How to get on board and join us at Nuestra Cabaña

  1. Complete the Interest Form (needs to be completed by every individual person)

  2. Open and Download the WhatsApp app on your computer (and phone) and then click this link to join the GSCO trip WhatsApp Group

    1. set the notification settings so that you get notified and check/respond to messages often

  3. Double-check your passport is current. Some countries require it to be valid 6 months past your travel dates. That is not true for traveling to Mexico (or returning to the US). Your passport only needs to be valid for the dates of your travel. However, ask the AIRLINE you are booking with before booking your ticket if you are within the 6-month timeline. Some airlines have their own rules.

  4. Read the FAQ page

  5. Read the Planning Tools Page

  6. Make your own individual Booking Request at Nuestra Cabaña

    1. for Group Name use: “Colorado Global Action Team”

    2. use the Remitly money transfer tool to send money 1.

       [Remitly Bank Transfer information.pdf](attachment:57b54999-b9df-46a5-ac71-32ca54c44fa6:Remitly_Bank_Transfer_information.pdf)

  7. STEP Registration with the U.S. State Department - read the details for Mexico after registering

  8. Check out the current list of who’s going and also sign up for role on Who’s Going Page

  9. Review the CDC Travelers’ Health suggestions for Mexico

  10. Sign and email the Adult Travel Code of Conduct form, and email to Jen by September 1, 2025

    Travel Code of Conduct GSCO - Adults.pdf

    email to: [email protected]

  11. Each person reserves bed Ticalli Girl Guide hostel in Mexico City before or after time in Cuernavaca; make reservation (Ticalli’s webpage on this page)

    1. Link to a list of ideas for our day in Mexico City is below.

    mexico city ideas.docx

  12. GSCO travel insurance will be taken care of by Jennifer Redmond. Group insurance will cover all participants, even if from a different state.

  13. Buy plane ticket to Mexico City

  14. Apply for Mexico Tourist Card

  15. Add your travel details to this google spreadsheet

  16. Consider buying personal travel disruption insurance

  17. Complete the GSCO Adult Health History form and email to Jen by September 1; you may be able to download a pdf of your Immunization Record here; then include it as an attachment with your health history form

    Adult Health History for Extended Trips.pdf

    email to : [email protected]

  18. Complete and email your Nuestra Cabaña Individual Form (on Planning Tools page) (TBC)