Join the Jungle Resilience Project: A Call to Visionaries, Innovators in Tulum, Mexico

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Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome : A Jungle Hub for Visionaries

    Located in the heart of Macario Gómez, This is a creative space for nomads, professionals, entrepreneurs, and artists who find inspiration in nature.
    Founded by Cristobal, artist and self-taught architect,This is a hands-on environment for collaboration, innovation, and sustainable living.



    Our Vision

    We’re creating a place where creativity, sustainability, and resilience come together.
    Through the Tulum Jungle Resilience Project, we’re working toward a self-sufficient ecosystem built on community, learning, and collaboration—beyond conventional tourism.



    Our Principles
    • Nature: Live in rhythm with the jungle.
    • Art: Create, explore, and express freely.
    • Community: Connect through food, music, and shared projects.
    • Innovation: Experiment with Bitcoin, barter, and alternative economies.
    • Sustainability: Build ventures that respect the Earth.



    Current Projects

    With just two studios available, we welcome volunteers and collaborators to help shape these initiatives:
    1. Fashion Studio Pop-Up – Slow-made, sustainable beachwear.
    2. Ceramic Kiln Studio – Hands-on artistic exploration.
    3. Mushroom Grow Lab – Gourmet and medicinal cultivation.
    4. Performance Dinners – Blending art, food, and music.
    5. Tech & Trade Projects – Exploring decentralized and barter-based systems.



    How to Get Involved
    • Book a Studio: Limited spaces for creative work or collaboration.
    • Join an Event: Workshops, dinners, and local experiences.
    • Schedule a Tour: Visit and learn about our projects.



    Be Part of the Movement

    It runs on a donation-based model, keeping it inclusive and community-driven.
    Whether you come to help, learn, or create, you’ll find a space that values real contribution, connection, and shared purpose.

    Let’s grow something meaningful together in the jungle.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Unleashing latent capacity, individually and collectively, infuses everything that we do. With a playful spirit and fierce intellectual honesty, we pursue greater adventures of consciousness.

  • Help

    Help

    You’re invited to contribute to a variety of activities based on your skills and interests, including:
    • Gardening: Landscaping and permaculture.
    • Housekeeping: Maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
    • Mantainence: Assisting with sustainable building projects.
    • Web & Design: Supporting our digital presence.
    • Guest Reception: Welcoming visitors and creating a warm experience.
    • Management: Helping organize and optimize projects.

    We support an entrepreneurial mindset and encourage participants to develop projects that are both meaningful and sustainable. Our co-working spaces provide tools, resources, and an inspiring environment for creative and practical collaboration. Whether you’re exploring a small idea or refining a larger venture, this is a place where projects can grow into tangible outcomes locally and globally.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Travelers will enjoy a well-lit private bedroom with kitchenette, and an en-suite bathroom, offering comfort and privacy amidst the jungle setting.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Location & Access

    It is located at km 19.2 on the Tulum-Cobá highway, 1 km before the town of Macario Gómez, a small community rich in Mayan culture and local crafts. The area is a gateway to cenotes, lagoons, and archaeological sites, offering opportunities for both cultural immersion and jungle exploration.

    Getting Here:
    • By car: 20 minutes from Tulum, with on-site parking.
    • Public transport: Colectivos run along the Tulum-Cobá route; ask to be dropped near Macario Gómez.
    • Taxi: Direct from Tulum or nearby towns.
    • From Cancun/Playa del Carmen: Bus or shuttle to Tulum, then colectivo or taxi.

    Getting Around:
    • On foot for short walks on-site.
    • Bicycles for nearby cenotes and the town.
    • Colectivos and taxis for local trips.
    • Rent a car for excursions to Cobá, Valladolid, or Tulum beaches.

    Nearby Attractions:
    • Macario Gómez: Local Mayan crafts and markets.
    • Cenotes: Ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
    • Cobá Ruins: 20 minutes away, featuring one of the tallest pyramids in Yucatán.
    • Tulum Beaches: 30 minutes away.
    • Valladolid: About an hour’s drive, rich in colonial history and culture.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Starlink 200mb

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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