Real Mexico: History and Culture -2026

Discover Mexico – A Journey of Culture, Adventure and Sisterhood at Nuestra Cabaña 

Pack your bags and your spirit of adventure. You are invited to an unforgettable international experience at Nuestra Cabaña, the beloved World Centre of the Western Hemisphere, nestled in the heart of vibrant Cuernavaca, Mexico! 

Join fellow Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from across the globe for a journey that goes far beyond sightseeing. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the living heart of Mexico, a land of ancient civilizations, dazzling colors, world-famous cuisine, and deeply rooted traditions. 

What Awaits You: 

• Step into history as you explore awe-inspiring archaeological wonders left behind by the Maya, Aztec, and Zapotec civilizations 

• Wander through a magical town, where cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and UNESCO-recognized heritage sites tell stories centuries old 

• Taste the culture in every bite of authentic Mexican food, from hand-pressed tortillas to zesty street snacks and rich mole sauces 

• Connect through community, taking part in meaningful service that gives back to local people and builds friendships that span continents 

Experience the Soul of Mexico. From vibrant murals to hand-painted beauty of crafts such as Talavera pottery, you will explore a country where art and tradition are alive in every corner.  

Feel the Fiesta Spirit. Celebrate the rhythm of Mexico through traditional music, dance, and festivals bursting with color and joy. Whether you learn folkloric dance steps or explore bustling local markets, you will be surrounded by the warmth and hospitality of Mexican culture. 

More Than a Trip; a Global Guiding Adventure. At the heart of it all is Nuestra Cabaña, where Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from the five WAGGGS Regions come together. This experience celebrates everything we stand for, including leadership development, service, friendship, and cultural exchange. You will grow as a global citizen while sharing stories, songs, and dreams under the Mexican sun.

This is more than travel.  It is a celebration of culture, connection, and the spirit of sisterhood. 

Viva la Aventura! Viva México!  Book soon as our spaces fill.  Stary planning today and let your journey to Nuestra Cabaña begin. 

Package Includes: 

• 6 nights of accommodation at Nuestra Cabaña in comfortable dormitory-style shared lodging 

• 1 additional night offsite in Puebla  

• All meals (from dinner on the first day through breakfast on last day).  We are capable of catering to special dietary requirements 

• The weeklong program incorporates international connection with Global Girl Guides/Girl Scouts; programming with smallgroup workshops, leadership development, and ceremonies; cultural immersion through song, dance, storytelling, crafts, local Mexican traditions; environmental and sustainability competency; free time for participants to explore, swim, rest, or relax; reflection and growth via evening programs, sharing, leadership sessions 

• World Centre experience learning new crosscultural understanding and environmental awareness; while growing confidence through defined learning outcomes for the participants 

• Community action through meaningful, handson service projects with local community partners in need.  Make the world a better place as you support our local Mexican organizations  

• Guided Day Trip(s) may include Tepoztlán (mystical mountain town with a hilltop pyramid and vibrant artisan markets); Taxco (colonial silver town with winding cobbled streets and famed silver workshops); Jardines de México (grand botanical gardens showcasing themed plant landscapes); Grutas de Cacahuamilpa (guided tour through an extensive cave system with stalactites & chambers); 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-city’s plazas, historic churches, gardens and craft market). 

• Support from and talent of Nuestra Cabaña Staff/Volunteer Team during the program and excursions