Pixan Chenes is the fruit of the union of indigenous women and men, guardians of an ancient territory. We emerge as a seed of hope in the face of challenges.
We have the firm purpose of writing our own destiny through self-management, respect for our mother earth and the recovery of our historical memory.
We are not just a cooperative; we are a living museum, a space of cultural resistance and a tangible model of regenerative community development.
We fuse the deep ancestral knowledge of our grandparents with modern science and the principles of social economy, to create abundance and well-being for all families.
Living in the Chenes region is a daily struggle for dignity. We are a community where more than 80% of the population is indigenous and we face harsh realities:
More than 80% of our community is indigenous
Exceeds 70% in our region
Affects 1 in every 5 families
More than six months a year without sufficient water
Our constant enemy for more than six months a year
Drought is our constant enemy for more than six months a year. We don't have sufficient irrigation systems and bringing water to our homes is an exhaustive task.
This reality affects our land, our wildlife and our livelihood.
The constant struggle for basic resources that determines our daily life
Tourists per year
The Maya Train projection anticipates the arrival of more than 5 million tourists per year. The question is not whether change will come, but who will benefit from it.
Image of the Maya Train project and its impact on the region
Expanses of land within the jungle that are a treasure of conservation and culture
Ready to welcome the world with responsibility and respect for our culture
For those who want to invest in true, sustainable and fair development
Pixan Chenes is our organized response. We transform difficulty into purpose and threat into determination. We don't ask for charity; we offer a strategic alliance.
Regenerate our soils and forests through syntropic agroforestry systems.
Protect wildlife and our sacred Melipona bees.
Strengthen the local economy through community tourism and marketing of our products.
Revitalize our culture, language and traditions for future generations.
Guarantee food sovereignty for our families.
Every day we renew our commitment to the land, to our community and to future generations.
Our mission is not just an ideal, it is a daily practice that transforms lives and territories.
In a world of accelerated change, Pixan Chenes stands as a beacon of hope and a replicable model of community development with identity.
Indigenous communities fully exercising their right to self-determination and self-government.
Life in perfect harmony with nature, respecting and regenerating our environment.
Our Maya culture flourishing with pride and being passed on to new generations.
We expect collaboration from society, businesses and NGOs, contributing to the Mexico Plan.
Society
Businesses
NGO
Actively contributing to national development through sustainable and replicable community models.
We believe in community organization as the path to create order, abundance and resilience, imitating nature.
Our starting point is the knowledge inherited from our Maya people. It is our compass and our greatest strength.
We don't just want to conserve, we want to heal and improve our environment to leave it better than we found it.
Our directive is integrated and led by women. We believe in the transformative power of indigenous women.
We act with honesty and provide clear accountability to our community and to those who believe in us.
These pillars are not just beautiful words; they are the foundation of every decision we make and every action we take in our community.
Every day we apply these values in our community and family work.
Our pillars guide every important decision in the organization.
We work so that these values are the legacy for future generations.
Our projects are intimately linked to the Maya worldview, conservation and the recovery of historical memory.
Dignified employment is dedication to caring for the jungle.
Our bees are guardians of biodiversity and producers of honey with unique properties thanks to the floral diversity of our jungle.
Community ecotourism project that allows visitors to know the Maya jungle in a responsible and educational way.
Reforestation program that involves the entire community in the recovery and protection of our forests.
Creation of crafts that preserve ancestral Maya techniques and generate dignified income for our families.
We work directly towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to a fairer and more sustainable world.
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Gender Equality
Decent Work
Sustainable Cities
Responsible Consumption
Climate Action
Life on Land
SDG Partnerships
Each of our projects generates measurable impact in the lives of our families and in the conservation of our territory.
They are not just economic projects; they are expressions of our worldview and tools for the recovery of our historical memory.
"True development comes from within, with respect and harmony"
Our year is woven around events that celebrate our culture and generate local economy
An event to recognize and strengthen the leadership of women in the area, with forums and cultural activities.
Our emblematic event (May 20-24, 2026)
A series of cultural, recreational, economic, folkloric, ceremonial, gastronomic and sports activities to strengthen the social fabric and connect us with the world.
"Minimundialito" soccer for all ages and schools from more than 10 communities, basketball, volleyball and traditional games.
War bands, batucada, traditional dances, strength competitions and ceremonial event.
Conferences on Maya beekeeping, solidarity economy and community development.
Showcase of Maya cuisine with local ingredients and ancestral techniques.
A call to action for reforestation work in our region, open to volunteers.
A deep and respectful experience about the Maya Day of the Dead tradition, open to the community and visitors.
A community celebration (2025) that will evolve into a public fair (2026) for the sale of local products and crafts.