EXPERIENCE BAHIA DE CARAQUEZ

Bahia de Caraquez is a growing city with 30,000 inhabitants with small town hospitality located on the Ecuadorian coast

This city is known as one of the safest and cleanest cities in Ecuador and in 1999 was declared an Ecocity. It has many natural attractions including many beautiful islands that can be easily reached .Bahia is close to many major cities and different landscapes. There is Canoa, a beach town known for its surf,which is a hotspot for tourists, half an hour from Bahia. In Canoa there are very popular beaches, clubs, and restaurants. Bahia itself is a relaxed and very safe place to live in with a constantly tropical temperature of between 23 and 36 degrees centigrade.

The school is situated five kilometres from the centre of town with a frequent bus system. The Ecuadorian countryside can also be reached in less than an hour. Portoviejo, the provincial capital, is nearby, as well as Manta, a beautiful port city; Montecristi, the birthplace of the “Panama hat” is the perfect place to buy souvenirs or just admire artisans´ work.

Besides that Bahia is strategically located for some of the main cities and attractions...for example by plane it can be reached in the following times. 35 minutes to Quito, 45 minutes Cuenca , 5 hours to the jungle, 6 hours to Galapagos Islands.

During the weekend the volunteer has the opportunity to go out on the town with the program’s leader, Vladir.There are many bars, clubs, and restaurants that one can visit.The volunteer can experience Bahia´s nightlife, learn how to dance, and meet people.

Bahia is known for its warm people and open atmosphere.Everyone here is friendly and excited to meet foreigners.

The food in Bahia is very typical of the coast. There is chicken, rice, beans, meat, many varieties of seafood, juices, and plantains cooked and prepared in many ways. In addition there are, of course, pizza, pasta, and hamburger restaurants where one can go when craving food from home. Bahia is a beautiful city where everyone can find something that he or she likes, whether it’s nightlife, travel, the beach, or the people. Bahia welcomes you to come share in its mission to educate the children and spread Ecuadorian culture.