PROJECT: Former Convent of the Immaculate
Conception is one of the 14 monasteries on the
slopes of Popocatépetl volcano, and is in excellent
condition. The objective of this project is to
increase the visibility of the site with local people
and local authorities as well as raise awareness to
protect their heritage.
WORK: The volunteers will do some clean-up and
secondary jobs in the former convent and its garden
as well as in the former hacienda of San Francisco Cuauhtepec, which has had a direct
relationship with former convent. Volunteers will participate in workshops of cartonería,
a local tradition, with which the World Heritage will be addressed. They also made
presentations on World Heritage and their countries during the summer program of the
community; awareness-raising activities with
children and young people will focus on local
intangible heritage. Volunteers will have the
opportunity to learn about materials and local
building techniques used in the preparation of
mortar for filling joints in buildings of this type of
construction, as well as how to prepare lime paint
widely used in the time of the sixteenth century to
protect flattened.
LOCATION: Zacualpan de Amilpas is a beautiful small town 25 minutes away
from the city of Cuautla, Morelos.
ACCOMMODATION: In a local development hosting
center with all basic services.
REQUIREMENTS: Interest in World Heritage and
Local development themes.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $3,000 pesos, includes
accommodation and food and some organisational
costs.