Cuenca, Ecuador

Live and learn in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Cuenca.
It's a perfect balance between a bustling city and small, country town.

June 17th - June 27th, 2027 (10 days)*

Flexible Dates. Contact Us for Details.

Program fee:$2,650 USD

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What's Involved

  • Seven days of service learning at a local organization, applying classroom discussions to real-life service within the Ecuadorian community

  • Local hand-picked homestay families with three traditional meals per day

  • 3-day beach trip and day excursions out to the little Galapagos

  • Cultural immersion activities (cultural workshops, market exploration, cooking classes, bailoterapia and more)

  • Weekend excursions to ancient Incan ruins and untouched national parks


Program fee: $1,950 USD

Where Your Money Goes

Your program with El Nomad contributes holistically to the local community and economy of Cuenca, Ecuador. Here’s what’s included in your program: 

  • Airport pickup and transportation from Guayaquil or Quito to Cuenca upon arrival and prior to departure (either flight or van, depending on where you fly in to)

  • Full day on-site orientation with city tour (Yes, there will be a red double-decker bus) and welcome meal (psst – we might bully you into trying some freshly roasted Guinea Pig – “cuy” in Spanish

  • Prepaid bus pass & rental cell phone with credit to start you out

  • 3-day trip to the Ecuadorian coast: Ayampe, Isla de la Plata, Machalilla National Park

  • Cultural activities and weekend excursions out to Cajas National Park and Ingapirca Ruins

  • 24-hour emergency number in-country and bilingual on-site staff

  • Access to the El Nomad Center with sporting equipment rentals, movies, lounge area for students, travel resources, bilingual book exchange, etc.

  • Re-entry workshop

  • Program fees and taxes

Takeaways

Through an experiential learning model and a focus on local immersion experiences, you will leave with hard skills and valuable connections, including:

  • Gain field experience in the planning, analysis, and execution of a community-oriented service project

  • Contribute to a long-term partnership with a local organization that extends beyond your time in Ecuador

  • Home away from home. Local Ecuadorian friends and a second family in Ecuador

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