TURTLE CAMP 8

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About the project

TURTLE CAMP 8

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

VIMEX and Ayotlcalli organization have the aim to contribute to the recovery and conservation of 3 species of sea turtles on the verge of extinction that visit Ixtapa i Zihuatanejo (Guerrero): Golfina Turtle (Olive Lepidochelys),Blackish Turtle (Chelonia Agassizi) and Lute Turtle (Dermochelys Coracea).Problems of the marine turtles in the zone are: In spite of the fact that the marine turtles are important for its ecological role inside the aquatic and coastal ecosystems,contributing to the health of the reefs, meadows of marine pastures, as well as of theestuaries and sandy beaches worldwide, the populations of the different species ofmarine turtles are limited. In the beach of monitoring a clear cultural rooting isaccentuated to the consumption and utilization of derivates of the species, since it is:meat, fat, skin (leather) and turtle-shell.

💼 What the programme involves

Night toursPublic releases with previous educational presentations in English and SpanishAttention to school groupsPen MonitoringNest cleaningStatistical reportsBeach cleaningSouvenir sales at the camp store and at the Saturday ecotianguis in Zihuatanejo.Elaboration of handicraftsFeeding and care of our dogsMaintenance of the cabin. Support to other sister organizations such as Amigos de Animales , Asilo de Ancianos and Casita Vegana.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The project provides a wide zone to camp which consists of baths,a kitchen, and a place to wash your clothes .Meals will be prepared by the volunteers. The camp provides everything you need to cook and prepare food.

📍 About the location

The Turtle Camp is located in Zihuatanejo, from Mexico City, you can use abus (8 hours trip).In the free time you will be able to visit Zihuatanejo, Barra de Potosi (Barr ofFortune), Ixtapa, the Soledad de Maciel pyramids and lots more On Saturdays youwill have free time after the Eco-tianguis , on Sundays you will have the morning at your free disposal.

⚠️ Requirements

Good disposal of team work, dedication, responsibility and enthusiasm regarding the work, positive energy, interest in learning and enjoying oneself.

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

200.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, 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: 20:52 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish