«Global Gilmpse estuvo tan bien organizado, con cada actividad con un propósito profundo y una conexión con la comunidad local. Mi hija tuvo la oportunidad de participar plenamente en el vibrante tapiz de la cultura de Jarabacoa. Su estancia en la República Dominicana la ha capacitado para convertirse en una joven adulta más compasiva, socialmente consciente y segura de sí misma.»
Yvonne Banks
Padre, Nueva York
Locally known as the Switzerland of the Caribbean, Constanza feels more like the Alps than a Caribbean island. At 4,000 feet above sea level, it is the city with the highest elevation in the country, and it uses this temperate climate to cultivate 80% of the agriculture (mainly strawberries, potatoes, apples, lettuce, and garlic) and 75% of the flowers produced in the Dominican Republic. The small town is also famous for organizing a rebel attack against the dictator Rafael Trujillo in 1959 along one of its winding mountain roads. Constanza’s remote location has deterred most tourism, although the locals believe that the breathtaking views, impressive waterfalls, and ecological reserves will soon turn Constanza into the next hub for national and international ecotourism. Students will enjoy exclusive use of a small family-run hotel at the entrance to town with an on-site restaurant serving some of the best food in Constanza.
