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DAYS 1-2: ARRIVAL & SAN JUAN EXPLORATION
- Arrival into San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Guided tour of beautiful Old San Juan, the Boriqua culture, and Puerto Rico’s history
- Local cuisine from traditional Puerto Rican restaurants and home-cooked meals prepared by the local community
- Cool off in the Caribbean Ocean a block away from the group lodging
DAYS 3-6: HOME BUILDING PROJECTS
- Meet Global Work’s partner community in the rural town of Villa Del Rio
- Work alongside members of the community to rebuild and restore homes impacted by Hurricane Maria
- Learn the basics of sustainable restorative building from community leaders, through hands-on service work
- Engage with families from the community in their homes and learn about Puerto Rican culture and lifestyle through their perspectives
- Rest, reflection, and relaxation in the evenings at our beachside lodging
DAY 7: RAINFOREST ECOLOGY PROJECTS
- Drive into Las Casas de la Selva” jungle lodge in a private rainforest reserve
- Engage with climate researchers and conservationists amidst the incredible tropical biome of the Caribbean Rainforest
- Volunteer in sustainability projects and contribute to the preservation of countless endemic species being conserved in the forest reserve
- Take a dip in a rainforest swimming hole known as “Charco Azul”
- Enjoy a delicious tropical meal and the listen to the sounds of the nighttime jungle mingle with the music of live musicians
DAY 8: CERRO GORDO & DEPARTURE
- Return to our beachside accommodation in Cerro Gordo and gather for our final group closing activities
- Celebrate with a final dinner at a restaurant in the beachside city of Dorado