Stop 1: Depart for Pijal, Ecuador
Stop 2: Sacha WarmiKuna Women’s Project
Connect with local women in the Andes to learn how traditional skills like weaving and cooking are used to strengthen families and preserve cultural heritage.
Stop 3: Cultural Exchange in Pijal
Through hands-on activities like making aji salsa and exploring textile art, students will gain insight into daily life and cultural traditions in an Indigenous Andean community.
Stop 4: Local Farm-to-Table Lunch
Savor a homemade meal prepared with fresh ingredients harvested that very morning, showcasing Ecuador’s rich farm-to-table flavors.
Engage with Indigenous artisans and explore one of Ecuador’s most vibrant markets, filled with colorful crafts, textiles, and cultural energy.
Stop 6: Overnight in Pijal, Ecuador