The Ritz-Carlton, Dorado Beach

The Ritz-Carlton, Dorado Beach

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Coral Reefs - Cities Under the Sea: Ever wonder what is a coral reef? Is it a plant or an animal or both? Through games, multi-media, and crafts, explore the magical ecosystem known as the “City Under The Sea”.

Fish Form and Function: Fish come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Through a variety of activities, we’ll discover the clever and weird ways to learn a lot about a fish’s life just by looking at its color and shape.

Wonders of Water: Water truly is unique! It is what makes planet earth different than other planets! What makes water so special? Join the adventure to learn more!

Gardening Gurus: Come dig in and explore everything plants have to offer. Join us as we plant seeds in the organic garden or native vegetation plot, harvest herbs, fruits and veggies for a snack or for organic cooking, and understand what is compost! We learn about the plants the Taíno farmed and used for medicine.

Fun in the Sun: The sun is the closest star to earth and the center of our solar system. We learn to use the sun to our advantage as we create our own food, power, and crafts using free solar energy from the sun.

Creatures of the Night: We experience the heightened sensory awareness that comes from being outdoors at night, including sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell and intuition. We watch and learn how other species far surpass our limited abilities to function in the dark and become entranced by this other-world of mystery and beauty when the sun is down.


Taino Arts and Crafts: With a focus on the art, music, dance, and belief system of the Taíno, guests will complete a series of art and craft projects that imitate Taíno crafts. We’ll learn about the Taíno lifestyle and interaction with their natural environment. We close with a reflection on how a spiritual connection to nature results in respect for it and ultimately good stewardship.



From Junk to Funk: Using recycled materials that would have otherwise been thrown away, this “eco-art” activity helps us better understand how nature recycles and reuses everything. We also discuss how human consumption and waste can affect nature.

Living Green I: Through a treasure hunt that leads through the Ambassadors center, see what makes this a LEED Platinum certified. Next, each guest will select his or her favorite green building element and then the group will discuss it. Through fun activities, guests will learn to apply what they have discovered about sustainability in homes and at school.


Taino Way of Life: Explore the way of life of the Taíno through a scavenger hunt , Taíno cooking, gardening, and storytelling. We’ll understand how the Taíno lifestyle was sustainable, and understand lessons we can learn from these indigenous peoples about how to manage our natural resources.


Reef Adaptations: The reef holds much more than coral and fish! This snorkel excursion will explore plants, algae, and invertebrates. We will explore how they are adapted to their environment and ecologically connected to each other, how all communities are connected, and the connections between land and sea.


Night Life on the Reef: With flashlights and trained Naturalists, we take the curious and adventurous on an excursion of a lifetime to discover the fascinating world of the reef at night. Previous snorkeling experience required.



Forest Karst Hike: Discover the geology and ecology of Puerto Rico, with a focus on native plant and animal species that live in the mountains directly behind the property. We will demonstrate that our mountains are made of ancient coral reef material (calcium carbonate). We will also explore evidence of the ancient Taino culture and consider how these people survived in this region.