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Operation Wallacea - Mexico

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The Mexico project has both marine and terrestrial components, being based in either Akumal Bay or the Calakmul biosphere reserves. The Calakmul projects focus on assessing the reserve's biodiversity by surveying a number of key groups – butterflies and moths, reptiles, amphibians, birds, bats, and large mammals. Volunteers can get involved with each of these surveys while based on a site near an ...

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Program Highlights

Get the chance to explore the Selva Maya (Mayan Jungle), the largest expanse of tropical forest outside of the Amazon.

Volunteer in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, one of the last remaining stands of virgin forests in Mexico.

Dive into the history of Calakmul, one of the two largest ancient Mayan ruined cities.

Get the chance to see endangered species, like the jaguar and tapir.

Witness the huge number of nesting turtles each summer and a permanent population of green turtles in Akumal.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Rural Areas, Mexico
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per WeekContact Provider for Cost Details
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Marine Conservation
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.08

Total Reviews

61
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Launchpad into Fieldwork

by: Amadahy Schultz - South AfricaProgram: Operation Wallacea - Mexico
9

Starting the first year of my undergraduate program, it was daunting to see how theory and content-heavy the next few years looked, with no opportunity for field work or anything hands-on. But after finding Opwall I was immediately drawn into the opportunity of conservation fieldwork, especially in my home country of Mexico. The biggest obstacle was fundraising for the trip, but I was pleased with the advice and coaching that Opwall provided on fundraising as it was extremely helpful and made it...

Gulf Coast Toad Science Tent at campyoung Green Turtle at Akumal

I had an amazing experience

by: Cameron Guerra - CanadaProgram: Operation Wallacea - Mexico
9

I got to see so many cool animals and learn many different survey techniques. I spent a week in the jungle and a week diving at the beach. My favourite surveys in the jungle were the bird and mammal surveys, and I loved the coral surveys at the beach. The food was amazing and the staff were lovely. I would definitely go back again!

Great experience

by: M Grove - EnglandProgram: Operation Wallacea - Mexico
6

I really enjoyed my 2 weeks in Mexico Akumal Bay. I got my PADI the first week and did some ecology field work the second. It was a shame that in the second week due to staffing issues we did not get to do as much field ecology work as I would have liked. The dive centre was beautiful and I have great memories there. The accommodation for students is great, it was a shame to have school students staying ag the same time as us as I wasn’t expecting this. The food was edible but just not nutrition...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Mexico

Types & Subjects

  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

Contact Provider for Cost Details

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Training

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Other

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