General information. Huehuecoyotl is a residential community comprising 14  houses and 15-30 residents. Those who live and work here appreciate your interest and hope you enjoy your stay. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to provide personal attention to unexpected visitors. If no one is available to attend you today, please call (739)55019/55021/55015 to arrange another visit. We offer both general "eco-tours", as well as presentations focused on permaculture/organic gardening, solar energy, waste water systems, eco-construction, holistic heath, spirituality and community-building.

LODGING: Depending on space available, we offer three kinds of accommodations. Amounts quoted are in Mexican pesos.

Dormitory: $150 pesos per person per night. Limit 3 consecutive nights. We provide  mattress, showers, dry toilet. Guest bring own sleeping bag, pillow cover, towels, etc. Includes use of communal kitchen to prepare own meals.

Camping: $50 pesos per person per night. Limit 3 nights. Includes use of  showers and dry toilet. Guest provides tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, towels, etc. Includes use of communal kitchen to prepare own meals.

Private homes: Cost varies. Usually $150-250 pesos per person per  night, including bedding, towels and use of bath/toilet facilities.  Sometimes a work exchange is possible to lower the cost

Food: Visitors staying in the dormitory or camping also have the right to use the communal kitchen. Guests provide their own food.  Guests are also welcome to join us for communal meals. Check with the Coyote of the Month for details about schedule, cost and sign-up.

Longer Stays: Visitors wishing to stay longer than 3 days must make special arrangements with the community. Some communal work is expected, as well as a financial contribution. Please speak to the Coyote of the Month to discuss the possibilities.

INFORMATION FOR THOSE STAYING IN DORMS/TENTS:

Reception/Registration. All visitors are asked to check in with the "Coyote of the Month," the resident in charge of receiving visitors.

Dormitory:
Leave shoes at the door.
No smoking or candles
Maintain order and beauty.
Fold and put away your belongings so that others can use the space.
Sweep the floor.

Camping:
Camp only in authorized areas.
Do not dig trenches or other holes around your campsite.

Kitchen:
You may use the stove, oven, refrigerator, sink, dishes, pots, drinking  water, cleaning supplies, condiments, etc. provided in the kitchen.
Wash and put away dishes immediately after use.
Sweep kitchen and dining room floor, wipe counters and tables after  each use.
Separate all garbage and carry to recycling center.
Carry organic waste to compost area.
Report any maintenance problems to the Coyote of the Month.

Community Work/Fun. We encourage visitors to join us in maintaining and improving Huehuecoyotl. General expectations are that guests separate their garbage in the cans provided in the communal house and clean up after themselves. The Coyote of the Month will tell you about special work projects in which you can participate. We will also let you know about any special events (workshops, classes, sweat lodges, literary evenings, video showings, etc) that may occur during your stay.

Parking. Please park in the visitors’ lot - NOT in the spaces in front of the residents’ houses.

Security:
Guests are responsible for the security of their personal belongings, including  passports, tickets, money and other valuables.

Dry toilets:
Follow the instructions posted in the latrines. Remember to cover excrement with the mixture provided.

Showers:
During the dry season (November-June) we must aggressively conserve water. Limit shower length, or for maximum water conservation, bathe in a bucket.

Personal Laundry:
Due to water shortages, guests are asked to take their personal laundry to Tepoztlan for washing. There are excelent laundry services provided in town.

Campfires:
Fires are permitted only in the fire pit near the amate tree. Ask permission before making a fire

No pets, illegal drugs, alcohol or firearms.

No Smoking in communal buildings. Deposit cigarette butts in the receptacles provided - not on the ground. In addition to being unsightly, they are a fire hazard, especially in the dry season.

Telephone. There is NO public telephone in Huehuecoyotl. The nearest phones are in Santo Domingo Ocotitlan or Tepoztlan.

Hiking. Check with a member before going on walks in the mountains. Do not go alone. Do not pick wildflowers. Forest fires are a seasonal danger. Be vigilant about the use of matches and cigarettes.

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