Turismo Social

Trips with a purpose

The Interdisciplinary Social Anthropology Team (Equipo Interdisciplinario de Antropología Social, EIAS) investigates and develops tourism routes in Mexico and abroad, following the model of Turismo Social.

In contrast to the predatory tourism of large chains, we believe in the need for a world without exploitation (whether of people or of nature), in which one does not need to be wealthy to travel, and in which, through our travels, we can learn and become more aware of the need to respect and support local communities and their forms of organization.

Trips with a Purpose

During our trips designed for large, medium, and small groups, we always aim to construct a relationship of both respect and support for local communities, guiding and raising the awareness of our travelers so that they may make the most of their experience, on the one hand, and so that they may understand what type of donations can be useful for the community.

Tour Operators

Established as a Non-Profit, Civil Society Organization in 2012, we have the capacity to be medium-scale tour operators, at both the national and international level. We offer group trips (for groups of up to 50 individuals) every month of the year.

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Tour Operators in Mexico

Independent of our work in touristic zones where other tour operators tend to be, we are unique in our focus on social concerns, including: the defense of terrain in Cuetzalan, Puebla and in Jalcomulco, Veracruz, the latter visited during our Coffee Route (Ruta del Café); environmental conservation, as experienced in the Huasteca Potosina region; the preservation of Mexican culture and traditions, experienced during our trip to Tlacotalpan, Veracruz and during the Day of the Dead Route (Ruta de Día de Muertos) to Patzcuaro, Michoacan; and outreach to indigenous peoples, as emphasized through our visits with the Raramuri and Mayo Yoreme peoples during our trip to the Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre; among many others). Furthermore, during every trip, we seek to foster supportive relationships with cooperatives and small producers.

International Tour Operators

Additionally, in our international group trips, we follow the Turismo Social Model, as evidenced by our work with indigenous communities emphasized during our circuits in Perú (all while visiting Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain) and, more emblematically, through our solidarity with Cuba where, in addition to donating medications and school supplies, we offer programs that allow our travelers to discover such elements as the achievements of the Cuban medical system, educational institutions, artists and cultures, as well as its natural marvels and unique history.

Network of Community and Rural Vendors, Cooperatives, and Social Tourism

We have a network of alliances that allows us to respond to the widest array of traveler needs. Regardless of the size of the group or the dates requested, we are able to sustainably coordinate hotels and transportation, as well as tours.

Receptive Tourism

Our central offices are located in Mexico City, thereby allowing us to receive groups from any country and to offer travel programs throughout the entire country (as well as programs departing from Mexico City to other countries), directly and with the support of our network of community and rural vendors, cooperatives, and social tourism.

Provider Offering a Vast Array of Trips

In addition to our principal Turismo Social Circuits, we offer more than 100 national circuits, and many more international circuits to all destinations across the world.

Designing Unique Trips

Through our network of community vendors, we design trips to scale, ranging from one person to large groups, designing personalized experiences in agreement with the model of Turismo Social.

At Turismo Social, we promote ways to travel that improve the living conditions of local communities and their cooperatives, from a committed, anthropological vision rooted in activism. From our point of view, a trip is the perfect excuse to make us aware of our relationship with nature, and of the need to commit ourselves to making the world a better place.

INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS

Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, USA, Canada, Thailand, Egypt, Dubai, Europe, Asia, and more.

Programs in CUBA

  • True Cuba with Turismo Social
  • True Cuba with Turismo Social +Varadero
  • Cuba, History, Culture and Nature
  • Program about the life of Martí
  • Development of New Technologies in Cuba
  • Fidel and his legacy
  • The Environment, Agriculture, and Sustainable Development in Cuba
  • Accomplishments of Cuban Medicine
  • Program of Educators
  • Nature in Cuba
  • Seniors

COPPER CANYON & CABO

Solidarity with the Rarámuri and Mayo Yoreme indigenous peoples. Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre), El Chepe Express Train, Sierra Rarámuri, Chihuahua, the Mennonite Community in Cuauhtémoc City, Creel, Lake Arareko, El Fuerte, Ferry to La Paz – Todos Santos, and Cabo San Lucas.

TREN MAYA

The Tren Maya is the largest development project in recent years in Mexico, and the largest in history for the entire region where it has been developed. The Mexican government considered this project necessary given the historical lack of investment in Mexico’s Southeastern region (a section excluded from development investments, with the exception of Cancun), and given the high levels of poverty and inequality faced by the region’s population.

SENDERO MAYA

Tren Maya, Sisal, Merida, the archeological site of Uxmal, Campeche, Edzna, Xpujil, Bacalar, Cenote Azul, Mahahual, and Chetumal.

COFFEE ROUTE (RUTA DEL CAFÉ)

Support for land defense. Jalcomulco, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz, Rafting in the Río Pescados; archeological site.

WINE & CHEESE ROUTE

Support for organic producers and animal rights. Peña de Bernal, Tequisquiapan, Flor de Alfalfa cheese ranch, Freixenet Wineries, Donato Vineyard.

DAY OF THE DEAD IN MICHOACAN

Cultural preservation. Uruapan, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Santa Clara del Cobre, Morelia, Tzintzuntzan, Pátzcuaro, Janitzio.

OAXACA

Support for small artisans and ecotourist infrastructure. Oaxaca City, El Tule, Teotitlán Del Valle, Monte Albán, San Bartolo Coyotepec, San Martín Tilcajete, and Santo Tomás Jalietza.

PULQUE & LIGHTNING BUG ROUTE

Preservation of Turismo Social facilities like La Trinidad Vacation Center, Tlaxcala, San Isidro Ranch.

CHIAPAS

Ecological and cultural preservation. Chiapa de Corzo, Sumidero Canyon, San Cristobal de las Casas, San Juan Chamula, Zinacantán, Agua Azul Waterfalls, Misol-Ha Waterfall, Palenque, and Yaxchilán.

TAXCO & ACAPULCO

History and Culture. Taxco, Puerto de Acapulco, Barra Vieja Beach, Puerto Marqués.

CUETZALAN

Land defense. Cuetzalan, Tosepan cooperative, Las Brisas Waterfall, Pata de Perro, Waistloom Workshop, El Balcón del Diablo Viewpoint, archeological site of Yohualichán.

TLACOTALPAN & CATEMACO

Cultural preservation. Laguna Catemaco, Eyipantla Falls, Roca Partida, Tlacotalpan.

HUASTECA POTOSINA

Ecological advocacy. Uruapan, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Santa Clara del Cobre, Morelia, Tzintzuntzan, Pátzcuaro, Janitzio.

TEL: 55 7159 4555 // 55 5601 8564 // 55 9309 1367

WHATS: 55 7846 6769 // 56 1823 8043 // 55 2130 3993

MAIL: turismosocialmx@gmail.com

OFFICE: Monte Albán #411, Vértiz Narvarte, Benito Juárez, CDMX

Airport: Calle Norte 162 #360, corner with Av del Peñón, Venustiano Carranza, CDMX

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