Explore Mayan Central America

  Guatemala

• Other Cities in Guatemala: 
Antigua

  Mexico

• Other Cities in Mexico: 
Rural Areas
• Yucatan Peninsula: 
Cancun,  Tulum

Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates.

Description: Global Vision International have combined two of their most exciting programs in Mayan lands so you can experience both the Mayan lands of Mexico's Yucutan peninsula and the volcanoes and mountain lakes of Antigua, Guatemala. This program runs for 11 weeks and allows you to combine two very different programs in Mexico and Guatemala. Join an expedition on the Caribbean coast where you will learn to survey dive on a research project, and then visit Guatemala where you will participate in established educational projects focused on teaching indigenous children. This Explorer package allows you to immerse yourself in both these magical countries whilst giving something back to the local communities.

How this program makes a difference:

The data GVI obtains on the Mexico research project provides an invaluable baseline to assess the health of reefs found in a pristine location. This data is now being used by to promote the management of the reserves' resources in a more sustainable manner. As a result of GVI's work, a variety of changes have been implemented in the area, including educating local fishermen, increasing development controls and creating signs to educate visitors about the fragile ecosystem.

In Guatemala a substantial part of your fee goes towards the day-to-day running costs of the projects, which includes rent, electricity, local salaries, fruit and other food for the children, educational materials for classes, monthly birthday and other celebrations, painting and maintenance. GVI currently pays for over 400 children to attend school. Included in your fee is one scholarship per child, per year.

Highlights:
- Live and work on a remote jungle base
- See incredible wildlife
- White-sand beach and turquoise Caribbean sea
- Learn about the reef
- Learn to identify fish and coral
- Participate in monitoring dives
- Join sea and cenote fun-dives
- Live with a host family
- Learn Spanish
- Teach indigenous children
- Adventure weekend at Lake Atitlan

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: From USD 4,510 for 11 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998