HERITAGE TOUR

Live an authentic tourist experience and learn about Loiza’s natural and cultural heritage and Centro Esperanza’s long and extraordinary commitment to community service.

Are you one of those people who like to explore and enjoy a place-based experience? Or one of those who travel and visit craving and seeking new experiences? Are you into exploring new places with the purpose of enriching your knowledge and learning about the essence of places and their people?

Living this experience will lead you to discover Loíza’s geographical, cultural and natural marvels in the company of its best ambassadors: our young people!

They will give you a tour of Centro Esperanza and its surroundings, located in the neighborhood of Colobó, and the occasion to actively connect with the music and experience bomba dancing, one of Loiza’s most outstanding cultural manifestations.

As you live through this spectacular heritage tour, you will fall in love with our community and learn – beyond your visit – how to get involved and collaborate with Centro Esperanza’s mission of hope

You will learn about and experience first-hand:

  • Loiza’s traditional culture, history, geographical and natural context.
  • The most common birds found in Centro Esperanza’s surroundings and birding as a door to connect with nature.
  • The "bomba", one of the most emblematic musical genres of Loíza and Puerto Rico. You will be able to dance, play the barril (traditional drum) and learn to distinguish the different rhythms of the genre.
  • The magic of Centro Esperanza’s Melodies of Hope program and its power to transform the lives of children and youth through music education.
  • Loiza’s unique identity.
  • Centro Esperanza’s contributions to the lives of children and) families in Loíza and neighboring towns.

What you need to know to participate in tour:

  • The cost of the tour in CE is $45 per person, 5 years and up.
  • We have packages for groups. ​
    We invite you to communicate with us to talk about our different options for groups.
  • Meeting Point: Centro Esperanza, Loiza.
    Adress: PR- 187 Km. 23.1, Colobó Medianía Alta, Loiza Puerto Rico. Google Maps Maps (Apple)
  • Tours available: Saturday and Sunday Hours of operation: 9:00am and 1:00pm Duration: 2 hours.
  • Minors under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian: Under 18 years. 
  • Reservation required. We accept walk-ins, subject to availability of the day.
  • We reserve the right of admission.

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