| Tours That Fight Poverty Investours | |
November 23, 2011 |
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Investours microfinance tours in the Puerto Vallarta area are carried out in partnership with Se Mas Microfinanzas.
Travelers spend the afternoon meeting microentrepreneurs from all over the region. Our entrepreneurs are people who need loans to start up and grow small business projects like food stands/taquerias, fishing, dressmaking, piñatas making and make up sales. Cold water, homemade Mexican snacks, and transport around the communities will be provided.
Our upcoming regularly scheduled tours are listed below. We run tours every Thursday and Friday from Puerto Vallarta.
If you will be in Puerto Vallarta past the dates listed, please contact Elly for additional tour dates.
• Friday, November 25
• Thursday, December 1
• Friday, December 2
• Thursday, December 8
• Friday, December 9
• Thursday, December 15
• Friday, December 16
• Thursday, December 22
• Friday, December 23
• Thursday, December 29
• Friday, December 30
• Thursday, January 5
• Friday, January 6
Ticket prices: US$59/adult, US$49/student (with valid identification), US$39/child (ages 3-11). Children under the age of 3 may attend for free.
If you wish to set up a private tour please contact Elly. The pricing of private tours will vary depending on the size of the group and the loan needs of our entrepreneurs.
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Depart from Puerto Vallarta at 2:00 pm and return to Puerto Vallarta at 6:00 pm
Where to Meet:
On tour days, meet on the steps of the Cathedral in downtown Puerto Vallarta at 2:00 pm. Hotel pick-ups can be arranged for $10 USD per group.
What's Included:
• Lifechanging tour
• Chilled drinking water
• Tasty, homemade, vegetarian-friendly Mexican snacks
What to Wear and Bring:
• Comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Sunscreen and/or hat
• Money for handmade souvenirs (optional)**
• Camera (optional)
**All souvenirs are produced by the PEACE Boutique Manos Unidas Artesan Co-op in Punta de Mita.
Please contact Elly at puertovallarta@investours.org. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and to sign up.
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