Hidden Gem

I had a wonderful time volunteering at Xela Aid. The program was a good balance of service learning and cultural activities. The program leaders, staff and community were dedicated, genuine and helpful. This an “intro” trip to Guatemala for 1 week, including 4 service days and 2 tourism days. The Eco-Guest House is very comfortable: great accommodation, showers, and fresh made local gourmet meals. I highly recommend Xela Aid- it is full-service volunteer, cultural, and tourism rolled into one.
As a nursing student, this program contributed to my clinical skills, increased my knowledge of community health strategies and raised awareness of global health issues.