Immerse yourself in local culture on this volunteer tour to the Dominican Republic. See the highlights of the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo, then travel to Jarabacoa to learn about local agriculture and wildlife and to start your volunteering.

Explore north of San Cristobal where 2,000-year-old drawings cover the walls of the Pomier Caves. Then return to modern Santo Domingo where merengue music lures you into one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant capitals. Walk the cobblestone streets in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus. And take in the late Gothic architecture with Romanesque characteristics. Then try to spy hundreds of species of tropical flora and fauna en route to one of Puerto Plata’s best-kept secrets. Cool off from your day of discovery at natural waterslides and experience the Damajagua Waterfalls etched out of limestone.

Get a taste of Renaissance Spain in Puerto Rico’s capital city of San Juan’s 16th century historic district, bask on Luquillo Beach and snorkel over reefs in the Caribbean.