El programa de Becas Vive México, opera a partir de los programas de Voluntariado Internacional, también conocidos como “Workcamps”, es una forma de viajar a más de 85 países con tus gastos pagados en el extranjero, conocer nuevos amigos, descubrir otras culturas y ser parte de un movimiento internacional, en el cual viajan más de 100,000 jóvenes cada año.
Al ser becario Vive Mexico tendrás acceso a una gran cantidad de beneficios incluyendo incentivos por parte de tu escuela, dispensas de clases y exámenes, liberación de servicio social, retos para titulación, etc.
En esta sección encontrarás la información que cada institución de educación superior incorporada al Programa para la Formación de Líderes con Visión Internacional de Vive México ofrece a los becarios.
En esta sección de nuestro portal les invitamos a conocer las historias de éxito de todas aquellas instituciones con las cuales colaboramos orgullosamente y les invitamos cordialmente a ser parte de este gran esfuerzo colectivo de hacer de la internacionalización de la educación y la competitividad internacional una realidad para nuestro país.
Vive Mexico has been organizing this project regularly in Rincon de Guayabitos, Nayarit since 2014. The main achievement of the project is to protect the sea turtles with the help of volunteers who will be cooperating with a team of biologists. Up to now, the project has been quite successful and has reached extraordinary results. There are two types of sea turtles in la Peñita de Jaltemba which are the oluve ridley and the black turtle. The size of the turtles can vary from 1 meter to 1.5 meters and they weigh from 40 to 100 kilograms. Each turtle leaves around 150 eggs. Participating in sea turtle conservation is a great opportunity to discover the rather charming life of sea turtles.
Project activities
The volunteers will be working at night from 20:00 to 08:00, four days per week with an average of thirty hours. Depending the number of turtles that come ashore, two teams might be formed among the volunteers. In this way, each group will be taking turns, working one night and taking the next night off for recovery. In addition, the weekends are also spared for resting. Some of the activities to be performed are:
1. Finding adult turtles and collect their eggs.
2. Moving the eggs to a protected place called Vivero.
3. Releasing newborn baby turtles into the sea.
4. Patrolling the beaches at night.
5. Making some reconstruction in the most important turtle camps of the region.
If you love nature, want to have a great time by the beautiful beaches, at the same time enjoying all the amenities of a hotel and witnessing the magical spectacle of natural miracles that has been reoccurring since millions of years... then this project is for you!
Accomodation
Lodging Type:
Volunteers will be hosted in a hotel in a shared room with all facilities at their disposal namely, private bathroom, hot water, swimming pool, WIFI, and air conditioning.
Location
Population: Inhabitants Weather: Subhumid
Closest Bus Station:
Northern Bus Station (Mexico City)
Tlaquepaque Bus Station (Guadalajara)
Closest Airport:
Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Mexico City International Airport
Guadalajara International Airport
Leisure Activities
Riviera Nayarit is emerging as one of the most attractive and magic destinations of Mexico. The area extends approximately 300 kilometers along the coast, integrated by mountainous jungle and facing coastal islands. For those seeking a more rural and rustic experience with magic beach towns in Mexico, the Riviera has a massive open space for everyone along the Nayarit coast, also, for those who want to relax there are also quiet beaches and there are other beaches with heavy waves for surfers. Below you can find
If you have extra time you can visit Tepic which is the capital of Nayarit state. Regional Museum of Nayarit state is located in Tepic.
Another option would be to go to the small fishing village of Chacala and visit the Alta Vista Petroglyphs archeological site. Also as the village is located by the ocean, you can participate in boat excursions, whale watching or fishing.
If you prefer to visit a more touristic location, you can travel to Sayulita which is home of sandy beaches, rideable waves, good restaurants and B&Bs. From Sayulita there is an option to travel to the uninhabited Islas Marietas for picnicking, snorkeling or swimming.
Puerta Vallarta which is 70 km from Rincon de Guayabitos is one of the most charming tourist destinations in Mexico. The old town centre “Zona Centro” is the area north of Rio Cuale. You can cross the river to visit the “Zona Romantica” with two central beaches, restaurants and bars.
Requiriments
Special Requirements: This camp is open for everyone who are sensible and open minded. It is crucial for the participants to respect, open to learn and appreciate the conditions of rural lifestyle of indigenous communities, as well as their culture and wisdom.
Available Vegetarian Food': Yes Available for family: No Available for volunteers with disabilities: No
CAMP LANGUAGE: English (Spanish is appreciated but not mandatory!)
VEGETERIAN FOOD AVAILABLE: Yes
OPEN FOR FAMILIES: No
OPEN FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEERS: No
Extra fee
The Inscription fee for this project is: € 295 euros
INCLUDES (only during the project days)
Hosting (according to the conditions specified at the project description)
3 meals a day (average 300gr each)
Local transportation with project purposes
Administration and organization
Tools and materials
DO NOT INCLUDE
Airfare to Mexico
Transportation from international airport to the project place
