"Desert Meets Sea: Indigenous Heritage and Coastal Conservation" Teenagers 14-18 years | Adaptable for families with children 12+ Base Locations: Riohacha (Wayuu Territory) Cabo de la Vela Punta Gallinas Tayrona National Park Santa Marta Days 1-2: Cartagena - Historic Consciousness Arrival in Cartagena's UNESCO World Heritage site Workshop: "Colonial History and Modern Social Justice" Community visit to displaced populations projects Service Learning: English tutoring in local schools Salsa dancing and Caribbean culture immersion Days 3-5: Wayuu Territory Immersion Journey to Riohacha and Wayuu land Homestay with indigenous families (ranchería experience) Traditional weaving workshops with Wayuu women Social Impact: Support for women's cooperative and craft development Sacred site visits and cultural protocol learning Desert survival skills and traditional knowledge Days 6-8: Cabo de la Vela - Extreme Geography & Resilience Remote desert peninsula exploration Wind energy project visits (La Guajira wind farms) Community Service: Solar energy installation in remote schools Traditional fishing with local communities Star-gazing and ancestral astronomy Water conservation project participation Days 9-10: Punta Gallinas - Continental Extremes Journey to South America's northernmost point Flamingo conservation project support Environmental Action: Mangrove restoration initiatives Cultural exchange with Wayuu communities Traditional salt harvesting experience Days 11-13: Tayrona National Park - Coastal Conservation Archaeological site exploration Marine Conservation: Beach turtle protection program Coral reef restoration project participation Indigenous Kogui people cultural exchange (if available) Sustainable tourism impact study Days 14-15: Santa Marta Integration & Departure Urban social projects in Santa Marta barrios Final reflection and presentation preparation Cultural celebration with all community partners Impact assessment and future commitment planning Education: Technology and language support in rural schools Women's Empowerment: Support for Wayuu women's cooperatives Environmental Protection: Marine and desert ecosystem conservation Energy Access: Renewable energy installation in remote communities Cultural Preservation: Documentation and support of indigenous traditionsDaily Itinerary
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