 Agroturism around Jalapa, Veracruz Thumbnail description: It's hard to imagine a more "deep immersion" experience in heartland Mexican culture than this program offered by host Carlos J. Camacho. Though Sr. Camacho's English is only "about half," his vast body of knowledge of his local culture, traditions, history, and plants and animals affords the visitor an insight into the Mexican manner of being that few outsiders ever exprience. During this proposed five-day experience you will learn about such different things as coffee production, the traditional manufacturing of tile, local mountainside ecology, local foods and their preparation, how the local campesinos organize themselves, what local schools are like, and many other things, depending upon the time of year and the visitor's special interests.
Thumbnail description: In this part of the world with incredible biological diversity the greatest danger to isolated reserves is encroachment by local farmers and hunters who need to eat, and do not produce enough food on their own small plots. Therefore we support the efforts of EarthFoot hosts Luisa Paré & Rubén Cruz working with their local Sociedad de Solidaridad Social Cielo, Tierra y Selva (The Sky, Land and Forest Solidarity Society) to help area residents have a stake in the ecological survival of Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve. When you visit this community and biosphere Reserve, and leave a little money after paying modestly for campsite or boarding and local food, you become a fighter against environmental disaster in this sensitive part of the world.
Thumbnail description: Unlike our other programs, this project offers what could be called packaged tours on specific dates. However, EarthFoot so fervently supports this effort that we wish to list it, with our blessings. Not only can the visitor learn all about the endangered Cloud Forest ecosystem, but also there are options for engaging in "agroecology" educational efforts with the local community, enjoying produce from a totally organic farming operation, and rubbing shoulders with some very dedicated local activists. To learn more, just click on the "Get Info" button above, and note the "English Version" option.
Descripción breve: Al visitar Las Cañadas es posible admirar y entender la cultura y la historia natural de la región además de crear un beneficio para los pobladores locales. Dos fines de semana de cada mes recibimos ecoturistas en grupos muy pequeños, lo que garantiza una excelente calidad en la experiencia de los visitantes, y por otro lado nos permite mantener un bajo nivel de impacto en nuestro ecosistema, del cual vivimos. Contamos con ecoalojamiento, un listado de al menos 212 aves, recorridos guiados por el área agroecológica y por el sendero de interpretación de 1.5 Km. a lo largo del bosque de niebla, temazcal, bicicletas de montaña, taller de alfarería, taller de elaboración de yogurt y queso, una pequeña granja de mariposas, visita a la ordeña, biblioteca, caminatas y muchos bellos lugares para descansar. Para visitar el sitio de Internet de Las Cañadas, puede hacer click sobre "GET INFO." También hay más información en español aquí. |