BACALAR – Stromatolites
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About the project
BACALAR – Stromatolites
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will use photographic themes to make specific visits to places of interest in the area. They will learn photographic techniques, use of parameters and exposure, angles and perspectives, landscape, night photography, nature photography, self-portrait and documentary photography.
They will also visit some emblematic places such as the different cenotes of the lagoon, the wetlands, sites of geohydrological interest with influence on the lagoon system, the archaeological zone of Kohunlich, the Fort of San Felipe and the recognized sites of the Magical Town of Bacalar.
In addition, the volunteers will participate in actions of environmental protection, such as the Fundación MÍA Sustentable cleaning of spaces project and in the “Reciclatón” organized by the Bacalar City Council.
The photographic results will be shown in an exhibition at the end of the camp and this will be open to the general public, thus contributing to the environmental actions undertaken at the local level by the Bacalar City Council and local organizations.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be housed in a space with all basic services.
🍲 Food
📍 About the location
Bacalar or Laguna de los Siete Colores, is located in the state of Quintana Roo, thirty minutes from Chetumal, the state capital. Its name comes from the Mayan Sian Kaan Bakhalal which means "near or surrounded by reeds".
AMVIAC, together with the Bacalar City Council, YZ Projects, the Fundación Emerge Bak'Halal and the Fundacón MIA Sustentable, organizes a photographic camp in Bacalar with the theme of Stromatolites. The objective is to create awareness among the participants, the local community and tourists about the importance of conserving biodiversity and the environment by getting to know these microscopic beings, considered living fossils. These provide important environmental services such as the creation of the earth's atmosphere and the supply of oxygen; his disappearance would have serious consequences.
⚠️ Requirements
Over 18 years old- Interest in environmental issues and photography. Bring your own camera as well as material from your country or state, and some traditional items to show the local population about your culture.
ℹ️ Additional information
Participation fee: $6,000 pesos. Includes accommodation, food, local transportation and administration costs.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
AMVIAC - 02
30/03/2022 → 09/04/2022
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 MXN
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Mexico
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Mexico Peso (MXN / Mex$)
Exchange rate
1 MXN = 0.048171 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Eastern Standard Time
Local time: 21:31 (12/11/2026)
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