Cuautla is a town of around 400,000 inhabitants in the state of Morelos, some 80km south of Mexico City. A land of sugarcane since Hernan Cortés imported it in the 16th century, the town was largely industrialized around this agricultural activity until the 19th century. The El Hospital aqueduct, nearly 2km long, brought water to the old hacienda de la Concepción, enabling a sugar mill to operate. Unfortunately, the aqueduct has been abandoned and is now in a state of disrepair.

Since 2019, the aqueduct of the El Hospital hacienda has been the subject of a restoration project carried out by AMVIAC in collaboration with local authorities, national and international civil associations, professional associations and many other players. More than 20 volunteer camps have been organized on this aqueduct, with the participation of at least 450 people.

The tasks carried out by the volunteers include architecture, civil engineering, history, biology, archaeology and carpentry, among others. The project aims to involve the local community in this enhancement and to generate tourism, economic, cultural and social development in the region.

Volunteers will learn and practice traditional local skills as they restore one of the aqueduct's arches.

The program includes:

- Manual cleaning of the aqueduct
- Removal of joints in poor condition
- Traditional carpentry for the construction of a
a wooden framework
- Masonry work on the upper part of the aqueduct
- Stone cladding
- Lime with cactus additive (cactus mucilage)...

Volunteers will be accommodated in a house with all amenities. Please bring your own sleeping bag.

Meals will be prepared by the volunteers.

Restoration of the aqueduct will involve the local community, promoting cultural, tourist and economic development in the region, and raising awareness among the local population of the importance of protecting their cultural heritage.

Leisure activities will also be organized at the end of workdays, as well as rest days during which you can visit important sites in the region.

Please note: a passport valid for the entire duration of your stay is required! 

No specific skills are required to take part in the workcamp.

In the days following your pre-registration, the International Relations Department will contact you by e-mail to arrange a telephone conversation.

This will enable us to get to know you better and give you more details about the workcamp (organization, arrival arrangements, etc.).

You'll be able to ask us any questions you may have, and let us know what you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

You will then receive a roadmap summarizing all useful information about the site.

A pre-departure meeting will also be organized a few weeks before the worksite.

How to get there :

REMPART will help you organize your trip and provide you with all the information you need to book your tickets and get to the site.