Jadán Work Trip Itinerary

Trip Dates

Arrive By

Cuenca Lodging

Cost

Register By

July 23 – August 2

Friday 5:00PM

Posada Del Angel

$1,700.00

April 1, 2027

A work day, start to finish

Six of the eleven days run like this.

  • 7:45Check-in and work meeting
  • 8:00On the worksite
  • middayLunch is brought out to you
  • 4:00 pmBack to your family
  • 4:00–6:00Shower, dinner, rest
  • 6:00–8:00Evening activity in the center
  • 8:30 pmHome for the night
  • breaksWhenever you need them

What to bring to the worksite — every day

Water bottle Sunscreen Hat Work gloves Long-sleeve shirt Rain jacket Small first aid kit

Think layers. Jadán sits at 9,300 feet — mornings are cold, midday is not, and the UV is severe year round.

Day by Day

Friday Day 1 · [date] Arrive

Land in Cuenca

  • by 5:00 pm
    Check in to the hotel[Hotel name & address]
  • 6:00–9:00
    Group dinner. Introductions with the Jadán leaders, and an overview of the projects and who's on which one.[Restaurant & address]
Saturday Day 2 · [date] First day

Into Jadán, and meeting your family

The only work day that doesn't follow the standard rhythm — you're travelling and getting settled first.

  • 7:30–8:00
    Breakfast at the hotel
  • 8:00
    Depart for Jadán
  • 9:00
    Arrive. Meet your family and go to your home.
  • 11:00
    Meet in the center, out to the worksites
  • 4:00 pm
    Back to your home. Shower, dinner, rest.
  • 6:00–8:00
    Evening activityvaries
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday Days 3, 4 & 6 Work days

Standard work days

These three run exactly on the rhythm above — 7:45 check-in through 8:30 home. What's different about them:

  • one morning
    Pop Up Shop in the center — new and gently used clothes
  • 9:00–11:00
    Kids Camp in LlayzhatanoptionalAn alternative to the worksite if construction isn't your thing, or your body needs a day off it.
  • evenings
    Bingo, a movie, traditional games, volleyball — the lineup shifts year to year
Tuesday Day 5 · [date] Pachamama

Half day, then the mountain

  • 7:45–12:00
    Check-in, then worksites until noon
  • 9:00–11:00
    Kids Camp in Llayzhatanoptional
  • 12:00–1:45
    Home for lunch, shower, rest
  • 1:45 pm
    Meet in the center of Jadánvolunteers only
  • 2:00–5:00
    Hike on Pachamama. Short and steep, or an easy walk — your choice.
  • 5:00–9:00
    Dinner and time in Cuenca
  • 9:45 pm
    Back in Jadán
Thursday Day 7 · [date] Pampa Mesa

Last day on the worksite

  • 8:00–3:00
    Worksites — finishing up
  • 9:00–11:00
    Kids Camp in Llayzhatanoptional
  • 3:00–5:00
    Group visit to every worksite to see what got done
  • 5:30–6:30
    Home — shower and rest
  • 6:30–8:30
    Pampa Mesa. Each family brings food to share.
Friday
Saturday
Sunday Days 8, 9 & 10 Cuenca

Back to the city — both options are included

  • Fri 7:45
    Meet in the center with all your belongings. Depart Jadán for the hotel in Cuenca.[Hotel name & address]
  • Fri–Sat
    Two days hiking in Cajas — high-altitude lakes and páramooption 1
  • Sun
    Thermal baths at Piedra de Aguaoption 2
  • Sat 7:00 pm
    Farewell dinner[Restaurant & address]
  • otherwise
    The city is yours.
Monday Day 11 · [date] Inicio
  • 7:30–9:00
    Breakfast at the hotel
  • flexible
    Depart for home on your own schedule

Alongside the Work

Kid's Camp

Mornings in Llayzhatan, roughly 9–11. If construction isn’t your thing, or your body needs a day off the worksite, this is where you go.

Pop Up Shop

New and gently used clothes, set up in the center one morning during the week.

Pachamama

Tuesday afternoon hike, volunteers only. Short and steep or an easy walk. Dinner in Cuenca afterward.

Evening Activites

Enjoy time with your family playing Bingo, a photo scavenger hunt and other fun activities.