AMVIAC-WC-01-19
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About the project
AMVIAC-WC-01-19
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The international camp will be hosted by an indigenous community 2 hours from the city of Mérida.
During the camp the participants are integrated into the community and together they work on activities and projects that are oriented to the conservation of natural resources, to education and also to the improvement of the productive, social, urban and community infrastructure.
The objective of the camps is for the participants to collaborate in the construction and maintenance of the productive and social infrastructure of the community, while also training in topics related to community work, conservation, ecosystems, art and culture. The success of the camp depends to a large extent on the ability of volunteers to work and live with the community.
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteers will be involved in different activities. Specifically in the areas of:
- Cleaning and construction of trails Improvement of the urban image
- Environmental education for children and young people in the community
- Observation and census of birds Recreational and leisure activities.
🏠 Accommodation on site
lodging within the community,
🍲 Food
Yucatecan food is its own unique style and is very different from what most people would consider Mexican food. It includes influences from the local Mayan culture, as well as Caribbean, European (Spanish), (North) African, and Middle Eastern cultures, as well as influence from the cuisine of other parts of Mexico.
All the meal will be provided by the hosting organization
📍 About the location
Yucatán (Spanish pronunciation, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Yucatán is one of the 31 states which, with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 106 municipalities, and its capital city is Mérida.
It is located on the north part of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is bordered by the states of Campeche to the southwest and Quintana Roo to the southeast, with the Gulf of Mexico off its north coast.
Today, Yucatán is the safest state in Mexico and Mérida was awarded City of Peace in 2011.
🎒 Leisure activities
Some local visits will be organized by the hosting organization
⚠️ Requirements
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 20
ℹ️ Additional information
PARTICIPATION FEE: 2600 pesos (includes meals and lodging within the community, tickets to some tourist sites and local transportation). Deposit the total of the fee prior to the start of the camp.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
WC-01-19
05/01/2019 → 19/01/2019
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
2600.00 MXN ≈ 125 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Yucatan, Mexico
Mexico
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Mexico Peso (MXN / Mex$)
Exchange rate
1 MXN = 0.048171 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Central Standard Time
Local time: 21:11 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
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