Las Trancas, like much of Mexico, is caught between times. The old women wrapped in their shawls walk next to teenagers in Nikes. Many of the men in town have left for the U.S, in order to provide a better life for their families. Some send money home, some fall prey to the allure of the American life and never return, some die in the desert crossing. You find yourself wistfully hoping that time could stand still, that the people could retain their heritage and culture, and not succumb to the American way of life. But time marches on, and the allure is all too real.

Proyecto Pueblito, or the Village Project, is an ongoing project designed to help improve the quality of life for the villagers in the surrounding area. The intent is to build roads, a public garden, a free medical clinic,supply water, build septic systems and bathrooms, provide materials and support to teachers and tutors, build a library, and provide sustainable jobs to area residents, to encourage the next generation to stay with their families and work in Mexico, helping to carry on cultural traditions that are being lost in the face of progress. This planning is being done with a committee of respected villagers and involved professionals, including architects, builders, doctors, and historians. Already it has begun providing much needed jobs to many local people. It has supplied funds to families with urgent needs, begun repairing houses, roofs, and walls. We are now associated with fine organizations such as Casita Linda, so we are now able to accept tax deductable donations to our project. A group of local women has formed a massage cooperative, to provide massages and spa services to our guests.We are excited to be involved in these projects.
The rental of Hacienda Las Trancas provides money to this fund. Fully half of all rental income goes directly to Proyecto Pueblito, and the other half is recycled back into the hacienda to improve the facilities, thus insuring that future donations for the project will continue. Your support is very much appreciated.