PROJECT: Xochimilco is a declared Zone of
Historical Monuments and World Heritage Site that
is recognized of cultural, heritage and environmental
importance due to the existence of many buildings
dating from the colonial era and also maintains
vestiges of aquifers and lakes prehispanic and
colonial times. Its system of canals and chinampas is
a unique example of agricultural production of its
kind in the world. The Association Trofeo a la Vida
AC, in collaboration with a group of Xochimilco
trajineros (people managing the traditional boats) and national and international
volunteers will carry out some actions to improve different areas of this cultural site.
WORK: The volunteers will support in the different tasks such as tree pruning,
placement and painting of information signs, cleaning some canals and other works. Also
volunteers will conduct interviews of tourists to compile information to improve the
conditions of this place. Volunteers will have the opportunity to discover the intangible
heritage of this iconic cultural site in Mexico as well as traditional ancestral farming
practices.
LOCATION: Xochimilco is located in the south part of Mexico city.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will stay in a house in the community.
TERMINAL: Mexico City International Airport.
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers interested in the Cultural Heritage and protection of the
Environment themes are encouraged to participate.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $3,000 pesos, includes accommodation and food and some
organisational costs.