The sea of Puerto Escondido will no longer be a distant dream for thousands of elderly people from the Oaxaca Valley. Through the initiative “Raíces Viajeras (Xcú riza’)”, older adults with limited resources or those belonging to vulnerable groups will travel with all expenses covered to the Pacific coast to enjoy days of recreation, relaxation, and social interaction.
The initiative, promoted by the State Tourism Secretariat in partnership with the Oaxaca DIF System, seeks to transform tourism into a tool for social inclusion and justice for those who have dedicated their lives to work and their families, recognizing leisure and recreation as a fundamental right during old age.
Route to the Sea: Travel Details
The first phase of the project aims to benefit more than 1,000 senior citizens from 15 municipalities in the metropolitan area and the Central Valleys of Oaxaca.
- Destination: The beaches of Puerto Escondido.
- What does it include?: Round-trip transportation, prepared meals, recreational activities, guided visits, and medical and assistance support from beginning to end.
- Logistics: A total of 21 trips are scheduled starting August 12. Routes will depart three times a week at 6:00 a.m. and return participants to their homes the same night at approximately 11:00 p.m.
Benefited Communities
The first group of participants will include residents from the following communities:
- Oaxaca de Juárez, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Cuilápam de Guerrero, and Villa de Zaachila.
- San Antonio de la Cal, San Agustín de las Juntas, Ánimas Trujano, and Santa Cruz Amilpas.
- San Pedro Ixtlahuaca, San Andrés Ixtlahuaca, San Lorenzo Cacaotepec, and Santa María Atzompa.
- San Bartolo Coyotepec, San Sebastián Abasolo, and Santa María Guelacé.
Through initiatives like this, older generations are given an opportunity to reconnect with the natural beauty of their own land, experiencing days of sun, sand, and recreation that directly contribute to their emotional well-being and quality of life.
Source: nvinoticias
