a reminder: it tastes better if you make it the night before 😉 )

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
4 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice for serving

Instructions

Rinse the rice and place it in a blender with the water and cinnamon stick. Blend briefly to break up the rice.

Let the mixture soak at room temperature for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

After soaking, blend the mixture again until smooth.

Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher.

Add milk, sugar, and vanilla extract to the strained liquid. Stir until sugar dissolves.

Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

Chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice.

¡Salud! 🥛

09/23/2024

📍 Mexico

🗝️ Next time you're in colonial Mexico, keep an eye out for intricate doorknockers. These works of art symbolize wealth, artistry, and cultural heritage. They can be anything from a simple (ancient) locking mechanism to miniature masterpieces, often depicting animals or faces, reflecting the city's rich history and artistic evolution over time. 🚪

09/22/2024

If it's Sunday, we must be in Xochimilco! Salud to a wonderful 🫶 🍻

📹 Iván Díaz - Mexico City

09/21/2024

📍 Sierra Chincua, Michoacán

This is your sign to visit the Monarchs in Michoacán! We have seats available on the seven-day adventure that begins on February 17, 2025. 🦋 Contact us at info@acloserlooktours(dot)com or call 602-938-0951 before it sells out!

09/20/2024

📍 Paquimé, Casas Grandes

✨ Mark Twain had it right: Exploring diverse cultures dismantles preconceptions. From crowded markets to remote villages, travelers encounter varied customs, beliefs, and ways of life. These experiences broaden perspectives, fostering understanding and empathy. Let's go! 🇲🇽

09/19/2024

📍 Ojo de Liebre Lagoon, Baja California

🐋 Visit the best of Northern Baja California, from the caves of Cataviña to the lagoons of Guerrero Negro and the award-winning vineyards of the famed Valle de Guadalupe, our 8-day "Baja Whales and Wine" tour is an unforgettable experience. 🍇

👉 We only have the March 11, 2025, departure available—all others are sold out for the season! Contact us at (602) 938-0951 or info@acloserlooktours(dot)com to reserve your seat.

📹 Bacho Lopez

09/18/2024

📍 Uxmal, Yucatán

Did you know...

🏛️ Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Yucatán, Mexico, is renowned for its Puuc architectural style, which features intricate stone mosaics and symbolic motifs.

🏛️ Its name means "thrice-built" in Maya.

🏛️ The Pyramid of the Magician dominates the site, while the massive Governor's Palace boasts one of the longest facades in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.

09/18/2024

It's ! Let's dive into pozole (poh-SOH-lay), considered a sacred dish by the Aztecs and a favorite to celebrate Mexico's Independence Day this week. Here's an easy recipe for basic red pozole to warm your tummy now that fall is in the air. 🍲

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
1 large can (29 oz) white hominy, drained and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth
Salt to taste

Garnishes

Shredded cabbage
Sliced radishes
Diced onions
Lime wedges
Dried oregano
Tostadas or tortilla chips

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.

Add pork and brown on all sides.

Stir in chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours or until pork is tender.

Add hominy and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Season with salt to taste.

Serve hot with garnishes on the side, allowing each person to add their preferred toppings.

This recipe serves 6-8 people. ¡Buen provecho! 😋

09/17/2024

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09/17/2024

'Tis the season: Harvesting the fragrant cempasuchil (marigolds)... 🌼

09/15/2024

📍San Carlos, Sonora

Sunsets in San Carlos are second to none. On Day 2 of our Copper Canyon tour, we visit a scenic lookout point in San Carlos, rated by National Geographic as one of the top 10 in the world. Imagine the possibilities... 🌄 📸

We still have seats on the 9-day "Copper Canyon with Chepe Express" tour on 10/17/2024—contact us at info@acloserlooktours(dot)com or call 602-938-0951 before it sells out!

09/14/2024

📍 Mexico City, Mexico

The "Monarch Butterflies" tour begins in Mexico City, one of the world's most fascinating destinations. This metropolis is home to the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), the country's premier cultural center. Completed in 1934, it's home to a series of murals by Diego Rivera and other famous artists. Today, it hosts opera, dance, and art exhibitions.

We still have seats on the Feb. 17, 2025, departure to see the migration of millions of Monarch butterflies, with stops in some of Mexico's loveliest colonial cities. Email us at info@acloserlooktours(dot)com or call 602-938-0951.

09/13/2024

✨ Let's talk about the transformative power of travel. More than just sightseeing, it can profoundly change how you view the world. When you become a traveler, you immerse yourself in different cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, which can only create a deep, lasting shift in your understanding of life and your place in the world.

Where have you been that's left a deep impression on your soul? ✨

09/13/2024

Join us for Mexico's Day of the Dead, declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event, or a visit to the Copper Canyon, four times larger than the famed Grand Canyon. Click below for more! 🚂

Limited Seats Available for 2024! This is The Sign You've Been Waiting For   2024 is fast coming to a close, and at A Closer Look Tours, we have two extraordinary opportunities for you to make unforge

09/12/2024

Take a peek at Mexico's indigenous cultures... Their diversity and artistry is second to none. 🇲🇽

09/11/2024

📍 Cholula, Mexico

⛰️ On the last day of our 8-day "Day of the Dead" tour we return to Mexico City, stopping in Cholula, where we can catch sight of the magnificent Popocatépetl volcano.

✨ We still have seats available on our October 28, 2024, departure for this extraordinary journey to experience one of Mexico's most famous traditions.

🇲🇽 There’s no better way to get up close and personal with Mexico’s ancient history than with A Closer Look Tours. For more information, visit us at www.acloserlooktours(dot)com, email info@acloserlooktours(dot)com, or call us at 602-938-0951.

09/11/2024

Happy !

Today we'll talk about the fantastic tuna—no, not the fish (which we call "atún" in Mexico), but the fruit of the prickly pear cactus! Read on for more about this staple of Mexican cuisine.

🌵 The tuna fruit comes in green, red, and purple colors. Each color offers a slightly different flavor profile, ranging from sweet to subtly tart, making it a versatile ingredient in savory and sweet dishes.

🌵 Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, it is celebrated for its refreshing taste and health benefits. This fruit is commonly enjoyed fresh, juiced, or as a key ingredient in traditional dishes like salads and salsas. (In season, roughly from August to October, you'll find baskets of it in every mercado!)

🌵 Harvesting tuna fruit requires skill and care due to the prickly pear cactus's spines. Farmers use specialized tools to pluck the fruit, which is then carefully peeled to reveal the juicy, seed-filled interior that has been a part of Mexican diets for centuries.

09/10/2024

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09/10/2024

Give us 30 seconds, and we'll give you a glimpse of the Mexico we know...

🚂 For over 30 years, A Closer Look Tours has taken travelers to Mexico for authentic experiences and unforgettable journeys. 🚍 We still have seats on our October 17 departure of the Copper Canyon 9-Day with Chepe Express tour! Contact us at info@acloserlooktours(dot)com or call 602-938-0951 to reserve your spot! www.acloserlooktours(dot)com 🇲🇽

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The Copper Canyon, a natural wonder in northern Mexico, offers a stunning escape for adventurous travelers. A Closer Look Tours provides 5- and 9-day excursi...