NGO Miahuatlán de Porfirio Diaz, Mexico

4.5
28 reviews28

Help us in our agave farm while learning about Mezcal and Oaxaca.

Top Host
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Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
20 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers
18 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

28h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

US$ 18

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

Volunteers contribute 300 pesos (around 18 usd) per week for the extras our project provide, such as: - 1 hr Spanish class and transportation to the place. - 1 hr Dancing class on thursdays. - 1 cooking class every 2 weeks. - Ingredients for 3 dinners per week (our helping weeks are 4 days a week. - Improved internet.

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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Pubs
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Let's help mezcal to stay artisanal and organic!! Our project mainly provide help to Agave and Mezcal producers so we can continue the traditional way of making it, handmade. You will collaborate in a great environment with more volunteers and local friends and farmers while learning all about our local species and craft production process!! We have early morning farm days, house repair days as well as community help and cultural exchanges. =

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
  • Between 18 and 40 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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28 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

NGO

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 20 Meeting locals
  • 18 Meeting international travelers
  • 17 Immersing in the local culture
  • 16 Practicing Spanish
  • 15 Get in touch with nature
  • 15 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 2 5. Gender equality
  • 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Germany

5

I enjoyed the time that I spent with Jorge and the other volunteers in Miahuatlán. The work at the farm is hard, even harder than expected🙈, but we had a good compromise between farm days and social work with the community 🤗 Jorge is a great host and a great person. He made us fell at home. My recommendation is that you learn Spanish before coming. Here is the perfect opportunity to practice it! This would be great for you to interact with the local people. It will make tour experience even better! 😁

10 days ago

Italy

5

My girlfriend and I stayed for 4 weeks with the project, and I think it was the choice that I had ever made. We got to know so much from Jorge, and we are really grateful to be part of these big families. If you have the opportunity to do it , then do it because it is truly amazing. Jorge is a man with a big heart ❤️ and you will laugh and have a great time.

10 days ago

Italy

5

Fantastic adventure. If you want to enjoy the real Mexican life this is for you. You can meet a lot of local people maybe becoming also good friends. You are gonna learn a lot about their culture and sip after sip about the organization. Jorge (the host) is really friendly and nice, with a particular attention at the social impact of his activities. The work will be very tough, but after that you will be proud of you.

12 days ago


Jorge replied

Thanks Stefano! Good luck with travels and plans!

Australia

5

Loved my experience in Miahuatlan with the organization! Learnt about local life, culture and of course the organization. I truly felt like a part of a family and loved being thrown in the deep end with the local life. Farm days are tough but intrinsically rewarding in the bigger picture because you know you're supporting sustainability of the local region (plus it's not so bad when you're in a team). Made so many memories that I will cherish forever 🥹 Plus Negroni is the most cutest and silliest dog you'll ever fall in love with! Will definitely be coming back again! Gracias para todo Jorge!

about 1 month ago


Jorge replied

Gracias a ti Pam! It was our pleasure to meet and collaborate with you!

Italy

5

The experience with the organization was amazing, I had a lot of fun and learned so much about agave and the organization. I was able to help during all the steps of the production of the organization and it was super interesting, Jorge is really passionate about it and will answer all your questions. Thanks for the nice memories in Miahuatlán!

about 2 months ago


Jorge replied

Thanks Ale! Hope to see you again!

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