Ecological Reserve Zitacuaro, Mexico

4.5
(79 reviews)79

Experience country living in the heart of nature

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
52 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
43 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

4h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Trout farming, bullfrogs, and beekeeping, in the middle of a protected natural area

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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79 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Ecological Reserve

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 52 Get in touch with nature
  • 43 Meeting locals
  • 39 Developing environmental awareness
  • 36 Immersing in the local culture
  • 34 Learning about sustainability
  • 18 Meeting international travelers
Nicholas

United States

5

I got what I came for, and I feel as though I contributed what was expected of me. I was not looking for a typical vacation. I wanted to go to a foreign country, speak the language, live like locals, eat local food, practice farming a bit, travel, and meet new people. Although it would have been fun to travel more while I was there that is not the reason why I chose to work here. Coming from America the conditions were not what I was used to, but that is what made the experience so valuable for me. It was a bit of a reset. The work is about three hours a day on average and not too hard.

17 days ago

Will

United Kingdom

5

Had an amazing first volunteering experience was nice to be surrounded by nature and learning about a different kind of environment. Fabian and Belen were brilliant ! They were understanding of my beginner Spanish and I was able to practice and improve my understanding with my stay here. Their hospitality was perfect , was a nice insight on local life and cuisine , perfect cultural immersion . Also very grateful for Manuel and Citlali for the opportunity to see the Butterfly migration unique to michoacan it really was unique . What an experience this has been , something I will never forget!

8 months ago

Ellie

United States

4

I spent a week with Fabian & Belen on their granja de truchas. The work varied each day - raking leaves, painting, cleaning house, sorting fish eggs, cleaning ponds. Belen cooked us two tasty meals around 11a and 4p each day; both she and Fabian were kind and patient with my intermediate Spanish. I was hoping for more cultural exchange, but the actual hosts have their own life to live and the WP hosts (Nemi & Manuel) are off-site. Don't expect an orientation and bring warm clothes and ready-to-eat food as the kitchen is very minimal. I struggled a bit, but happy to hear others have enjoyed!

8 months ago

Vinicios

Brazil

5

This was my first experience with Worldpackers, and it couldn't have been better! Intense immersion in lush nature and a relaxed work routine that mainly involved feeding the trout and cleaning the tanks. Beyond that connection with the environment, I was able to dive into Mexican culture through Fabián and Belén's family, who prepared delicious meals and showed exceptional hospitality. I am immensely grateful to Manuel and his family for this amazing project and for opening their doors so volunteers can gain a close understanding of the importance of nature.

over 1 year ago

Giulia

Italy

5

Manuel and his family manage various trout farms so most of the time will be spent with the family working on the farm. I had a great experience with Ariz and Alex taking care of the trout farm and the garden. Knowing Spanish helped a lot in my case. I would definitely come back!

over 1 year ago

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Hosted by Citlali

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