PROJECT: This site is a well preserved
example of a fortified political, religious and
commercial center of the turbulent times of
650-900 that followed the disintegration of
the great Mesoamerican states such as
Teotihuacan, Monte Albán, Palenque and Tikal.
The project aims to reach out more young
people in local communities, inviting them to
form a group of Heritage Young Guardians and
increase their awareness of the need to
protect their tangible or intangible heritage.
WORK: Volunteers will participate in some renovation work at the site ranging from
paths to some of the walls of the Acropolis and gardening near the pyramids. The
volunteers will join a three-days summer program
held at the archaeological site where children
from surrounding schools follow an educational,
awareness-raising program. Participants will be
also conducting interviews with tourists about
their impressions on the site. They will also made
presentations of World Heritage sites of their
countries and regions in local schools through the
use of non-formal education tools.
LOCATION: Xochicalco is located 2 hours south-west of Mexico City.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be staying at a house in one of the
communities where they will intervene.
TERMINAL: Mexico City International Airport
REQUIREMENTS: Interest in Cultural Heriatge
and Environment.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $3,000 pesos, includes
accommodation and food and some organisational
costs.