This year we will be heading to La Guama, Dominican Republic from May 1-8 of 2019.
We will be building a home and two bio-digesters while in the DR.
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The village – La Guama: The small village is located in the northern part of the Dominican Republic, in the La Vega Province. This area is known for its large agricultural production methods, specifically for cacao, coffee, tobacco, rice and cattle.
The country – Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic, the second largest Caribbean nation after Cuba, neighbours Haiti, the least developed country in the western hemisphere. The country was first explored by Columbus in 1492, and its capital, Santo Domingo (1496) is the oldest European settlement. During colonial times, the island saw difficult days of brutality, conspiracy and downfall, follow by a poor economy and political instability even after gaining independence in 1844. Today, the country is improving with the help of the agriculture and tourism industries. The country’s official language is Spanish.
Home in Jinotega, Nicaragua – Before and After