Land Northward Tour
8-Day Tour to the Lands
of the Book of Mormon
With BOOK OF MORMON
TOURS
(We are the Pioneers of
the Book of Mormon tour)
July 10 – 17, 2021
$1,995.00 per person
double occupancy
Does not include international round
trip airfare
(United States to Mexico City and Oaxaca
to the United States)
The land northward
probably extended into what is now known as the Mexico City valley, where
Mexico City is located. As such, we are justified in identifying the Mexico
City valley as “the northernmost part of the land.” A good possibility also
exists that sites like Monte Alban in the state of Oaxaca (land northward) were
controlled by the first century BC Nephites. The archaeological evidence at
Monte Alban shows that a minority civilization gained control during this time
period, quite possibly the Nephite-Mulekite fusion. This suggests that
Mulekites were living in the areas of Oaxaca-Mexico (land north northward)
during the time period of 26 BC. The archaeological record supports strong
settlements in the land northward (Oaxaca-Puebla-Mexico) during this Preclassic
Period. Sites such as Monte Alban, Teotihuacan, and Cholula were all active
city centers prior to the coming of Christ (see Helaman 6:9–10, 12).
You
will visit two LDS temples, nine archaeological sites and museums, and four
locations associated with the Book of Mormon. Call today to book your space on
this once-in-a-lifetime Book of Mormon experience. Call us at 801.226.5200 or email
us at [email protected].
TOUR INCLUDES: fourteen nights in deluxe or best
available hotel accommodations, two or more meals daily except on first and
last days, first-class bus transportation, entrance fees and guide service to
places listed on the itinerary, taxes and tips on group items, literature and
maps pertaining to your tour, and escorted by professional tour director Blake
Allen.
The
tour deposit is $500 per person. The total payment is due 60 days prior to
departure. The deposit is non-refundable; however, it may be transferred to another
tour if taken within 12 months of the original scheduled tour departure. See
terms and conditions for details. Prices and itineraries are subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday, July 10, Mexico City
Our flights take us to Mexico City, one of the
largest cities in the world with a total population of more than 26 million in
the valley. Upon arrival we will
transfer to our hotel. (No meals included)
Day 2: Sunday, July 11, Mexico City
This morning we will attend church with local
members. We will then visit the LDS Temple and Visitor’s Center of Mexico
City. In the afternoon we will visit
the beautiful National Museum of
Anthropology, one of the most spectacular museums of its kind in the world.
Touring the museum will provide us with an excellent overview of our tour as we
are exposed to many beautiful exhibits ranging from ancient pottery to gold and
jade jewelry. Lunch will be provided
while at the museum. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3: Monday, July 12, Mexico City
Today we will visit the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan. Occupied from about 200 BC to AD 900,
Teotihuacan was one of the largest populated cities in the world during its
peak. The inspiring pyramids of the Sun
and Moon attract millions of visitors to this most popular archaeological
zone in Mexico. This may have been the great city built by King Jacob of the
Gadianton Robbers (See 3 Nephi 7). We will return to Mexico City in the
afternoon. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 4: Tuesday, July 13, Puebla
After checking out of our hotel, we will visit
the Shrine of Guadalupe where we
will learn about the origin of the Catholic Church in Mexico. We then continue
our travel to the city of Cholula,
which is home to the largest-based pyramid in the world. It dates to the pre-Classic era (500 BC). It was destroyed at the time of Christ and has
been built over several times. A Catholic church sits peacefully on top of the
pyramid today. We will spend the night in Puebla. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5:
Wednesday, July 14, Oaxaca
Today we head into the rugged mountains of Oaxaca. The Oaxaca valley has archaeological evidence that dates to the Jaredite
time period and as a result is considered to be the ancient area of the Jaredite
lands called Moron. LDS scholars believe that the
Jaredites landed on the Pacific side and moved inland and that a branch of
their society settled in the Oaxaca (pronounced Wa-Ha-Ca) area. Three kingships later they moved to the Gulf
Coast area. Olmec/ Jaredite settlements
began to show up along the Gulf Coast between 2000 and 1500 BC. As we arrive in the colonial city of
Oaxaca, we
will visit the site of San Jose Mogote dating to 2600 BC and having
Mesopotamian style stonework which may indicate their coming from the Tower of
Babel area and time period. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6:
Thursday, July 15, Oaxaca
Today we will visit the Zapotec ruins
of Mitla, a post-Book of Mormon site, but one that has some fascinating
history associated with it. Although
built about AD 700, it shows outstanding accomplishment in the workings of
cement and intricate design. A visit to
a local artisan shop and the world-famous Tule Tree, believed to be one of the
oldest trees on earth, will conclude our day.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 7:
Friday, July 16, Oaxaca
This morning we will climb by bus to the top
of the mountain where the ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban are
located. Here we will summarize the three civilizations identified in the Book
of Mormon: the Jaredites, Mulekites and Nephites. It was at Monte Alban where
evidence of a written language was first discovered in Mesoamerica. The site dates from 500 BC to AD 700 and may have been controlled by the
Nephites beginning at the reign of King Mosiah at about 100 BC. In the afternoon, we will visit the black
pottery shop and learn of how this beautiful pottery is created. A visit to the Santo Domingo Church and
Museum will complete our visit to the city which was home to Benito Juarez,
a contemporary of Joseph Smith, and Mexico’s only pure native
President. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 8:
Saturday, July 17, Flights Home
You will transfer to the Oaxaca airport where you
will check in for your flights home. Your journey to the Book of Mormon lands
has come to an end, but you will take home memories that will last a lifetime.
(Breakfast)
TOUR
INCLUDES:
• Seven
nights deluxe hotel accommodations
•
Two or more meals daily except on first and last days
•
First-class bus transportation
•
Entrance fees and guide service to places listed on the
itinerary
•
Taxes and tips on group items
•
Literature and maps pertaining to your tour
•
Escorted by professional tour director Blake Allen
