We’re traveling to a foreign country, and it’s important to know established guidelines for your health. The US State Department website has a lot of important information that you should read before deciding to join the trip.

Each person on this trip will be covered by The Pulsera Project’s emergency medical evacuation policy which provides for medical transport back to the U.S. should a situation warrant evacuation.

If someone on the trip feels too ill to travel, they will not be left alone. Someone will be with them at all times.

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Guatemala has infamously perilous roads, so all of our travel will be private, with modern vans. We’ve been working with the same transportation company for over five years now on all project trips in Guatemala, and spare no expense in ensuring everyone’s safety and comfort.

All of the hotels we’ll be staying at will offer a variety of breakfast options, ranging from U.S. staples like eggs, continental breakfasts, as well as more traditional Guatemalan fare.

We’ll eat at a range of restaurants, including at restaurants offering authentic cuisine from other Latin American countries. There’s truly something for everyone, and we can accommodate most dietary restrictions.

Trip leaders will have phones at all times to be used in cases of emergency. Some carriers also provide free data and calling in Guatemala, and everywhere we stay will have wifi.  

There will be time each day to call/text home and check in with family. Apart from that, we ask that phone use be kept to a minimum so we can all be present to share in the adventure we’ll be having! 

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The Pulsera Project functions very differently from most NGOs and non-profit organizations, both practically and philosophically. We’ll share stories, articles, and insight from some of the most progressive experts on development, education, and global issues. You’ll gain a richer understanding of not only the people you’ve supported, but the new ways we’re trying to address very old problems.

These trips are meant to deepen and challenge how we understand poverty, development, pedagogy, and much more, and this is equally true of the Pulsera staff and artisan partners we’ll be visiting. These trips are a true encapsulation of everything the project seeks – solidarity, a spirit of sharing and adventure, and a deep respect for the wisdom and insights each of us can offer.

Both artists and partners will be eager to hear your stories, about past sales, how your students connect with the project, and much more. Further, we will have in-depth discussions about improving the project, both for Central Americans and people in the U.S. Photos and videos of sales are always appreciated by all our Central American partners, so make sure you have some on your phone! 

This summer, you’ll be jetting off to an entirely different world. Whether you’ve traveled abroad before or even spent time in Guatemala, we promise this trip to be a unique experience. Apart from meeting and getting to know the very people your pulsera sales benefit, you’ll confront new ways of both being and understanding one’s place in the world.

In an effort to maximize what you can gain from the trip, we will have a facebook group with periodic readings and videos to help prepare for the trip, which will also allow us to get to know each other a bit ahead of time as well. These pre-trip readings have been universally appreciated by previous trip participants, and we promise to not give you too much “homework” in the months leading up to the trip.

Finally, on the trip itself we will have time carved out for discussions, both about what we’re seeing and doing, and how we can improve the project. These conversations will not only allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the history and evolution of the project, but also be active participants in shaping the Pulsera Project in the years ahead!