Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic

PUERTO RICO & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

 

Program description: 

Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory with its own unique culture and environment. The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation known for it's history, culture and natural wonders. Experience Puerto Rican & Dominican culture through food, art, and dance while exploring natural wonders like hiking in El Yunque National Rainforest and going on a late night Bioluminescent Kayak tour. Embark through Los Tres Ojos caves and experience a catamaran tour of Isla Saona. Participating in Service Learning projects such as home reconstruction and improvements.  

  This program offers students from the University of Arizona a unique opportunity to experience and learn about Puerto Rico & Dominican Republic in a firsthand way. Participants will engage with Puerto Rican & Dominican history, culture, and government through service learning, community/cultural engagement, dialogue, and reflection.  

Program Logistics: 

  •  Base education program 

  • Date(s): N/A

  • Cost: N/A  

  • Program Fee Includes: 

    • Hotel Accommodations 

    •  Round Trip Group Flight 

    •  Meals 

    •  Excursions + local transportation 

Themes: 

  • Service learning 

  • Environmental Justice 

  • Social Justice  

  • Cultural Immersion 

  Programs Highlights: 

  • Puerto Rico  

    • Guided walking tour of San Juan  

    • Service learning focused on disaster recovery and relief efforts with St. Bernard Project  

    • Visit to La Fortaleza  

    • Bioluminescent Kayak Tour  

    • Learn about the Taino and Afro-Caribbean influence   

    • Visit to Loíza and participate in Bomba lessons  

  • Dominican Republic   

    • Tour and discover the hidden gems of Santo Domingo, such as the Los Tres Ojos caves  

    • Contribute to ongoing community development projects in San Pedro de Macoris  

    • Work in the Bateyes, communities of sugar cane workers  

    • Catamaran tour of Isla Saona 

Application Information: 

  • If you have questions, please get in touch with CIELO staff!