VENUE & PRACTICALITIES
– Our home –
Our home will be
CAMP, in Zipolite, Oaxaca.
Here, we are right beside the Pacific ocean, under the powerful sun, and stationed in a beach town that’s been a pioneering hub for Mexican queers and nudists.
Antony and Maybel, co-founders of CAMP, have been in the Touch&Play family for years. They’ve built this retreat center with the vision to host T&P retretas, following principles of social engineering, traditional Mexican architecture, and eco-responsibility – sourcing the building materials locally. We love their kinship with our community and their incredibly beautiful space they created!
Our HOME will be a beautiful space build with traditional “palapas” where all the rooms convey onto the garden.
It has two dance rooms with sustainable tropical wood.
There is a bond fire that presides the common space, a natural pool and a sauna.
We are surrounded by nature next to the Pacific Ocean.
– Nourishment –
Delicious Food. Local products. Mainly vegetarian meals. Two meals fresh fish and meat will be served.
Our kitchen team will do their best to accommodate special dietary needs related to intolerances. However, we regret that we cannot cater to individual taste preferences. Additionally, we cannot guarantee a completely allergy-free kitchen, as all dishes may contain traces of ingredients used in our cooking.
– Practicalities –
ACCOMMODATION
Dorm spaces in bunk beds at CAMP or a 3 minutes walk away.
Shared rooms available (that have between 3 and 6 beds).
Camping with your own gear is also an option.
If you prefer to sleep in another place nearby and come during the day, the commuter ticket is your option, which includes the entrance to the festival and the meals.
CAMP
Calle de las Casitas 51, Playa Zipolite, Colonia Arroyo Tres, 70947 Oaxaca, Mexico
COMMON SPACES
Dance workshops
Communal dinning room
Pool and Sauna
SORROUNDINGS
Immens Pacific Ocean
Village with shops nearby
AIRPORT
A 1-hour taxi to HUX Huatulco Airport
PXM Puerto Escondido is a little farther.
Taxis and connecting camioneta/colectivo services are available.
HOW TO GET THERE
How to get to CAMP and other basic info to navigate your days at CAMP. Please dedicate some of your precious time to read the guidelines for staying at the venue.
Once your register you receive a message with a link to a document to self organise share rides or take the same taxi from the airport with other participants.
ARRIVING &DEPARTURE
Arriving: February 20th between 15h and 17h.
In case you want to be part of the Soothe&Care Team the meeting will be at 16:30.
Departure: February 25th at 14h or February 28th at 11h. Depending if you join the integration days or just the festival itself.
What's the Soothe & Care Team?
When you register you will be asked if you want to be part of the Soothe & Care team.
In order to create a safer container we invite volunteers (participants, teachers) to form part of the Sooth&Care team. This means contributing a little of your time supporting participants in processing their experiences by (e.g. co-regulation, deep listening, being present, finding a container for emotional release). As part of the Sooth & Care team you will need to attend a short pre-festival briefing onsite by the Soothe & Care Team Lead(s) in the afternoon the festival starts. During the festival you will meet once or twice as a team to share your observations and experience of the group. The commitment to the role doesn’t require much times and it is flexible so it aligns with your own needs and boundaries. Within the team you’re mutually supporting each other and it’s a lovely way to bring your contribution.
More info in YOUR PRESENCE
NEW IN TOWN?
Welcome! Please read the welcoming documents 🙂
GUIDELINES
LANGUAGE
The event will be mainly facilitated in English, incorporating Spanish translation when needed.
The language is not a barrier for you to join. Contact us if you have doubts.
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION
Sliding scale. More info on the registration page.
Apply for a subsidised ticket. Prioridad mexicanos.
Apply to contribute as a Work-exchange participant.
FAQ
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions
MORE QUESTIONS?
Contact us at mexico@touchandplay.org
What to bring?
Towel (no need to bring lynen)
A piece of cloth or pareo to put between your skin and any other surface when we are doing any exercise
Comfy cloth to move and roll around, your favourite outfit, a costume you love…
Water bottle.
Headlamp (highly recommended)
Earplugs, bio soap, swimming trunks (not required for camp or zipolite but for the rest of mexico…), sun protection, mosquito repellent.
Cash (ATM in the area can often run out of money)
A book, a note book, contact cards, nice handcraft objects that you make, toys…
Long sleeves cloth (is useful for mosquitos, sun, dance and roll, chilly…)
Planning to go to the mountains (you have to go trough them to arrive to Oaxaca)? Bring warmer cloth. Consider get ginger or motion sickness pills.
Camping gear if you are planning to camp.