2022 Boys’ Latin Puerto Rico Service Adventure
| Travel Dates: | June 14, 2022 - June 21, 2022 |
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| Program Tuition: | $2,490 USD |
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Puerto Rico Service Adventure
Recipe: Start with a picturesque tropical island, sprinkle in perfect white sand beaches and turquoise water, add lush rainforest and bioluminescent bays and stir in islets, rushing rivers, coral reefs and misty mountains. Let sit for centuries, and then mix in indigenous cultures, Spanish explorers, amazing colonial architecture, salsa music, delicious roasted pig and pinchos, a buzzing metropolis, tranquil surf towns, baseball and a complicated relationship with a super power neighbor. Serve with a short flight, no need for passport or foreign currency, and enjoy! Puerto Rico offers the perfect meal to any explorer hungry for a tropical paradise, improving their Spanish with friendly, passionate neighbors and losing themself in the “Land of Enchantment.”
Service Adventures
Service Adventures can combine rural homestays, adventure travel, and meaningful service projects which are guided by our community partners. Living in these small communities provides the opportunity to engage the language and culture from a uniquely advantageous position.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Contribute to a local community by working on a service project
Practice your Spanish language skills with locals
Relax and unwind on picturesque white sand beaches
Immerse yourself in Puerto Rican culture, food, language, art, history, and nature
Enjoy a photographic scavenger hunt in San Juan's famous Old Town
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to run safe, engaging, and immersive programs for our travelers and given the unpredictable nature of international travel we must remain flexible in our planning. Changes to a schedule are uncommon but, we reserve the right to adjust programming in the best interest of the group.
| DAY | LOCATION | ACTIVITY | LODGING |
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| June 17, 2023 | USA - San Juan, Puerto Rico | Today we will depart the US for San Juan, Puerto Rico! Upon arrival in San Juan, we will have our lunch following of an awesome tour in Old San Juan, the oldest city in the Island. After that, we will return to our comfortable hotel and have our dinner and deserved rest | Santurcia Hostel |
| June 18, 2023 | San Juan - Maricao | Today we will go to Maricao, a small town in the mountains to settle into our lodging. We are going to drive through the south way and enjoy the beautiful views while down tru this side of the island. We will make a stop to grab some snacks for our upcoming days at Maricao. In the evening we will have an orientation and get ready for our service work. | Cabins |
| June 19, 2023 | Maricao | We will leave in the morning and drive directly to the new neighborhood on the community service site where we will be working for the next days. We will have lunch made hosted by community members. In the past we've installed rainwater harvesting systems in the houses, painted the homes of those who are in needs, and made general tasks that are chosen by the community members based on their needs. At the end of the day, we will go back to our hotel where we will have time to relax and participate in group activities and reflections. | Cabins |
| June 20, 2023 | Maricao | This morning we will continue with our service work alongside members of the host community. | Cabins |
| June 21, 2023 | Maricao | This morning we will continue with our service work alongside members of the host community. After finish with the service work, we will be going to our hotel to take a shower and go back to a local restaurant to share with our wonderful hosts for the last few days and enjoy a farewell with them. | Cabins |
| June 22, 2023 | Maricao - San Juan | Today we will leave Maricao for San Juan. We are going to take breakfast in our hotel and go directly to the beautiful and symbolic river of Maricao, Salto Curet, where we will have time to enjoy it. We will get lunch in a local kiosk where we will eat some “frituras” and then go directly to our hotel in San Juan. | Santurcia Hostel |
| June 23, 2023 | San Juan | We will spend the day doing some activities on the metro area of Puerto Rico. We will start the day with a little action: stand up paddle boarding in the Laguna del Condado. Then, we will go ahead to Rio Grande city, where we will have time to do some ziplines at Rainforest Zipline Park. Afterward, we will wind down with a going away dinner to celebrate our great adventure. | Santurcia Hostel |
| June 24, 2023 | San Juan, Puerto Rico- USA | In our last morning on the island, we will visit a nearby street to see the art of local talents. Later, we will get our final lunch for this trip and have a rest before going to the airport for our fly home flight… ¡hasta luego! | In your own bed, eventually |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing program accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, clean and safe. We vet and inspect the accommodations to ensure they uphold the ethos of our programs, are great values for our travelers and nice places to rest after enriching days of travel.
Santurcia Hostel
A great place to stay, network, enjoy an urban rooftop view and experience the local lifestyle firsthand. Designed with gorgeous Caribbean color and flair, it represents urban life with the essence of Santurce’s rich history and culture. Walking distance of one of the most important museums ‘Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico’, theaters, restaurants, coffee shops, 24hrs. supermarkets, pharmacies, recognized hospitals, and one of the most visited beaches. Free Wi-Fi keeps guests feeling connected at all times. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender.
Hacienda Juanita
Set at 2,500 feet above sea level lies Maricao, once the mecca of coffee haciendas with 234 of them. Hacienda Juanita is the only historic coffee-centered hacienda restored as a Hotel Parador and one of the best examples of the 19th century Golden era of coffee production in Puerto Rico. Free Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
With a previous outfitter [I worked with], the experience was more “touring” and no hands-on contributions and work. Walking Tree surrounds the travelers with amazing professionals who are dedicated to their sciences, travels, and countries. Travelers’ experiences are first-hand, authentic and memorable!
Shelley
Alumni Group Organizer on programs to Costa Rica and Panama
Your Adventure Includes
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on the itinerary.
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