Dominican Republic – Heart & Soul of the Caribbean

The Experience

This is an experience unlike any other in the Dominican Republic. Become part of a rural community on the north coast of the island and give back via a eco-bottle construction project. While only 45 minutes from the tourist resorts, you’ll feel like you are worlds away, experiencing the island as the locals do.

Live surrounded by idyllic beaches, upbeat Caribbean music, and friendly local communities. Explore the tropical countryside hiking to rural villages, snorkeling over the clear Caribbean Sea, and uncovering pristine beaches set amongst lush mountain landscapes. Visit an ecological park where you can explore cool swimming holes and even zip-line through the rainforest. Meet with local micro-enterprises such as a bee keeper who creates locally grown, organic honey for the surrounding communities.

Our Impact

A portion of your time will be spent building schools, medical clinics, and houses out of reusable plastic bottles. We’ll collaborate with local communities, including Haitian migrant communities, to create these structures, which help rid the area of waste and teach environmental awareness. Most importantly, they provide a much-needed resource, with many of these rural areas lacking basic infrastructure. To achieve our purpose, lay cement foundations, stack bottles and secure around the walls, or construct a roof – you pick up where the last group left off, so your tasks differ depending on the time of travel.