Mexico Program Details Page

Accommodation and Food

You will be staying with a local family in Mexico or at your project site and receiving 3 meals per day. The families are always very friendly and excited to teach you about the culture of Mexico! You will receive more details about your housing situation prior to departure.

Insurance, Health and Safety

United Planet provides emergency medical insurance for all of its Short-term Quest volunteers. You receive insurance brochure by mail prior to departure, and also the emergency number to call if you are treated for any medical issues. Insurance also covers baggage loss up to $500 and trip interruption due to extraordinary circumstances.* Upon sign up you will also receive a full guide to health and safety in your country. We recommend booking a doctor’s appointment a few months out to update your vaccinations, etc. or visiting a travel health clinic. Your doctor can recommend the appropriate vaccinations and travel medicine. Please see the Health and Safety page for more information.

Transportation and Flights

Arrive in Mexico City International Airport one day before the start of the program.
Upon your arrival at Mexico City International Airport, you will be met and greeted at the airport by a representative from our Mexican partner. You will then be brought to your accommodations where you can settle down for a good rest before the start of activities on the next day. One day orientation is included.

Program Fee

	2 Wks	3 Wks	4 Wks	5 Wks	6 Wks	7 Wks	8 Wks	9 Wks	10 Wks	11 Wks	12 Wks
Price	945	1145	1345	1545	1745	1945	2145	2345	2545	2745	2945

What’s Included:

Extensive pre-departure information
Insurance, including international emergency medical and evacuation coverage
Airport pick-up
One day orientation to local culture and program
Food and Lodging in the country
On-going support from local staff and United Planet headquarters
Lifetime access to United Planet’s programs and alumni offerings

What’s Not Included:

International airfare, domestic airfare
Any relevant visa charges
Necessary or desired vaccinations
Local transportation between homestay and volunteer project (no more than $2 per day)
Language Classes, Activities, Excursions
Airport Transfer at end of program

Discounts and Special Family Rates

Special Family Rates:
1st parent: Full Quest fee
2nd parent: 10% off of 1 full Quest fee
Children under 12: 50% off the full Quest fee
Children 12 and up: 10% off the full Quest fee

Discounts:
Couples: receive 10% off of 1 full Quest fee
Referrals: Introduce someone who signs up for a Quest program and you will receive a 10% discount!

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Optional Spanish Language Immersion Course (4 - 16 weeks)

Volunteers staying 4 weeks or longer in Mexico can choose to add 15 hours of Spanish language classes per week to the first 2 weeks of their Quest! Volunteers who choose this option will volunteer at their project in the mornings, then take 3 hours of Spanish classes in the afternoons. After these first 2 weeks, volunteers will work full days at their project for the remaining weeks.

Add $175 to the program fee listed above for the length of time you will stay. You may do more than 2 weeks language immersion if you are staying for a longer period of time in Mexico.

Why Pay to Volunteer

Learn how your program fee is spent.

Still have Questions?

Please call one of our friendly Quest Coordinators at 1-800.292.2316 or Request Info here!