Participants will be living and doing construction in the small town of Kantunilkin, located approximately 45 miles due west of Cancun. It is a place of both great beauty and need.

Living conditions will be simple, partiicipants will be stayin in a small hotel in Kantunilkin. Meals will be prepared by Maya cooks. Participants will experience daily life in a developing nation.

Participants will continue the construction on an educational wing for a church in Kantunilkin. Special skills are not needed to participate in this project; only willingness to work hard.

During their time in Mexico, participants will have the opportunity to explore the Maya ruins at Ek Balam, relax on the Island of Holbox, and spend time in the small city of Valladolid.

To see what last summer's trip was like, click here:

The fee of $1,325.00 includes round-trip airfare from Indianapolis, lodging, food (some exceptions), a handmade hammock to use and take home, and transportation in Mexico. Due to the rising fuel costs, the airfare accounts for a good portion of the registration fee. (This fee may be altered if airfares increase.)

Applications will be accepted between January 15 and March 1, 2009. (To comply with Mexican immigration requirements, participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one parent or an Intercambio approved adult.

If you're interested in participating, click here for an online copy of the application kit or write us summer2009@intercambio-maya.org.