Wednesday 16 January 2013

Argentina: Side by Side With Indigenous People

Argentina is popular for its cosmopolitan capital Buenos Aires, tango, the Gaucho cowboys − and its beef! But because the late 90′s, when the currency crashed, it has suffered from extreme poverty, specifically in rural areas. Close to the well-known Iguazu waterfalls in the north, there are several indigenous communities trying to sustain themselves whilst holding onto their ancestors` traditions as they struggle to adapt to contemporary western life. As with indigenous peoples the globe more than, their classic habitat in the sub-tropical forest is either becoming removed or closed off to them, often to make way for forestry, 5 star hotels, and more. This system entails voluntary work with the Guaraní community to support the social and cultural development of the indigenous community members as properly as enhance local employment opportunities.

Highlights
Learn tango in Buenos Aires
Pay a visit to the impressive Iguazú Falls National Park (waterfalls)
Volunteer with a neighborhood Indigenous community
Participate in indigenous ceremonies and rituals
Discover to make handicrafts
Share classes with local children, like activities such as teaching English, games, theater classes, singing
Nearby style river fishing, trekking in the jungle, and birdwatching colorful tropical birds
Unique Elements

The chance to make a difference by way of voluntary work cultural immersion with neighborhood, indigenous Guarani people in a way that as a common tourist you could never experience activities with the nearby young children visits to Buenos Aires and Iguazu falls.

Accomodations

Cabins from 10 – 20 minutes away from the Guaraní host community.

Ideal Time to Go

September to Could

Duration

ten days

Sustainable Components
Focus on community service such as construction of nearby facilities, developing animal pens, digging out and producing fish tanks for fish breeding.
Every project is owned, managed, and overseen by neighborhood community to guarantee sustainability and compliance with local demands.
Meals, accommodation, and fundamental services provided by the nearby host community.
Little group sizes to decrease neighborhood influence (max 15).
Cost

From US $ 1480 per person based on 15 students and one particular complementary trip leader space. Trip value includes all meals and snacks, accommodation, ground transportation, donation to community fund, bilingual group leader, added cultural activities, and 24 hr in-nation help. Rates differ depending on trip length and activities included. Flights not integrated.

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Argentina: Side by Side With Indigenous People

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