In October 2023. I went to Mexico City with Venture with Impact. I decided to go on a Venture with Impact trip after my former supervisor did a trip in 2017 (I believe) and had a great experience. I started looking into VWI programs when the pandemic hit and everyone's travel plans were shut down. As soon as travel opened up and I felt safe to move forward, I reached out to Annie at VWI for more information about the Mexico City program.
The VWI staff were super helpful in getting me prepared for my trip with travel checklist and guides. Pau, our program manager, was super friendly and helpful (and knows the best places to eat). I always felt supported by VWI staff during my trip.
In Mexico City, I lived with the other venturers in a beautiful location. The accommodations were a great size and we all had space to live and do our own thing while getting to know each other. When we had a small issue with our wifi, Pau came to the rescue and helped us get a better connection quickly. I was also pleasantly surprised at how well the other venturers and myself got along as roommates. Happy to say I've made life-long friends!
When I wasn't working from the accommodations or coffee shops, I volunteered at La Casa del Mestizo. La Case del Mestizo is a local dog shelter and I helped them write English and Spanish social media bios for dogs to help them get adopted. I also took a couple dogs on walks which was a great way to explore!
We also went to Xochimilco and Teotihuacan. The Xochimilco canals are beautiful with all the colorful boats and music. Our tour guide for Teotihuacan was great and really focused on the history. Fascinating to learn about! It was also incredible to learn more about Dia de los Muertos and see the festivities first-hand (which is something that I can cross off my bucket list)
My month in Mexico City with VWI is truly one I will never forget! I highly recommend participating in one of their programs. I know for a fact I will return to Mexico City as soon as possible.