A Spectacular Day at PEACE Home Tours Sudy Coy - PEACE | |
January 5, 2012 |
PEACE Home Tours, developed by local non-profit PEACE, are growing in popularity, as tourists report glowing feedback regarding their experiences.
"I must say it was a spectacular day. We visited four lovely homes in the area. It was a nice selection of styles from modern to typical Mexican. The volunteers who help make this tour happen were fantastic. I laughed so much my sides hurt. PEACE has great programs and these people are working to make sure that the locals in Vallarta are given the chance to share in these programs. If Puerto Vallarta is on your schedule in the next four months, be sure you take this tour. You won't be disappointed!" PEACE tour participant.
Run by volunteers, the tours provide the unique experience of visiting spectacular homes, while giving back to local communities at the same time. 100% of net proceeds from the tours are used to support the PEACE Work for Food program, in which community members complete town beautification projects in exchange for food. Two hours of work completed provides 70 pesos worth of food, which can feed ten people. Not only does this program clean up communities, but it provides jobs and healthy food for participants, who are usually single mothers, disabled, or unemployed community members.
Tour participants are encouraged to drop off a donation of rice, beans, tuna, pasta, powdered milk, oil, tomato paste or toilet paper to support this program before tour departure.
The tours take place every Tuesday through March 27, 2012, starting at 10:30 am until 1:30 pm. Purchase tickets at least 30 minutes before departure. Tickets can also be purchased in advanced at the Peace Boutique, open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, located on the south side of Plaza Romy at 231 Lazaro Cardenas street.
We meet at Plaza Romy, located at Ignacio Vallarta street #228 between Madero and Cardenas streets. The cost is $35 USD.
For more information, please contact Sudy Coy at 224-4407, email is pvtours@peacemexico.org, or ask your hotel concierge.
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