Guanaventuras: attractive community ecotourism offer / women cooperative La Cienaga

Yacine

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Hello
since 2004 I have been working to support a group of women of la Cienaga to set up a community based ecotourism project. 100% of the benefits stay in the community, no foreigners, no intermediaries, no commissions (for me/us) no local barons or big investors. all services available, sleep in family houses, handcrafts, wonderful trails (especially those in the mountain were you have dozen of hidden cascades), unique ethnic food (try pavellon de rey al coco), etc. see the catalog Catalogo 2011 2012 - GuanAventuras
the same women group also produces jams with fruits associated to the shadow coffee gardens ecosystem (De M? Siembra), associating income generation with women empowerment, environmental sustainability and local groups capacity building (many buzz words~~! but true)... they also have a transportation and guides that can take you in the region including Cachote, Bahia de la Aguilas/Pelempito, Lazo Enriquillo los Patos etc. chekc their packages
 

BPL888

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Great Information

Thank you for the great information and link. I was recently in Barahona and would have used their services, if not for a room at least for a tour guide up into the hills. The only outfit I could find doing this was Ecotours Barahona but this seems a better and more direct way to see local sights and directly help the local population. I will definitly investigate using them on my next trip to Barahona. Thanks again.
 

Yacine

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NEXT TIME :) ecotour uses their service too food guides transport and now housing i think, i hope the women will be able to maintain quality standarts
Thank you for the great information and link. I was recently in Barahona and would have used their services, if not for a room at least for a tour guide up into the hills. The only outfit I could find doing this was Ecotours Barahona but this seems a better and more direct way to see local sights and directly help the local population. I will definitly investigate using them on my next trip to Barahona. Thanks again.
 

minerva_feliz

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the same women group also produces jams with fruits associated to the shadow coffee gardens ecosystem (De M? Siembra), associating income generation with women empowerment, environmental sustainability and local groups capacity building (many buzz words~~! but true)...

That jam is absolutely delicious. True story. A fantastic souvenir from the Southwest.

You go, Do?as! :)
 

Caribbeandreamto

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This is an excellent project that should be supported. Here are some photos from my visit of home stays, artisan works and excursions...

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Caribbeandreamto

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Sorry..had some trouble posting the pics. Here they are I hope...

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Can Lid Bracelet

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Presidente Earrings

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La Cienaga Beach

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Baby sleeping at home stay house

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Bahoruco Forest: Excursion to Salto del Angel

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Entrance to Salto del Angel