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Teaching English at the Edge of the Tourist Economy along the Mayan Riviera

Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Service: Support English as a Foreign Language Tutoring
Housing: Hotels and Homestays
Travel Highlights: Program includes opportunity to visit Mayan sites, experience beautiful Caribbean beaches, and swim in Cenotes (freshwater caves on the Yucatan Peninsula)

Program Description:

You’ll experience the Caribbean Coastal Community of Puerto Morelos, where Amizade has worked with volunteers and community organizations for the past several years. In Puerto Morelos, you’ll have opportunities to visit regional Mayan sites and learn about the intersection of mega-tourism with local communities. You’ll also visit the original site for harvesting gum for chicle production, have opportunities to swim in Cenotes, and appreciate the Caribbean Sea. Most importantly, in this beautiful and inviting location, you’ll have opportunities to support young people’s efforts to improve their English language skills.

Program Fee: October 1 – 8, 2010: $909

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Program Fee Includes:
Contribution to local service effort
Accommodations
Three meals per day
Local Transportation during program
Multiple educational, cultural and service activities
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Continuous support from local site director

Additional Program Related Expenses:
Airfare to Cancun, as well as other travel related expenses
Supplemental meals or snacks
Personal spending money