TRAVELING TO PROGRAM

We're excited to have you joining us on our program in Mexico.

Volunteers are responsible for getting to and from the program on their own. Please be sure to factor in costs when planning your journey. You will find more information about how to travel to the program by reading the information on this page. 

For security reasons, we do not disclose the exact location of our base on this website. However, once you’ve applied and have been accepted, you’ll receive a detailed step-by-step guide on everything you need to know to plan your journey. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! 

While planning your journey please make sure you familiarize yourself with visa and entry requirements. As visa regulations vary depending on nationality, and are subject to frequent change, All Hands and Hearts can not offer guidance. We strongly recommend speaking with your local embassy or looking at your government's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information. 

Please, take the time to familiarize yourself with any medical or vaccination requirements, such as for COVID-19 and other restrictions in your destination country and other countries you may travel to before or after your time on the program as these could be different to the All Hands and Hearts requirement.

Please read our full COVID advice document to learn more about our safety measures, and guidance for staying safe while traveling to the program. You can read more about our safety measures on the Health, Safety and Security page.

Our Volunteer Relations Managers will be processing your application and providing all the information you need to prepare for program. These managers work remotely and can be contacted via the program email account: mexicoearthquakeprogram@allhandsandhearts.org, or by scheduling a call with Google Meet.; please find their Calendar here.

Prior (7-10 days) to your arrival, the Volunteer Relations Coordinator for your program will be reaching out to answer any questions and provide any last minute support. Please be sure to download Whatsapp on your phone as this is not only the primary means of communication prior to program, it is also the primary source of communication while on program.

We recommend you fly into Benito Juárez International Airport.

The airport is approximately a 5-hour trip by bus due to route transfers and traffic. 

Arrival details: You will be entering via CDMX airport. Once you arrive, take a bus to Puebla, and then transfer to another bus that is heading to San Nicolas Buenos Aires. 

We welcome new arrivals only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays before 6:00 p.m. We do not accept arrivals after that time or on any other day of the week. If you arrive in Mexico City the day before your arrival day, you may need to spend the night in a hostel, hotel, or Airbnb.

Once your volunteer application has been accepted, we will share the exact location and address with you.  Join our Mexico group on the Alumni Network to connect and coordinate your travels with other volunteers before your arrival.