Fiesta LatinaĀ āĀ A Celebration of Heritage, Heart, and HarmonyĀ
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Fiesta Latina is more than a celebration.Ā Ā It isĀ a vibrant tribute to the colors, spirit, and traditions of Latin America. Rooted in the cultural richness of Mexico and the greater Hispanic world, this high-energy event unites communities through the universal languages of music, dance, food, art, and connection.Ā
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From the joyful sounds of mariachi and Afro-Latin rhythms to the swirling movements of folklórico and salsa, Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural fusion of indigenous, Spanish, and African roots. This is heritage youĀ do notĀ just see;Ā you feel it, taste it, and live it.Ā
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What to Experience:Ā
- CraftĀ andĀ Culture:Ā Create colorful Papel Picado, whimsicalĀ Alebrijes, and festive PiƱatas while exploring the meaning behind traditions like DĆa deĀ losĀ MuertosĀ
- MusicĀ andĀ Dance:Ā Move to the rhythms of salsa, cumbia, and other regional dances that bring generations together in celebrationĀ
- Games of Tradition:Ā Join inĀ classic Latin games likeĀ LoterĆa,Ā Canicas, Palo Seco, Carreras deĀ Sacos, and of course, the belovedĀ PiƱata. Delight in games that blend joy with traditionĀ
- Flavors of Latin America:Ā Enjoy a culinary journey featuring dishes from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Each recipe tells a story of heritage, family, and flavorĀ
- AdventureĀ andĀ Service:Ā Cool off atĀ our private pool, then make a meaningful impact byĀ participatingĀ in communityĀ actionĀ withĀ localĀ people of Cuernavaca.Ā Ā BuildĀ bonds through sharedĀ purpose.Ā
- Inspiration to Share:Ā Leave with new skills, memories, and cultural insights you can bring home. Whether itĀ isĀ hosting your own fiesta or sharing traditions with your troop or patrol, youĀ willĀ carry the spirit of Fiesta Latina with you.Ā
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Celebrate Culture. Embrace Community. Live the FiestaĀ with your family,Ā aĀ group,Ā your troop/unit,Ā or coming solo (18+). This event is your chance to connect, grow, and experience something truly extraordinary.Ā
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Fiesta Latina invites you to experience the joy, unity, and pride that define Hispanic heritage. Come curious and leave inspired. Start planning your journey today to Nuestra CabaƱa today by booking your space!Ā Ā
Package Includes:Ā
- 7 nightsĀ ofĀ accommodation atĀ Nuestra CabaƱaĀ inĀ comfortable dormitory-styleĀ sharedĀ lodgingĀ
- All meals (from dinner on the first day through breakfast onĀ lastĀ day).Ā Ā WeĀ are capable of cateringĀ to special dietary requirementsĀ
- TheĀ weeklong programĀ incorporatesĀ internationalĀ connectionĀ with Global Girl Guides/Girl Scouts; programmingĀ withĀ smallgroupĀ workshops, leadership development,Ā and ceremonies;Ā cultural immersionĀ throughĀ song, dance, storytelling,Ā crafts,Ā localĀ MexicanĀ traditions;Ā environmentalĀ andĀ sustainability competency; free timeĀ for participants to explore, swim, rest, or relax;Ā reflectionĀ andĀ growthĀ via eveningĀ programs, sharing, leadership sessionsĀ
- World Centre experienceĀ learning newĀ crossculturalĀ understandingĀ and environmentalĀ awareness;Ā whileĀ growing confidenceĀ throughĀ defined learning outcomes for the participantsĀ
- CommunityĀ actionĀ throughĀ meaningful,Ā handsonĀ service projects with localĀ community partners in need.Ā Ā MakeĀ the world a better placeĀ as youĀ supportĀ ourĀ local MexicanĀ organizationsĀ Ā
- GuidedĀ Day Trip(s)Ā may includeĀ TepoztlĆ”nĀ (mystical mountain town with a hilltop pyramid and vibrant artisan markets);Ā TaxcoĀ (colonial silver town with winding cobbled streets and famed silver workshops);Ā Jardines de MĆ©xicoĀ (grand botanical gardens showcasing themed plant landscapes);Ā GrutasĀ deĀ CacahuamilpaĀ (guided tour through an extensive cave system with stalactites & chambers);Ā Xochicalco (UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the well-preserved ruins of a fortified pre-Columbian city in Mexico); OR Downtown Cuernavaca (stroll through this temperate-cityās plazas, historic churches, gardens and craft market).Ā Ā Destination(s) vary depending on a variety of factors present at the time of the event.Ā
- Support from and talent of Nuestra Cabaña Staff/Volunteer Team during the program and excursions