Mayan House II Yucatán

Volunteering AC (AMVIAC) participates in the transformation of the country through the integration of International Volunteering in projects organized in Mexico and abroad by civil associations, local governments, communities and organized groups, with the idea that after this experience they can become more actively involved in the work of their community.
The vision of the association is the transformation of Mexican society, especially young people, providing them with opportunities to travel and live unique experiences as volunteers both in Mexico and abroad, participating in projects of general interest and reversing that experience in their communities. schools, organizations and jobs, for the betterment of our country.

This time, our camp will be in two Yaxunah and Santa María communities, two neighboring indigenous towns. Yaxunah is a Yucatecan Mayan community of 700 native Mayan-speaking inhabitants located in the municipality of Yaxcabá, Yucatán, 25 km southeast of Chichén Itzá and contains an important Mayan archaeological site. For years, Yaxunah has received groups of volunteers and tourists, so its hospitality and the good treatment of its inhabitants characterize it. It is a community that is committed to sustainable and community tourism, not only as a source of income for families, but also as a way to share the local culture with its visitors. We have no doubt that the authentic cochinita pibil, you will try it here! Santa Maria is located 11 km from Yaxunah. This town is literally located in the middle of the Mayan jungle. 70% of its inhabitants are Catholic and the rest Protestant, but their Mayan traditions continue to prevail today. generate their economy by working in the cornfield, beekeeping, raising cattle, or carving wood. The women are dedicated to sewing blouses or wipiles (traditional Mayan clothing). In this community, they only have one elementary school and they don't have a high school