It is very tropical with palm trees everywhere. The land is very pretty and green. Though we were near the ocean, you could see the snow capped mountains in the distance. Esperanza was a very poor city. The streets are very dusty and dirty with trash everywhere.
Most homes are very small and dilapidated.
There are chickens, wild dogs, donkeys and other animals that roam around the city. The orphanage held a school for all the children of the town. So after we stumbled to breakfast, we went to our designated classrooms while others worked on construction and clean up projects. We took a break for lunch and then went back for the second round of kids. This trip was one of the best trips I have ever taken.