Adventure/Eco Travel Internship

  Mexico

• Pacific Coast: 
Mazatlan

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: on going

Description: Intern will be responsible for hosting guests at our bed and breakfast and making sure that they are comfortable and taking guests on adventures in the area, and help develop our eco/tourism program. This internship involves learning all of the local adventure opportunities in the beautiful Federal Environment Protection Zone of the Meseta de Cacaxtla. Intern will be taking people on adventures in the area including hiking, biking and kayaking. Intern will also gain a working knowledge of the flora and fauna of the area, especially the local and migratory bird species inhabiting the extensive estuaries and wet lands in the area. This internship is 40 hours per week, including some cleaning and maintenance of the facility and grounds, when there are no guests present. Room and board are provided.

Highlights: This is a perfect opportunity for someone that wishes to improve their Spanish while immersed in rural Mexican culture. If you love to surf, fish, kayak and swim in warm topical water, this is the place for you!

Qualifications: Applicant must have a working knowledge of both English and Spanish and be physically fit, and be able to make a three month commitment. Candidates must be patient, outgoing, love showing people new adventures, be good swimmer and have some experience using a sea kayak and a mountain bike. Candidate must be self motivated and trustworthy.

*Note: La Rosa is located one hour north of Mazatlan, Mexico in an isolated area. Thus, all contact with applicants need to be through the internet or via cell phone.

Cost in US$: Airfare to Mazatlan, Mexico and Insurance

Salary / Pay: Room and board

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Mexico Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

La Rosa de Las Barras's Mission Statement: La Rosa is a unique beach front eco-lodge where visitors can experience the adventure of eco-tourism in a rural Mexican fishing village.

Year Founded: 2005