The
group size for this trip will be 25 - 30 people.
We will be working with local people to build classrooms
for a new school in Caserio
Rosario, Lemoa. We will also be spending time
in activities with village children. Prior construction
experience is not essential.
Schedule (March 23 - April 1, 2012)
Friday
Mar.23
-
Fly to Guatemala City
- Drive to Antigua
- Check into lodging
Saturday
Mar.
24
-
Drive to Chichicastenango (~5 hours)
- Check into hotel
-
Visit Maryknoll Sisters
-
Visit orphanage
Sunday
Mar.
25
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday
Mar.
26
-
Work day
Tuesday
Mar.
27
-
Work day
Wednesday
Mar.
28
-
Work day
Thursday
Mar.
29
-
Work day
Friday
Mar.
30
-
Work day
Saturday
Mar.
31
-
Drive to Antigua (~4 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday
Apr.
1
-
Shuttle to airport (~1 hour)
- Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip is estimated at $1,750
per person; the final amount will depend on group
size and ticketed airfare. This amount will include
group
airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and
most meals during the trip. Here is a breakdown
of what is covered by the per-person contribution:
Costs
covered:
Costs
not covered:
Round-trip
airfare from Denver to Guatemala City
All
ground transportation
All
lodging:
Dormitory
lodging in Guatemala City (1 night)
Tourist
class lodging in Chichicastenango
and Antigua (8 nights; double or triple
occupancy)
Meals:
Breakfast
in Guatemala City
Breakfasts
and dinners in Chichicastenango
Evacuation
insurance
Translators
Extra
airfare from cities other than Denver
Airline
baggage fees
Single
occupancy lodging
Lunches
in Lemoa
Meals
in Antigua
Construction
materials & local foremen
Any
materials for activities with children
Beverages
other than purified water, coffee, and
tea
Tips
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Deposit
(non-refundable)
$200
August
28, 2011
Applications
due
Payment
1
$775
December
11, 2011
Payment
2
$775
(+/-)
February
5, 2012
Final
payment amount will vary according to group
size and ticketed airfare
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
Carla
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