Education Programs include the Fourth World Institute and the Center for Traditional Medicine. The CWIS Fourth World Papers Program produces the Fourth World Journal, Occasional Papers, and books. The Fourth World Documentation Program administers the CWIS WEB site and the George Manuel Memorial Library, and sponsors original social research. Location The Center for Traditional Medicine is located at Casa Xipe Totec in Yelapa, Mexico. Named after the Aztec deity of Renewal, Casa Xipe Totec, sits where the Pacific ocean and the River Tuito meet.
All food is prepared with conscious intent for health.
A major purpose of all programs is to introduce participants to traditional Mexican foods and fiestas. Each meal is a highlight and provides a buffet of fresh local foods, prepared by seasoned cooks. There are also several excellent seafood restaurants in the village. Cultural and Recreational Opportunities Cultural and recreational activities include Spanish language study, swimming in the ocean and waterfalls, boat trips to neighboring islands scuba diving and snorkeling, hang gliding, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, walking and running in the mountains and learning traditional foods and cooking from local people. The seminars and study opportunities include lectures, group discussion and clinical practice as well as treks into the field to study with members of the village.