I became one of the chosen. Right there, right then. Once again I'll find myself, the only white boy in town, speaking in front of a group of Mexicans. However, this time I'll be facilitating a participative meeting between individuals, local leaders, and government officials. My Spanish has improved a bit, and so have the lives of the residents of El Cielo.
Communities can and do benefit from tourism.
It may take some help from outside to get them started, but with some direction and a little push, the rest can be achieved from within. Terra Nostra A.C. is located in Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico.