The programs described on this page are samples. We can develop a new custom program on any subject, anywhere in the Western Hemisphere or Europe, including locations in the United States for “study away” programs. We specialize in community-based and culturally-immersive experiences.
Nicaragua: Sustainable Agriculture
Nicaragua: Sustainable Agriculture
This program in rural Nicaragua gives students the opportunity to learn about sustainable, organic coffee farming.
Program Highlights
Immersive community experience with homestay families
Tour of coffee plantation and every step of the coffee making process
Learn about permaculture and sustainable agriculture
Visit to colonial city of Granada
Students will spend the week with the women of the Nuevo Amanacer or “New Dawn” Women’s Coffee Cooperative. Students will learn about every step of the coffee cultivation process as well as the strengths and challenges of direct trade. Additionally, students will learn recent and colonial Nicaraguan history through visits to Esteli and Granda.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive to Managua, program orientation
Day 2
Travel to highland city of Esteli, Socio-political history through mural tour, transfer to rural community of Sontule, check in with homestay families
Day 3
Coffee plantation and community tour and viewpoint hike
Day 4
Early morning wildlife walk with local guide, hands-on coffee farming experience, baseball practice with local players
Day 5
Optional cow milking, Coffee roasting over wood fire, Presentation with New Dawn Cooperative president
Day 6
Return to Esteli, Visit to sustainable roastery, Transfer to Masaya Volcano National Park to overlook active volcano
Day 7
Walking tour of colonial city of Granada, Visit to social enterprise, Transfer to Laguna de Apoyo for swimming and reflection
Day 8
Departure
