Bringing a Group to CCIDD

Groups vary in size from 10-60. There are no set requirements for group numbers.

1. Communicate with CCIDD on group’s objectives and connection with CCIDD’s Mission. Write ccidd@cableonline.com.mx
2. Check out possible dates and reserve them. Send in nonrefundable $300 deposit.
3. Recruit participants. Plan preparation program, info meetings before travel, What to bring Q & A, all about Donations. For more details read the Planning Packet.
4. Be in dialog with CCIDD staff as they design your program.
5. Buy airline tickets and make arrangements for the group’s travel. Fly into Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City. CCIDD staff will meet you at the airport and will purchase bus tickets to Cuernavaca.
6. Communicate to CCIDD practical details such as, names of participants, special health and dietary needs, flight arrival and departure times.
7. Make full payment before arrival.
8. Particpate in leadership of group with CCIDD staff as mutually determined.

We ask both US and Canadian groups to pay in US dollars. As of September, 2006 the cost per day is $60 per person including day of arrival and day of departure. This includes your room, 3 meals per day, translation, program, transportation from and return to the airport, all local transportation for the program. Cost does not include airfare to Mexico nor entrance to museums or archeological sites. A $5 key deposit is requested from each participant.

Our facilities currently as of September, 2006 can accommodate 32-36 using all beds. When we have groups larger than this we rent space from another facility nearby. Sheets and towels are provided.

Our rooms have 2-6 single beds per room with a bathroom included. Large groups will use bunk beds as well. The rooms are on different levels, some high on a 3rd floor balcony – no elevators.
We have four buildings on our main campus and one building across Leyva Street, out our front door. We have a full kitchen, dining area inside and out, a pool, several meeting areas and beautiful gardens.