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I am Ricardo, the owner and host of the house, which is located on one hectare in the heart of the Maya Jungle. We have 2 cenotes that require constant maintenance, including removing leaves and trimming trees and other vegetation to prevent water contamination. Additionally, we uphold the principles of sustainability.
Ruta de los Cenotes, Quintana Roo, Mexico is a scenic eco-route that stretches from Puerto Morelos toward the heart of the Yucatán jungle, offering a unique blend of nature, adventure, and Mayan heritage.
Lined with lush tropical forest, the route is famous for its crystal-clear cenotes—natural freshwater sinkholes formed over thousands of years—where visitors can swim, snorkel, dive, or simply relax in a serene setting.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Interests
Languages
Gardening
Events & social
Farming
Self development
Sustainability
Art & design
Plant care
Beach
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will provide ingredients and a basic pantry so that the Workawayers can cook their own meals.
The beaches are close by but not within walking distance; you can get to Puerto Morelos port by car in about 15 minutes.
The Workaway will learn how to kayak in a Mayan canoe, dance salsa, and get to know the different types of cenotes.
I will introduce them to the local community so they can interact and learn about the culture, habits, and rituals of the Mayan culture.
Help
Yoga project: The volunteers are responsible for leading safe, engaging, and effective yoga classes for individuals or groups of varying skill levels. The instructor promotes physical well-being, mindfulness, and proper alignment while creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
Qualifications:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proven experience teaching group yoga classes
* Strong knowledge of anatomy, alignment, and injury prevention
*Commitment of a minimum of 10 working days
Do you have a valid yoga teaching certification? (Yes/No)
Garden project: The volunteers must clean the planting area, carry soil to the planting beds, prepare the beds, and set up an irrigation system. The volunteers will also mark the planting rows, frame the garden, cover it with shade mesh, and remove leaves from the pathways.
Qualifications:
*Experience using garden electrical tools
*Experience using a lawn mower
*Commitment of a minimum of 10 working days
Do you have experience in planting and agricultural activities? (Yes/No)
Wood-Fire oven Builder: Join us in building a traditional wood-fired oven from the ground up in a hands-on, collaborative environment. This program offers travelers the opportunity to learn practical masonry skills while participating in a sustainable construction project.
Volunteers will take part in every stage of the process: foundation preparation, brick dome construction, refractory mortar application, insulation with natural materials (such as perlite or ceramic fiber), and exterior finishing. Throughout the experience, participants will gain knowledge about heat retention, oven geometry, and traditional cooking systems.
This is more than a construction project — it’s a cultural and skill-sharing experience. The completed oven will serve as a community gathering point for baking bread, cooking pizzas, and hosting shared meals.
++It is important to emphasize that all the work is outdoors, so encounters with insects and animals are uncommon but do occur.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Accommodation
Workawayers stay in a private room and private bathroom.
The kitchen and swimming pool are shared areas and are open 24 hours.
What else ...
There is public transportation available to get to town and beaches, we also have bicycles available.
Bring mosquito repellent.
Must keep the room and kitchen clean.
Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
Free WiFi is available.
Additional friends non-Workawayers , are not allowed to stay overnight.
Towels and bed sheets must be return folded to the host at checkout.
We have a flexible schedule, and we can exchange working days with the volunteer in case they need extra days off to visit other cities.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
For campers / motorhomes only parking is available.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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They are an exceptional team, strong, enthusiastic, and willing to learn new activities. They have different skills and can handle a wide variety of daily tasks, from electrical work to agriculture, gardening, painting, and more.
Their outstanding participation in:
• Hydroponics projects
• Seed germination
• Construction of the… read more
It was an exceptional experience working with Lauren and Amy. They are friendly, respectful, and committed to the plans and projects.
They worked with me, adding on the Jungle GYM, cleaning the property, painting, and organizing social activities.
Outside the project, they participated in social and physical activities, including… read more
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They are an exceptional team, strong, enthusiastic, and willing to learn new activities. They have different skills and can handle a wide variety of daily tasks, from electrical work to agriculture, gardening, painting, and more.
Their outstanding participation in:
• Hydroponics projects
• Seed germination
• Construction of the… read more
It was an exceptional experience working with Lauren and Amy. They are friendly, respectful, and committed to the plans and projects.
They worked with me, adding on the Jungle GYM, cleaning the property, painting, and organizing social activities.
Outside the project, they participated in social and physical activities, including… read more
She is charismatic, friendly, and able to capture the group's attention, ensuring the participation of every member in the session.
Outside the project, she took part in various social and physical activities, including salsa dancing.
I wish I had more… read more
I highly recommend him.
He is respectful, punctual, and friendly; he finished his projects on time.
He left a good impression, leaving the doors open in case he ever decides to come… read more
She is friendly and adapts to the jungle quickly
Her participation was beneficial for the project. I am going to miss her.
I recommend her
She completed the project assigned to her on time and to a high standard of quality.
She left a good impression, and we will welcome her if she ever decides to come back.
She finished all tasks assigned on time and with good quality.
I highly recommend Olaia to be a part of your team. I hope she comes back soon, because… read more
¡¡Excelentes voluntarios!! Son flexibles, se adaptan a los cambios de planes y trabajan muy bien en equipo.
Joel es proactivo; tiene muy buena visión de los proyectos que se realizaron. Su participación fue esencial en la ejecución y entrega de los proyectos asignados.
Asia tiene una condición física superior, además de ser muy… read more
Son una pareja extraordinaria, con una actitud positiva y amistosa.
Los dos se adaptaron bien tanto a las tareas asignadas como a mi círculo de amistades.
Participaron junto conmigo remando en la canoa maya, lo cual fue muy gratificante experimentar su adaptación a una nueva actividad deportiva, la cual requiere del esfuerzo físico… read more
We had a good experience with one or two tarantulas, but he managed the situation extremely well.
He managed to coexist in the jungle, just like a native person. He left a good impression, and I… read more
I was there… read more
