Caminando con Itzpapalotl
Valle Sagrado Otomí-Chichimeca
Queretaro
August 9-15, 2025
You are invited to journey through Otomí-Chichimeca territory in Queretaro - to return to the ancient pilgrimage paths, following the footsteps of the ancestors who walked before us.
We will stay near Ma’hando, a sacred mountain nestled in the heart of the sacred valley region of Queretaro, by the pueblo mágico of Peña de Bernal. We'll also travel to an ancient ceremonial site that is part of the camino de Itzpapalotl, the Obsidian Butterfly who guides our journey.
Come to fortify and replenish your spirit for the work ahead. Walk with other caminantes and maestras as we remember the ancestral practices available to sustain us during these times.
Come be held by the wisdom of the grandmothers and the medicine of the land.
Are you ready to learn more about Itzpapalotl? Join us next month para caminar con ella.
Saturday, August 9 - Arrive to el Valle Sagrado Otomí-Chichimeca Arrive at the Querétaro (QRO) airport, where our private shuttle will be waiting to bring you to our beautiful hotel. Take time to settle in, rest from your journey surrounded by stunning views. In the evening, gather with your fellow caminantes for a welcome dinner & fire.
Sunday, August 10 - Temazcal Ceremony & Ofrenda to Itzpapalotl We step into the warmth of the temazcal to begin our journey with blessing & purification. After the ceremony, take time to rest in the pool. Then, together, we will build a beautiful tlamanalli (offering) to Itzpapalotl to call her into our journey.
Monday, August 11 - Pachamama Ceremony & Offering We come together to make an offering to the land and to the sacred mountain that calls us forward on this pilgrimage. With hearts full of gratitude, we thank the guardians for the life they sustain in this sacred valley. We ask for permission to approach the mountain tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 12- Montaña Sagrada & Pueblo Mágico Today we approach the powerful mountain we've been in communion with since our arrival. You have the option to walk partway up the base. Afterwards, we’ll visit local artisans to shop for obsidian tools, then spend the afternoon exploring el pueblo mágico de Peña de Bernal.
Wednesday, August 13- Santuario de Itzpapalotl Our knowledgeable guide Alberto takes us on a visit to a ceremonial site dedicated to Itzpapalotl. We’ll learn the history of the site, hear more about Itzpapalotl, and admire mural artworks of the Obsidian Butterfly, created as offerings to her.
Thursday, August 14 - Final Temazcal & Closing Ceremony We’ll enter the temazcal one final time, offering gratitude to the energies, ancestors, and guardians who have walked with us throughout this journey. In the evening, we’ll gather in a closing ceremony with cacao— sharing reflections, giving thanks, and closing the altar we opened to Itzpapalotl.
Friday, August 15 - Despedida On this day nos despedimos. The shuttle picks you up to drive you to QRO airport. We hope you will return to this beautiful land where there are many more incredible journeys to be had.