Date Posted: 2024-07-11 | Expires: 2033-07-11

Comunidad Connect: Cultural Connections Trip- Winter

Program Description

Live, work, and volunteer deep in the coffee-growing region of Nicaragua. Learn about Comunidad Connect and our work in sustainable community development by participating in it first-hand!

Itinerary:

Saturday, December 2nd, 2017:
PM: Arrival, check-in, and orientation

Sunday
AM: Travel to Los Robles, Jinotega, where the group will stay at Finca El Peten, an organic coffee farm overlooking a pristine mountain lake.
PM: Tour the coffee farm and the mill at Finca El Peten. Learn about Comunidad Connect projects.

Monday
AM: Participate in the local coffee harvest alongside farmers, seasonal pickets, and millers.
PM: Volunteer with Comunidad Connect building improved stoves or ovens, whitewashing walls, or building cement floors with rural residents. These projects are meant to prevent respiratory and contagious diseases.

Tuesday
AM: Continue with volunteer building projects in the community.
PM: Travel to a model organic coffee farm with some of the best coffee around, to join the owner on a farm tour and discussion. Coffee cupping (or tasting) at a fair trade coffee cooperative.

Wednesday
AM: Continue with volunteer building projects in the community.
PM: Take a light hike to a waterfall or enjoy a cup of coffee and a spectacular view.

Read the week-long itinerary with the link to our website!

Program highlights

Week-long adventure in Nicaragua
Life changing experience
Learn from and understand a new culture
Broaden your view of the world
Work on projects alongside local community members
Make lifelong friends and connections

Visa Support

No

Language Skills Required:

English, Spanish

Program Duration

1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement:

Email Program

Program Details

Types - Subjects

Agriculture, Community Development, Eco-Tourism, Grassroots Organization, Health, Health Care, Health Education, Organic Farming, Public Health

Locations

Nicaragua - Jinotega, Granada

Program Price

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Salary

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