MEXICO EXPEDITIONS
Ensenada - MAR 2009
Veracruz - MAY 2009
Veracruz - JUN 2009
Veracruz - JUL 2009
Tecate - AUG 2009
Ensenada, Mexico - March 13 - 20, 2009
Our March, Ensenada, Mexico expedition was a huge success. Watch for pictures and expedition details which we will shortly post on the website.
Veracruz, Mexico - May 4 - 11, 2009
Canceled due to Swine Flu Epidemic in Mexico
Veracruz, Mexico - June 9 - 16, 2009 [ FULL ]
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Veracruz, Mexico - July 14 - 21, 2009
Expedition Focus: Open to everyone
Veracruz Background:
Music, culture, beaches, adventure…Veracruz has it all! Veracruz has a familiar ring to everyone, without them even realizing it. For example, Veracruz is the home of the international hit “La Bamba,” and where some of the events of “5 de mayo” took place. Located on the east coast of Mexico, running along the Gulf, Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and oldest states. The city of Veracruz was the very first colonial settlement, established by Hernan Cortez when he arrived in 1519, a city which quickly became New Spain’s main port. Today it is Mexico’s second largest port. It is so beautiful that many have referred to this city as Mexico’s “Kauai.” Famous beaches include Villa del Mar and Mocambo. Besides all the beauty and adventure, Veracruz is full of culture. It holds the oldest still-standing Catholic chapel on the American continent. Also, in pre-Hispanic era, it was inhabited by the Totonacs and the Olmecs.
Tentative Fun Activities:
We will be staying at Hotel Villas Palmira y Spa, a beachfront hotel 10 minutes from the city of Veracruz. For more information and photos, please visit their website at www.hotelvillaspalmira.com.
Humanitarian Projects:
Payment Schedule:
Cost: $499 US + airfare to San Diego (meet group by 1pm on August 11th at airport)
Note: There are some great airfare rates to San Diego right now.
Payment Schedule:
Breana Jones
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
breana@ffhe.org
Strengthening families through service, family to family.
Our March, Ensenada, Mexico expedition was a huge success. Watch for pictures and expedition details which we will shortly post on the website.
Veracruz, Mexico - May 4 - 11, 2009
Canceled due to Swine Flu Epidemic in Mexico
Veracruz, Mexico - June 9 - 16, 2009 [ FULL ]
View pictures and information on this expedition.
Read what members are saying about thier experience
Veracruz, Mexico - July 14 - 21, 2009
Expedition Focus: Open to everyone
Veracruz Background:
Music, culture, beaches, adventure…Veracruz has it all! Veracruz has a familiar ring to everyone, without them even realizing it. For example, Veracruz is the home of the international hit “La Bamba,” and where some of the events of “5 de mayo” took place. Located on the east coast of Mexico, running along the Gulf, Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and oldest states. The city of Veracruz was the very first colonial settlement, established by Hernan Cortez when he arrived in 1519, a city which quickly became New Spain’s main port. Today it is Mexico’s second largest port. It is so beautiful that many have referred to this city as Mexico’s “Kauai.” Famous beaches include Villa del Mar and Mocambo. Besides all the beauty and adventure, Veracruz is full of culture. It holds the oldest still-standing Catholic chapel on the American continent. Also, in pre-Hispanic era, it was inhabited by the Totonacs and the Olmecs.
Tentative Fun Activities:
- Whitewater rafting
- Zip-lining
- Veracruz Temple Excursion
- Visit to the Veracruz Museum of Anthropology
- Shopping in Veracruz City
We will be staying at Hotel Villas Palmira y Spa, a beachfront hotel 10 minutes from the city of Veracruz. For more information and photos, please visit their website at www.hotelvillaspalmira.com.
Humanitarian Projects:
- Orphanage
- Senior Citizen Center
- Local Community and Church Families
Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: non-refundable deposit of $500 due on acceptance (for airfare)
- Payment 2: $499 due June 26, 2009
Please contact the expedition leader if you have any questions.
Breana Jones
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
breana@ffhe.org
Tecate, Mexico - August 11 - 18, 2009
Expedition Focus: Open to everyone
Tecate Background
Tecate is a new location for FFHE. We selected Tecate because of the extreme need of the community, small, safe city on the border with the United States and adjacent to Tecate, California. There is a border crossing which is much quieter than nearby Tijuana or Mexicali, making it a more accurate representation of small-town Mexican culture. The city is only 40 miles from San Diego.
Humanitarian Projects
We will be working with families in the Ojo de Agua region. Following are some of the activities that we have planned:
- Work with local families to do light construction
- Cleanup
- Community classes and instruction
- Work on Orphanage
Accommodations
We will be staying as guests at a large milking ranch located in the country outside of the Tecate, Mexico. We will be staying in a humanitarian center on the ranch built specifically for humanitarian groups. The center has a large kitchen and dining area and a private sleeping area above.
Cost: $499 US + airfare to San Diego (meet group by 1pm on August 11th at airport)
Note: There are some great airfare rates to San Diego right now.
Payment Schedule:
- Deposit Payment: Non-refundable $300 payment due on acceptance
- Payment 2: $199 (balance) due by July 15, 2009
- Participant is responsible to purchase their own airfare to San Diego
Breana Jones
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
breana@ffhe.org
Strengthening families through service, family to family.