3rd time around.

My first time in Guatemala I came to learn spanish and do some volunteer work. I signed up to volunteer at Escuela Esperanza and now I´m currently back for the third time. This project is hands down amazing! It´s giving kids a chance of a better life and a path out of their world impacted by poverty, abuse, crime and drugs. You will quickly get attached to the kids and you will feel appreciated. The school staff, both teachers and the administration, are friendly and welcoming and will show you respect and will value your contribution and help. You will also have a volunteer coordinator that will be able to help you out with whatever questions you might have and every Tuesday the coordinator holds a meeting for all the volunteers to reflect and bond with the rest of the volunteers. This makes me feel like I´m a part of a team.

This manner of travelling will in my opinion give you so much more in terms of understanding a different culture and language than just getting all the tipical tourism experiences. I highly recommend it to people of all nationalities, ages and occupations. This will be a great experience that will fill your heart up with memories you will keep forever. I fell completely in love with the school, the kids, Antigua and the Guatemalan culture, and that is why I´ve been coming back over and over to this place. Maybe you will do the same.