TURTLE CAMP
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About the project
TURTLE CAMP
📝 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 – Zihuatanejo (Guerrero): Golfina Turtle (Olive Lepidochelys), Blackish Turtle (Chelonia Agassizi) and Lute Turtle (Dermochelys Coracea). The efforts to preserve these species consist of two ways:
Night vigilance, to avoid the plunder of nests and the slaughter of the mother turtles at the most extensive beach in Ixtapa- Zihuatanejo.
Environmental Education for the sustain- ability and conservation of the natural resources in the zone of influence.
The turtles will be protected by means of night vigilance in order to avoid the plunder of nests and the slaughter of the mother turtles as well as by means of environmental education for the sustainability and conservation of the natural resources in the zone of influence.
💼 What the programme involves
Learning & teaching the biology, ecology and conservation of the marine turtles, as well as the problematic of its conservation in the community.
Nocturnal patrol that aims at the collection of nests and turtle eggs as well activities of monitoring nests and liberation of marine turtle babies.
Cleaning the beach.
Elaboration of handcrafts of marine turtles for collection of funds.
Improvement of the camp’s facilities.
On Saturdays working at the “Eco-tianguis”, an ecological market where funds for Ayotlcalli will be raised (9 am -2 pm).
🏠 Accommodation on site
The project provides a wide zone to camp which consists of baths, a kitchen, and a place to wash your clothes.
🍲 Food
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 Playa Blanca, 40 min away from Zihuatanejo. Travelling to Zihuatanejo from Mexico City, you can use a bus (8 hours trip).
🎒 Leisure activities
In the free time you will be able to visit Zihuatanejo, Barra de Potosí (Barr of Fortune), Ixtapa, the “Soledad de Maciel” pyramids and lots more! On Saturdays you will 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.
🤝 Meeting point
The Turtle Camp is located in Playa Blanca, 40 min away from Zihuatanejo. Travelling to Zihuatanejo from Mexico City, you can use a bus (8 hours trip).
ℹ️ Additional information
The camp leader speaks english but local volunteers and the hosts mostly speak Spanish so basic Spanish will be welcomed in order to be in touch with native people and to provide a more intense experience.
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📅 Available sessions
A-VIMEX17/05
01/09/2017 → 15/09/2017
A-VIMEX17/09
01/11/2017 → 19/11/2017
A-VIMEX 16/07
01/10/2016 → 15/10/2016
A-VIMEX16/01
01/07/2016 → 15/07/2016
A-VIMEX16/02
16/07/2016 → 30/07/2016
A-VIMEX16/03
02/08/2016 → 16/08/2016
A-VIMEX16/08
18/10/2016 → 31/10/2016
A-VIMEX16/09
01/11/2016 → 15/11/2016
A-VIMEX16/10
16/11/2016 → 30/11/2016
A-VIMEX16/11
01/12/2016 → 15/12/2016
A-VIMEX 17/01
01/07/2017 → 15/07/2017
A-VIMEX 17/02
17/07/2017 → 31/07/2017
A-VIMEX 17/03
01/08/2017 → 15/08/2017
A-VIMEX 17/04
16/08/2017 → 30/08/2017
A-VIMEX 17/05
01/09/2017 → 15/09/2017
A-VIMEX 17/06
18/09/2017 → 30/09/2017
A-VIMEX 17/07
02/10/2017 → 15/10/2017
A-VIMEX 17/08
16/10/2017 → 30/10/2017
A-VIMEX 17/09
01/11/2017 → 15/11/2017
A-VIMEX 17/10
16/11/2017 → 30/11/2017
A-VIMEX 17/11
01/12/2017 → 15/12/2017
A-VIMEX17/08
16/10/2017 → 30/10/2017
A-VIMEX17/06
18/09/2017 → 30/09/2017
A-VIMEX 16/06
17/09/2016 → 30/09/2016
A-VIMEX17/01
01/07/2017 → 15/07/2017
A-VIMEX 16/10
16/11/2016 → 30/11/2016
A-VIMEX17/02
17/07/2017 → 31/07/2017
A-VIMEX 16/09
01/11/2016 → 15/11/2016
A-VIMEX17/04
16/08/2017 → 30/08/2017
A-VIMEX 16/11
01/12/2016 → 15/12/2016
A-VIMEX 16/04
17/08/2016 → 31/08/2016
A-VIMEX17/10
16/11/2017 → 30/11/2017
A-VIMEX18/01
01/08/2018 → 15/08/2018
A-VIMEX18/02
16/08/2018 → 30/08/2018
A-VIMEX18/03
31/08/2018 → 15/09/2018
A-VIMEX18/04
18/09/2018 → 02/10/2018
A-VIMEX18/05
02/10/2018 → 17/10/2018
A-VIMEX18/06
18/10/2018 → 01/11/2018
A-VIMEX18/07
01/11/2018 → 15/11/2018
A-VIMEX18/08
16/11/2018 → 01/12/2018
A-VIMEX18/09
01/12/2018 → 15/12/2018
A-VIMEX17/03
01/08/2017 → 15/08/2017
A-VIMEX17/11
01/12/2017 → 15/12/2017
A-VIMEX17/07
02/10/2017 → 15/10/2017
A-VIMEX 16/01
01/07/2016 → 15/07/2016
A-VIMEX 16/05
01/09/2016 → 15/09/2016
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–28 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
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: 21:10 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken