HUAQUECHULA 3
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About the project
HUAQUECHULA 3
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
💼 What the programme involves
As volunteers, they will participate in the registration, conservation and restoration work of the front wing of the House of Palestine, within the Enhancement plan that is proposed as a continuation of the work carried out after the 2017 earthquake. Among the exercises, the architectural survey, inventory of clay tiles and cobblestones on the floors of the bays, and their restitution stand out, having the practice of the methods applied in antiquity. The slaking of quicklime, and preparation of mucilage with cactus slime, the preparation and application of paint to the lime. They will practice conservation and restoration of adobe walls, thus rescuing the traditional uses and customs of this community. Also in other trades with which they will participate will be the making of wooden doors and windows for this property, including their
guards and moldings, guided by artisans and restoration professionals. Volunteers are a central part of all these jobs where they will learn and develop their personal and professionalcapabilities.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will have accommodation with basic services (water, electricity, gas), as well as the necessary facilities to prepare their meals.
The accommodation is (water, electricity, gas), as well as the necessary. Volunteers will have accommodation with basic services.
🍲 Food
Meals are included in the participation fee. Vegetarian option is available. In each work camp, volunteers prepare food for the entire group. Sometimes they may be invited to someone's home or a local restaurant.
📍 About the location
Huaquechula is located one hour from Puebla (60km), and 35 minutes from Atlixco. It is a small city of 4000 inhabitants, where one of its main attractions are the altars of the Day of the Dead season and the beautiful landscapes that surround it. One of the main economic activities of this municipality is agriculture, in this town beans, corn, peanuts and sorghum are grown mainly.
⚠️ Requirements
Over 18 years of age- Interest in cultural heritage issues. Bring some traditional
items to show the local people about their culture.
ℹ️ Additional information
WHAT TO BRING?On the dates that you will be in Huaquechula, there is a hot and dry afternoon, so we recommend that you take into account the following:-Bring work clothes, comfortable clothes.-Sleeping bag.-Cap or some sort of hat and work shs.- Mosquito repellent and sunscreen.-One or two changes of clothes for events with the Municipality, something more formal-casual.-Personal hygiene supplies.At night it gets a little chilly, so we recommend you consider a light sweater.
Participation fees : $3,000.00 MXN, includes lodging, food, local transportation and camp administration.
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📅 Available sessions
AMVIAC-06
09/04/2023 → 20/04/2023
AMVIAC-08
02/06/2023 → 13/06/2023
AMVIAC 14
01/08/2023 → 12/08/2023
HUAQUECHULA
25/10/2024 at 00:00 → 05/11/2024 at 00:00
HUAQUECHULA 7
22/03/2024 at 00:00 → 02/04/2024 at 00:00
HUAQUECHULA 8
05/06/2024 at 00:00 → 16/06/2024 at 00:00
AMVIAC-02
22/03/2024 → 02/04/2024
HUAQUECHULA
18/02/2024 at 00:00 → 02/03/2024 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
2500.00 MXN ≈ 120 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Huaquechula, Puebla, Mexico
Mexico
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Mexico Peso (MXN / Mex$)
Exchange rate
1 MXN = 0.048171 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Central Standard Time
Local time: 20:54 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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