This photo shows the Volcán de Fuego de Colima as seen from the surroundings of Roca de Hadas, an eco villageAn ecovillage is an intentional or traditional community that aims to integrate ecological, social, cultural and economic sustainability into everyday life. project located in South Jalisco, Mexico. The area is characterised by dry forest vegetation, open landscapes, and strong volcanic presence. Volunteers staying at the project are immersed in a quiet, nature-based environment, with daily activities taking place close to this landscape. The setting reflects the rural and off-gridOff-grid refers to a place or lifestyle operating partly or fully independently from public utilities, often using its own systems for electricity, water or waste. character of the volunteer exchange, focused on permaculturePermaculture is a design approach that applies ecological principles to land use, food production and human settlements, aiming to create resilient and resource-efficient systems., natural buildingNatural building is an approach to construction that emphasises locally available, minimally processed and lower-impact materials and techniques., and simple living.
Volcán de Fuego de Colima in brief
Volcán de Fuego de Colima (often listed simply as “Colima”) is one of Mexico’s best-known active volcanoes, sitting on the Jalisco and Colima state border. It is part of the Colima volcanic complex and rises to around 3,850 m. The volcano has a long record of eruptions, with activity that can include ash plumes, lava, and other volcanic hazards. If you travel in this region, it is a good idea to check official monitoring updates and follow any access restrictions.
Useful pages to explore: Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program profile and Protección Civil Jalisco monitoring.
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Permaculture and eco building volunteer project in Jalisco, Mexico 🇲🇽
