MEXICO EXPEDITIONS
Veracruz - MAR 2010
Tequisquiapan - MAY 2010
Veracruz - JUN 2010
Tequisquiapan - JUL 2010
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Veracruz, Mexico - March 12-19, 2010 [ FULL ]
Tequisquiapan, Mexico - May 18-25, 2010 [ FULL ]
Focus: UVU Student Service GroupBackground: Located in the south-central part of Mexico, in the state of Querétaro, Tequisquiapan is approximately 2 hours from Mexico City. It is famous primarily for its thermal waters, but also for its beautiful colonial architecture and streets, and its production of wine and cheese. The three-day festival of cheese and wine is held in the vineyards of the area during the first weeks of May in the central plaza. Before the Spanish conquistadors arrived and introduced cheese and wine to the area in the 1500s, Tequisquiapan was inhabited by the Nahua and Chichimeca people and referred to as “Tequesquiatlapan,” meaning “river with carbonated water.”
Its location in the heart of Mexico provides an ideal climate year-round with warm, sunny days and cool nights. The average temperature year-round is in the mid 60s, and rarely goes below 50F.
Accommodations: We will be staying with families from the community, and work side by side with them on various projects. In general these will be homes of people that are somewhat better off then those that we will be helping. The accommodations will be comfortable but in no way luxurious. There will usually be indoor plumbing, although most commonly cold showers.
Humanitarian Projects:
- Community Learning Center- we have partnered with the local government to begin the construction of a community learning center for the people of Tequisquiapan.
- Local constructions projects for community and church families (bathrooms and cement floors)
- Teaching workshops (English and medical-oriented)
This includes accommodations at a family’s home, project materials, local transportation, and two meals per day (participants will need to provide own meals on travel days).
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation from their location of departure to the expedition location, unless prior arrangements are made, which will then increase the total cost of the expedition to include airfare.
Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: non-refundable $100 deposit due on acceptance, no later than
Mar. 5, 2010 - Payment 2: $450 due APRIL 2, 2010
Breana Jones
breana@ffhe.org
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
Veracruz, Mexico - June 8-15, 2010
Focus: Medical/dental group -- others welcomeBackground: Located on the east coast of Mexico, running along the Gulf, Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and oldest states. 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. 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.
But time slows down and even stops in Veracruz. You can listen to waves crashing on beautiful, undiscovered beaches, or spend the evening at the danzón in town square, watching young and old dance to the traditional music of Veracruz in their traditional dress. It’s not about time here, it’s about people.
Veracruz, the state that smiles- is not only a common phrase on signs everywhere, but a phrase we live each day as we leave the tourist scene, and go into the homes and organizations where the need is the greatest: smiles on the children of the orphanage as we play games with them, smiles on those who lovingly provide our daily lunch, smiles on the families as we pour in their cement floor, smiles on those same families as they provide us with small tokens to express their gratitude…but most importantly, smiles on everyone as we all come together through service. Veracruz truly is the state that smiles!
Accommodations: We will be staying with the DIF, a government-sponsored health agency focused on the development of the family, in Veracruz, Veracruz and working side by side with them on various projects.
Humanitarian Projects:
- Teaching medical workshops
- Local constructions projects for community and church families (bathrooms and cement floors)
- Medical/dental projects partnered with local government
This includes accommodations the DIF, project materials, local transportation, and two meals per day (participants will need to provide own meals on travel days).
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation from their location of departure to the expedition location, unless prior arrangements are made, which will then increase the total cost of the expedition to include airfare.
Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: non-refundable $100 deposit due on acceptance, no later than
Mar. 31, 2010 - Payment 2: $450 due APRIL 30, 2010
If you have any questions or concerns, contact:
Breana Jones
breana@ffhe.org
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
Tequisquiapan, Mexico - July 13-20, 2010
Focus: EveryoneBackground: Located in the south-central part of Mexico, in the state of Querétaro, Tequisquiapan is approximately 2 hours from Mexico City. It is famous primarily for its thermal waters, but also for its beautiful colonial architecture and streets, and its production of wine and cheese. The three-day festival of cheese and wine is held in the vineyards of the area during the first weeks of May in the central plaza. Before the Spanish conquistadors arrived and introduced cheese and wine to the area in the 1500s, Tequisquiapan was inhabited by the Nahua and Chichimeca people and referred to as “Tequesquiatlapan,” meaning “river with carbonated water.”
Its location in the heart of Mexico provides an ideal climate year-round with warm, sunny days and cool nights. The average temperature year-round is in the mid 60s, and rarely goes below 50F.
Accommodations: We will be staying with families from the community, and work side by side with them on various projects. In general these will be homes of people that are somewhat better off then those that we will be helping. The accommodations will be comfortable but in no way luxurious. There will usually be indoor plumbing, although most commonly cold showers.
Humanitarian Projects:
- Community Learning Center- we have partnered with the local government for the construction of a community learning center for the people of Tequisquiapan. We will complete the construction of this edifice
- Local constructions projects for community and church families (bathrooms and cement floors)
- Teaching workshops (English and medical-oriented)
This includes accommodations at a family’s home, project materials, local transportation, and two meals per day (participants will need to provide own meals on travel days).
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation from their location of departure to the expedition location, unless prior arrangements are made, which will then increase the total cost of the expedition to include airfare.
Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: non-refundable $100 deposit due on acceptance, no later than Apr. 30, 2010.
- Payment 2: $450 due MAY 31, 2010.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact:
Breana Jones
breana@ffhe.org
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
Veracruz, Mexico - August 10-17, 2010
Focus: EveryoneBackground: Located on the east coast of Mexico, running along the Gulf, Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and oldest states. 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. 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.
But time slows down and even stops in Veracruz. You can listen to waves crashing on beautiful, undiscovered beaches, or spend the evening at the danzón in town square, watching young and old dance to the traditional music of Veracruz in their traditional dress. It’s not about time here, it’s about people.
Veracruz, the state that smiles- is not only a common phrase on signs everywhere, but a phrase we live each day as we leave the tourist scene, and go into the homes and organizations where the need is the greatest: smiles on the children of the orphanage as we play games with them, smiles on those who lovingly provide our daily lunch, smiles on the families as we pour in their cement floor, smiles on those same families as they provide us with small tokens to express their gratitude…but most importantly, smiles on everyone as we all come together through service. Veracruz truly is the state that smiles!
Accommodations: We will be staying with families from the community, and work side by side with them on various projects. In general these will be homes of people that are somewhat better off then those that we will be helping. The accommodations will be comfortable but in no way luxurious. There will usually be indoor plumbing, although most commonly cold showers.
Humanitarian Projects:
- Teaching self-improvement workshops
- Local constructions projects for community and church families (bathrooms and cement floors)
This includes accommodations at a family’s home, project materials, local transportation, and two meals per day (participants will need to provide own meals on travel days).
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation from their location of departure to the expedition location, unless prior arrangements are made, which will then increase the total cost of the expedition to include airfare.
Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: non-refundable $100 deposit due on acceptance, no later than May 4, 2010
- Payment 2: $450 due JUNE 5, 2010
If you have any questions or concerns, contact:
Breana Jones
breana@ffhe.org
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
Veracruz, Mexico - October 12-19, 2010
Focus: EveryoneBackground: Located on the east coast of Mexico, running along the Gulf, Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and oldest states. 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. 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.
But time slows down and even stops in Veracruz. You can listen to waves crashing on beautiful, undiscovered beaches, or spend the evening at the danzón in town square, watching young and old dance to the traditional music of Veracruz in their traditional dress. It’s not about time here, it’s about people.
Veracruz, the state that smiles- is not only a common phrase on signs everywhere, but a phrase we live each day as we leave the tourist scene, and go into the homes and organizations where the need is the greatest: smiles on the children of the orphanage as we play games with them, smiles on those who lovingly provide our daily lunch, smiles on the families as we pour in their cement floor, smiles on those same families as they provide us with small tokens to express their gratitude…but most importantly, smiles on everyone as we all come together through service. Veracruz truly is the state that smiles!
Accommodations: We will be staying with the DIF, a government-sponsored health agency focused on the development of the family, in Veracruz, Veracruz and working side by side with them on various projects.
Humanitarian Projects:
- Teaching self-improvement workshops
- Local constructions projects for community and church families (bathrooms and cement floors)
This includes accommodations at the DIF, project materials, local transportation, and two meals per day (participants will need to provide own meals on travel days).
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation from their location of departure to the expedition location, unless prior arrangements are made, which will then increase the total cost of the expedition to include airfare.
Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: non-refundable $100 deposit due on acceptance, no later than July 3, 2010
- Payment 2: $450 due AUGUST 3, 2010
If you have any questions or concerns, contact:
Breana Jones
breana@ffhe.org
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
Veracruz, Mexico - November 22-29, 2010
Focus: Thanksgiving SpecialBackground: Located on the east coast of Mexico, running along the Gulf, Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and oldest states. 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. 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.
But time slows down and even stops in Veracruz. You can listen to waves crashing on beautiful, undiscovered beaches, or spend the evening at the danzón in town square, watching young and old dance to the traditional music of Veracruz in their traditional dress. It’s not about time here, it’s about people.
Veracruz, the state that smiles- is not only a common phrase on signs everywhere, but a phrase we live each day as we leave the tourist scene, and go into the homes and organizations where the need is the greatest: smiles on the children of the orphanage as we play games with them, smiles on those who lovingly provide our daily lunch, smiles on the families as we pour in their cement floor, smiles on those same families as they provide us with small tokens to express their gratitude…but most importantly, smiles on everyone as we all come together through service. Veracruz truly is the state that smiles!
Accommodations: We will be staying with families from the community, and work side by side with them on various projects. In general these will be homes of people that are somewhat better off then those that we will be helping. The accommodations will be comfortable but in no way luxurious. There will usually be indoor plumbing, although most commonly cold showers.
Humanitarian Projects:
- Teaching self-improvement workshops
- Local constructions projects for community and church families (bathrooms and cement floors)
This includes accommodations at a family’s home, project materials, local transportation, and two meals per day (participants will need to provide own meals on travel days).
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation from their location of departure to the expedition location, unless prior arrangements are made, which will then increase the total cost of the expedition to include airfare.
Payment Schedule:
- Payment 1: non-refundable $100 deposit due on acceptance, no later than July 3, 2010
- Payment 2: $450 due OCTOBER 9, 2010
If you have any questions or concerns, contact:
Breana Jones
breana@ffhe.org
FFHE Expedition Coordinator
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