Join the Grand Master on his Mexico City Trip!
Packages start at $1,990 per person (double occupancy)
Join the Grand Master on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Mexico City and watch as he ceremonially opens the Grand Lodge of California at the historic York Grand Lodge of Mexico building. Stay in five-star luxury while you explore the many sites, sounds, and tastes of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
ITINERARY
MARCH 3 | Welcome
Arrival: Welcome to Mexico City, where history, culture, and hospitality come together to create unforgettable experiences!
Welcome Reception: Join the Grand Master at the hotel for drinks and light fare to kick-off the week! 5-8 p.m.
MARCH 4 | Choose Your Activities
Day
Optional Activities/Tours (add-on): Choose between several activities, including a food tour, cooking class, or a visit to Chapultepec Castle or Soumaya Museum
Night
Optional Activities/Tours (add-on): Choose between a show at Bellas Artes or lucha libre.
The Palacio de Bellas Artes, a cultural icon in Mexico City, is a premier venue for performing arts, literary events, and exhibitions showcasing visual and plastic arts.
Lucha Libre or ‘freestyle wrestling’ is named after the professional wrestling of Mexico.
MARCH 5 | Xochimilco & Polanco Grand Lodge
Day
Xochimilco Boat Tour and Lunch: Experience a special tour of the traditional floating gardens of Xochimilco, where flowers are born.
Night
Opening of Grand Lodge: Witness history as the Grand Master opens of the Grand Lodge of California at the historic York Grand Lodge of Mexico in Polanco (for Masons only)
MARCH 6 | Teotihuacan Pyramid
Day
Teotihuacan Pyramid Day Trip: Together with members of the York Grand Lodge, experience the Teotihuacan UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Mesoamerica’s most significant pre-Hispanic cities. See the site’s main attractions, including the Sun Pyramid, Moon Plaza, and Temple of Quetzalcóatl.
Night
On your own!
MARCH 7 | Business & Frida Kahlo Museum
Day
Business session (Masons only)
Optional Activity (add on; partners only): Frida Kahlo Museum & Lunch
Night
On your own!
MARCH 8 | Business & Grand Master Banquet
Day
Business Session (Masons only)
Optional Activity (add on; partners only): Choose between brunch at the InterContinental Hotel, a cooking class, or food tour
Night
Grand Master’s Banquet: Join us for a beautiful evening of food and festivities. 6-9 p.m.
MARCH 9 | Departure
Return trip. Wishing you safe travels back.
HOTEL STAY
InterContinental Presidente Mexico City
Located in the heart of Polanco, known as a diplomatic headquarters and for its world-renowned restaurants, museums, and shopping, the InterContinental Presidente Mexico City is an icon in the capital city.
Just steps away from the Anthropology Museum, Reforma, and Chapultepec, our five-star luxury hotel boasts five specialty restaurants and the largest wine cellar in Latin America.
PACKAGE DETAILS
- 6 nights at the InterContinental Presidente Hotel (double occupancy)
- Welcome Reception
- Xochimilco Day Trip
- Teotihuacan Pyramid Day Trip
- Opening of the Historic York Grand Lodge of Mexico Building in Polanco
- York Grand Lodge of Mexico Business Session
- Grand Master’s Banquet
Add-Ons Include:
- Chapultepec Castle Tour
- National Palace Museumn
- Cooking Class or Food Tour
- Lucha Libré
- Bellas Artés
- Frida Khalo Museum Day Trip (for Significant Others)
- And More!
COST & REGISTRATION
BASE PACKAGE: $1,950
Double Occupancy: $1,950/person
Single Occupancy: $2,746
Children Under 18: Welcome at a discount
REGISTRATION OPENS:
September 10, 2024
REGISTRATION CLOSES:
January 24, 2025
