Travel with Meaning to Mexico

Join United Planet Team, Board and International Partners on a United Planet Quest to Mexico! You will have the chance to:

  • Discover authentic Mexican culture
  • Build relationships with local people
  • Make a positive difference through volunteering & supporting local and indigenous businesses and nonprofits

United Planet is happy to host a group travel and volunteer Quest as Global Citizen Leaders to Mexico. Together, we will promote positive cross-cultural relationships, discover rich traditions and nature, and empower communities! Join this once-in-a-lifetime, unique opportunity to have fun, explore, and make a positive difference, by traveling to Mexico.

Dates: October 28th– November 2nd 2022. (6 days, Arrival and departures from Mexico City)

day of the dead united planet crystal hefner mexico city
Immerse in culture and celebrate the Day of the Dead with the locals!
Cuetzalan Mexico Crystal Hefner
Explore Cuetzalan!
crystal hefner to mexico with united planet temazcal steam bath
Get some relaxation and sweat it out by experiencing a Mexican Temazcal steam bath.

Travel Information

Itinerary Highlights:

  • Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico City!
  • Volunteering in Xochimilco
  • Nature Hikes to Beautiful Waterfall in Cuetzalan
  • Temazcal Steam Bath
  • Visit Museo Casa Azul (the Home of Frida Kahlo)
  • Learning About Indigenous Arts & Customs
  • Experience a Mexican Coffee Route
  • And more…

Add-On Options:

  • Visits to Ancient Pyramids
Ariel view of Teotihuacan, México
You’ll get a tour in Teotihuacan, the ancient and main Aztec city!
La escondida park mexico
Adventure awaits you at the La Escondida park where you can zip-line or abseil.

Quest Fees and Details

2,730

Included in Your Quest Fee

  • 3 Nights in Mexico City Hotel
  • 2 Nights in Traditional Guesthouse in Cuetzalan
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Excursions
  • Cultural Visits
  • Volunteering
  • Travel Insurance
  • Local Transportation
Not Included
  • Optional Adventure Activities in La Escondida
  • Pre-departure Trip Cancellation Insurance (Required)
  • Optional Pyramid visit on final day

Health and Safety

All travelers will be required to provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 3 days of travel. A negative PCR or antigen COVID-19 test will be required to reenter the United States. All travelers must adhere to all safety protocols during travel, including social distancing, mask-wearing, hand-washing, etc. United Planet provides emergency travel and medical insurance for all volunteers. All Mexico staff members participate in extensive health and safety training and are available 24/7 during the program. We register all of our volunteers with the US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). We recommend booking a doctor’s appointment or visiting a travel health clinic before the trip to update any needed vaccinations.

Transportation and Flights

Due to varying airline prices, United Planet does not arrange or cover the cost of flights to and from Mexico. You will need to arrive and depart Mexico City International Airport (MEX) on the listed program dates. Arrival before 6 pm preferred and Departure after 10 am. All ground transportation to and from the airport in Mexico as well as daily activities will be provided unless outside of the preferred times listed above. If you arrive before or depart after the listed program dates, you are responsible for making any needed lodging and transportation reservations.

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