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Campamento Tortuguero Mayto
Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco (Mexico)
Volunteering Program
Summer 2026
Participate in sea turtle protection and conservation efforts, such as night patrols and hatchling releases, with a minimum stay of one week at the Mayto Turtle Camp. Learn about the Mayto Environmental Education Center's sub-projects, such as composting, organic gardens, mangrove reforestation, and more. Enjoy hiking in the region, snorkeling at nearby beaches, an open-sea excursion, and breathtaking sunsets!
You can participate during the summer program (June-August).
AVAILABLE DATES
Week 01: June 15 - 22
Week 02: June 22 - 29
Week 03: [Not available, TO BE CONFIRMED]
Week 04: July 6 - 13
Week 05: July 13 - 20
Week 06: July 20-27
Week 07: July 27 - August
Week 08: August 3 - 10
Week 09: August 10 -17
Week 10: August 17 - 24
*Call for applications open to individuals aged 18 and over.
**Participation includes a full one-week stay.
***Limited spots available.
Activities to do during your stay:
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Workshops on sea turtle biology and conservation
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Night patrols for nest collection
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Monitoring of the incubation hatchery
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Release of hatchlings
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Hiking activities on nearby beaches, including the Cabo Corrientes lighthouse
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Open-ocean excursion for observation of sea turtles and local marine wildlife
Cost of $200 USD per week (per participant).
The program is intended for young people of legal age (+18) with the availability to participate for one week.
Inscription
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Registration form
Download and complete the Registration Form. Once finished, send it to ecomayto@hotmail.com .
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Section payment
An advance payment of $1,000MX (one thousand Mexican pesos) must be made by bank deposit or electronic transfer at least two weeks prior to participation in the program.
*The rest of the payment must be covered only in cash upon the volunteer's arrival at the Camp facilities.
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Transportation to Mayto
Mobility from your city of origin to the Camp depends on each volunteer.
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Cancellation policy
If you are unable to participate in the Volunteering once the advance payment has been made: 1) we will try to reschedule your participation in another available week, or 2) you can recommend someone you know to take your place.
If this is the case, please notify us at least a week in advance to make the change valid.
* This initial payment is intended to equip the camp prior to your arrival, so
We cannot make a refund.
*The rest of the payment must be covered only in cash upon the volunteer's arrival at the Camp facilities.
What includes?
Complete weekly meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner daily)*
* A dinner is held in the town in favor of the local economy
Night patrol on ATV and/or walking to collect nests
Workshops and training on sea turtle conservation
Release of hatchlings into the sea
Full use of facilities and services in the Camp (kitchen, bathrooms, showers, dining room, camping and rest areas, sports areas, etc.)
Exit to the open sea to observe marine fauna
Visit to the Cabo Corrientes Lighthouse (Corrales beach) for hiking, snorkeling and observation of local flora and fauna**
**Access to this beach is limited to the passage of a river so the visit can be
suspended and another alternative activity will be carried out.
Recreational trips to beaches in the region (Tehuamixtle beach)
Local transportation (excursions to neighboring beaches or points of interest in the region)
Official Camp T-shirt
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