Prior to the trip you will receive a group leader manual, which includes fundraising ideas; online trip handbooks and resources for participants, promotional materials, and unlimited pre-trip consultations with your trip leader.

Once in Mexico you will receive transportation to and from the airport, transportation to and from ministry sites, three meals a day, purified drinking water, sleeping accommodations, group t-shirts, customizable ministry options, an opportunity to attend local church services, evening worship, prayer, and debriefing meetings, a local sightseeing activity and basic recreation. Transfers across the border will also be taken care of by PPM.

Transportation to Nogales, Arizona or airfare to Hermosillo, Mexico, passport, vaccinations, spending money, offering at church services, construction and/or ministry materials. personal insurance, additional end of week recreation in San Carlos ($495 trips only).

Spanish is the official language. English is spoken sparingly throughout Mexico and there are also many indigenous languages still spoken. Most Mexicans that speak indigenous languages also speak Spanish.

Most of the teams registered for trips in the $295-$395 range will be serving in Nogales, Mexico. The majority of the $495 trips will be located in the Hermosillo, Mexico area.

Yes. We take extra precautions and lay down strict ground rules to ensure safety. Crime occurs in Mexico just like everywhere else, but we have never had a PPM team experience a major incident of crime. Our genuine partnership with pastors and other community leaders in Mexico ensures there is always someone looking out for the well being of our teams.

Mexico has its share of these, however, the chance of seeing anything dangerous is very, very slim. In the unlikely event that one of these creatures is encountered our staff is well prepared and equipped to handle such a situation.

Teams have the option of flying or driving.

All teams that are participating in a $295 or $395 trip will fly into Tucson, Arizona (TUS). A select number of $495 trips will have the option of flying directly into Hermosillo, Mexico (HMO).

Teams that are flying into Tucson will be met by PPM staff at the Tucson airport where transportation to Nogales will be provided. The roundtrip cost is $25 per person.

Teams will meet up with PPM staff in Nogales AZ where they will cross the border.

Transportation across the border is included in the cost of the trip and will be arranged by PPM to ensure teams are able to safely and efficiently cross the border.

All transportation within Mexico is included in the cost of the trip and will be arranged by PPM. Most often teams will be riding in school buses, church buses, or other vehicles provided by the local church.

All food and drink provided by PPM during trips is safe for consumption. Purified drinking water will be provided and even our cooks use this for preparing meals. Tap water in Mexico is generally not safe to drink.

Yes. The last day of each trip is provided as a free day which can include shopping.