MANZANILLO, MEXICO: March 5-13, 2013

6 Day Volunteer Vacation $995

9 Day Volunteer + Adventure $1395

Or let us create your own custom Humanitourism itinerary of volunteer and adventure combination!

Join me in the safe and beautiful oceanside town of Manzanillo to make a tremendous difference in the lives of countless animals and the community. No special skills required! Our first Humanitourism™ adventure in 2012 with an incredible local organization for animals called PATA was so successful, we are doing it again. We will assist PATA in a large scale spay/neuter clinic. Following our work on this amazing project, we will explore fun and adventure on land and sea in this seaside town. Enjoy snorkeling, surf lessons, trekking and sea kayaking all included in the cost of your Humanitourism volunteer + adventure trip!

Relax at the end of each day in your seaside posada resort under the thatched-roof palapa by the pool, enjoy a cool drink from the full-service bar, or stroll on the pristine and unspoiled beach that stretches for miles. Each room is unique and offers a view of Manzanillo Bay, the harbor, and the Pacific Ocean. Rooms are simple, authentic and charming, featuring Dutch doors, hand-made furnishings, antique chests and colorful Mexican rugs and blankets. The grounds are highlighted by brick archways and a stone courtyard surrounded by lush, tropical foliage, multi-colored bougainvillea and swaying coconut palms.

Volunteers will work in hands-on animal care in a mass spay/neuter clinic, but no special skills are necessary. Choose how many days and how many hours you want to volunteer. There may also be openings for vets interested in participating in the clinic. Volunteers assist in the health and welfare of the spay/neuter patients and their owners before and after surgery. Some of the work may include:

Pack and haul clinic equipment
Unload and set up clinic equipment and supplies
Assemble cages
Trap ferals using humane traps
Receive patients and fill out clinic paperwork
Track patient progress through the clinic, from reception to surgery, recovery and discharge
Monitor patient vital signs after surgery
Instruct owners on post-surgery care.

You may also have the opportunity to adopt a dog from Manzanillo or to transport rescue dogs to homes in your country of residence.

Fly directly into Manzanillo or arrive via Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara and take a bus ride into Manzanillo. Both routes arrive through the northern side of the state of Colima.

A portion of proceeds from the trip will also be earmarked for the projects. We also welcome donations below. We've been able to donate veterinary supplies with past donations and continue to work toward providing additional veterinary supplies and other desperately needed items.

Reserve your spot on this trip by registering now. Limit of 12 participants, so register early. Slots are filled on a first come first served basis. A $500 deposit is required for registration.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 -- Arrive in Manzanillo, afternoon project briefing with PATA.
Overnight in Manzanillo in our seaside Posada resort B&B on the beach.

DAY 2 -- Relax and enjoy and the beautiful Manzanillo beach just outside your door at La Posada. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Overnight in Manzanillo in our seaside Posada resort.

DAY 3 -- Volunteer in spay/neuter clinic and community outreach during the day, free time to relax and explore in the evening. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Overnight in Manzanillo in our seaside Posada resort.

DAY 4 -- Volunteer in spay/neuter clinic and community outreach during the day, free time to relax and explore in the evening. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Overnight in Manzanillo in our seaside Posada resort.

DAY 5 -- Volunteer in spay/neuter clinic and community outreach during the day, free time to relax and explore in the evening. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Overnight in Manzanillo in our seaside Posada resort.

DAY 6 -- Volunteer or enjoy seaside adventure in Manzanillo, snorkeling, surf lessons, sea kayaking. Breakfast and lunch provided. Other adventure options each day may be available by special arrangement for a small additional fee.
Overnight in Manzanillo in our seaside Posada resort.

DAY 7 -- Volunteer or enjoy seaside adventure in Manzanillo or exploring Manzanillo. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Overnight in Manzanillo in our seaside Posada resort.

DAY 8 -- Seaside adventure in Manzanillo or exploring Manzanillo. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Overnight in Manzanillo in our seaside Posada resort.

DAY 9 -- Seaside relaxtion and departure. Breakfast provided.

Background

PATA Manzanillo is a non-profit, all-volunteer group of local Mexicans and foreigners in Manzanillo, Mexico, dedicated to the welfare of all dogs, cats and area wildlife. Formed by a group of concerned citizens who decided to take animal welfare matters into their own hands, PATA seeks to help solve these problems by working with the community and municipality to aid the victims that need human intervention the most: the animals.

Incidents of injured or starving animals hit by cars, abused, or poisoned by angry residents and left to die in the street contribute to the impact of strays on the community: Each day an estimated 2,000+ liters of animal excrement is expelled onto Manzanillo streets and beaches; Abandoned animals fighting for food spread garbage and disease; Street animals, singly or in packs, present a dangerous bite hazard throughout the community; Sick animals and corpses present an enormous public health problem by spreading airborne infections and contagious diseases.

PATA provides free spay/neuter clinics, foster homeless animals and place them in forever homes, and cultivate a culture of respect for animals through education.

Please consider a donation of any amount to help fund a veterinary team traveling from the U.S. to work in this clinic.

"Thanks a million for your leadership and guidance through the entire experience. We couldn't have done it without you!!"
-- Zsolt B.