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Hello! My name is Erwin, with my mother and brother we are a local family living in the cloud forest near Machu Picchu. In our property we are developing an eco tourism project with trails to waterfalls, mountains and botanical gardens.
Our project is located 2 km from Machu Picchu. In 1998 , at the initiative of my mother , we started reforestation and creation of an ecological park that today is visited by tourists who want to enjoy nature in Machu Picchu. Looking for the restoration and preservation of wildlife habitat for increasing the native flora and fauna and biodiversity conservation.
To support our project, we auto finance us and supply us with land resources and generate economic resources from the services we offer to visitors such as accommodation, camping and restaurant.
Hola! Mi nombre es Erwin, junto a mi madre y mi hermano somos una familia local que vivimos en el bosque de neblina cerca de Machupicchu. En nuestra propiedad venimos desarrollando un proyecto de ecoturismo con senderos a cascadas, montañas y jardines botánicos.
Nuestro proyecto se ubica a 2Km de Machupicchu. En el año 1998, a iniciativa de mi madre, iniciamos la reforestación y creación del parque que hoy es visitado por los turistas que desean disfrutar de la naturaleza en Machupicchu. Buscando la restauración del habitat silvestre para el incremento de la flora y fauna nativa y la conservación de la biodiversidad.
Para sostener nuestro proyecto buscamos auto financiarnos y abastecernos de recursos de la tierra. Generamos nuestros propios recursos económicos ofreciendo servicios de alojamiento, camping y alimentos a los visitantes.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We share our place to volunteers as they would be part of our family, and after few weeks they will become. We are so happy to become good friends and that they share our passion for nature conservation and for this project.
Since we are peruvian and we grew up here you will find an authentic experience and authentic peruvian food you will love.
Living far away from the city facilities taught us a different way of living, how we manage our energy, how we get our food, how we live and work and even what we do with the trash.
For example we supply some of our food from the garden, and most of our remedies can be found in the field. We also generate our own electricity, we manage our energy in a different way since it is reduced. Trash is a big topic here since there isn't a solution provided by our government, we reduce, recycle, compost and select the different types of trash finally we walk 2 Km with it to the garbage place.
We have gained some knowledge about plants cultivation, reforestation, ecology and biodiversity. Same for the house maintenance and construction, since we need to solve everything by ourselves we have plenty of tools and some knowledge on carpentry, masonry, electronics, electricity, etc.
We are happy to share all of these and more.Help
We welcome volunteers who would like to help us somehow with all their skills, commitment, creativity, love, good vibes, ideas, knowledge and experience.
Requirements:
- Commitment
- Self motivated
- Energetic
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Nature lover
Interviews will be done through What's App, so please leave me your contact number and specify the dates when you will be available.
We are looking for volunteers with some experience or skills in:
Networking, marketing, content creation, customer service, artistic painting, graphic design.
Nature sciences.
Gardening, physical tasks, building, diy, maintenance of tools.
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Damos la bienvenida a voluntarios que quieran ayudarnos de alguna manera con todas sus habilidades, compromiso, creatividad, amor, buena vibra, ideas, conocimientos y experiencia.
Requisitos:
- Compromiso
- Auto motivado
- Energético
- Sensible y empático.
- Amante de la naturaleza
Las entrevistas se realizarán a través de What's App, así que por favor déjame tu número de contacto y especifica las fechas en las que estarás disponible.
Buscamos voluntarios con alguna experiencia o habilidades en:
Networking, marketing, creación de contenidos, atención al cliente, pintura artística, diseño gráfico.
Ciencias de la naturaleza.
Jardinería, tareas físicas, construcción, bricolaje, mantenimiento de herramientas.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Quechua: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
The project is located in an area surrounded by lush vegetation which run rivers and beautiful waterfalls. It is located just below the Waynapicchu, 2km (half hour) way of Machu Picchu.
Our house has a terrace with beautiful view of the mountains, big garden, organic bananas and avocados, access to the forest and pristine rivers.
We offer a bed in a rustic and shared bedroom or campground if prefered, wi- fi and a friendly and familiar atmosphere where mutual respect and appreciation prevails.
We offer 3 meals per day one working days and 1 meal on free days.
Since food can be different from the one you are used to, you are free to bring your own fruits or other groceries. Please notice, there is not a kitchen for use.
El proyecto se localiza en un area rodeada de exhuberante vegetación donde discurren rios y hermosas cascadas. Está ubicado justo debajo del Waynapicchu, a 2Km (media hora) del camino a Machupicchu.
Nuestra casa cuenta con terraza con hermosa vista a las montañas, jardines inmensos, plátanos y paltas orgánicas, accesos al bosque y rios de aguas cristalinas.
Ofrecemos habitaciones sencillas o lugares en nuestro camping si lo prefieren, internet wi-fi y un ambiente y trato familiar donde prevalece el respeto y gratitud mutua.
Ofrecemos 3 comidas al día los días de trabajo y 1 comida en sus días libres. Como nuestra comida es diferente a la que acostumbran, pueden sentirse libres de traer lo que necesiten como frutas o golosinas por ejemplo. Por favor sepa que no hay una cocina para usar.What else ...
We are very close to Machupicchu, you can come to our area on a mini-van or by train from Cusco (mini-van is cheaper). We will assist volunteers to get to our area. We can organize going together to Machupicchu and other excursions to beautiful atractions in our area.
We had really nice experiences with volunteers from all over the world which has permitted us to exchange culture and points of view, we have learned many things from each other, share experiences, have fun, made some short trips and adventures in nature.
We are still in contact with them, we have become a familly and always remember their contribution, initiative and love to our initiative.
Thank you Felix, Santiago, Valerie, Catalina, Rowan, Mariana, Amelia, Ricardo, Isabel, Jeff, Jason, Andrea Ponti y Andrea Jiménes, Charlie Aodhán, Manon, Fiona y Daniela, Andrea y Tanguy, Cort, Kamilla, Paige, Federico, Laura y David, Camila y Elena, Marie, Libero, Marion, Gaby, Francesco, Bruna, Irini, Jeremy, Luna, Christophe y Steven, Jotti, Sarah, Layla y Ross, Christophe Mermillod, Leonardo, Maciek, Simon, Annie, Angelique y Sarah Berry, Carla, Stella, Jasmin, Mikha, Caiden, Antoine y Nadège, Kim y Paul, Eleonora, Federico Fabriani, Leon, Cyril. Thanks to all our visitors who gave us some minutes of their journey to encourage us, share some ideas or even gave a hand in some tasks.
Love to all.
Erwin and NellyA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have satellite internet and our electricity supply is generated by ourselves, so our internet connection is not 100% guaranteed although fast enough (starlink provided)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours per day, 5 days a week
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En 50 años la familia de Erwin hizo tanto trabajo para convertir el lugar en un paraíso:
-Jardín botánico con diversidad de plantas y vida silvestre, donde vas a encontrar muchas familias de aves, mariposas, otros animales,… read more
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En 50 años la familia de Erwin hizo tanto trabajo para convertir el lugar en un paraíso:
-Jardín botánico con diversidad de plantas y vida silvestre, donde vas a encontrar muchas familias de aves, mariposas, otros animales,… read more
Voy a continuar mi feedback en español porque hay mucho que me gustaría contar. Joy siempre dispuesta a ayudar, curiosa por aprender, respetuosa y responsable. Las primeras 4 semanas pasaron súper rápido y era una pena verla irse. Pero volvió, esta vez… read more
Cristina llegó de manera inesperada y conectó con cada uno de nosotros como si fuera parte de la familia, de inmediato sabía lo que hacía falta y nos hechaba una mano en todo y a todos :) por supuesto además encontramos (o reencontramos) una gran hermana siempre dispuesta a cuidarnos, escucharnos y darnos consejo.
Cristina… read more
Erwin es una increíble persona, es muy educado, honesto y sobretodo humilde, lo admiro mucho. Su mamá, la Sra Nelly también una maravilla de persona, desde el primer día me acogió muy bien y me hicieron parte de su… read more
Muy atento y servicial, siempre dispuesto a ayudar y con energía infinita tanto para las tareas duras y físicas,… read more
Es un lugar espectacular con un jardin y una catarata muy lindo.
Erwin y Nelly hacen un trabajo de conservation de la fauna y la flora muy importante donde yo he visto muchas mariposas, pájaros, flores increible y un oso ! (Tengo mucha suerte!)
Mi trabajo consistaba en recepcion, ayuda en el… read more
Erwin is laid back and flexible, reliable and listens to feedback and ideas. He's a humorous guy with great knowledge of natural history, and we enjoyed conversations and banter.
The accommodations are as good as you can get, delicious meals… read more
Gracias por dedicar tu tiempo y siempre estar disponible para echarnos una mano a todos, todos aquí te recordamos con mucho cariño, gracias por involucrarte en nuestro proyecto y por tu amistad, gracias por… read more
Fue mi primera experiencia de voluntariado y estoy muy agradecida de que me hayan aceptado en este lugar, ha sido inolvidable. Cada día para mí era una aventura, estuve… read more
Muchas gracias por las lecciones, las recetas y por llenar de buen humor nuestra cocina! Ese insumo indispensable para la elaboración de las comidas que compartimos cada día. Las señoras y la familia te extrañaremos muchísimo chinvergënza! Un abrazo y que la vida te de lo mejor :)
Gracias por tu apoyo y disposición, siempre con buen ánimo y trayendo alegría en la casa. ¡Continúa mejorando tu español, que te vaya muy bien!
Thanks for your time here and your commitment to our project, I would like to highlight her enthusiasm for researching about the plant species we grow in the gardens and the results of her work, leaving some knowledge to be shared to our visitors. Thank you very much!
The location is close to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. It is very peaceful and surrounded by nature. We saw so many different butterflies!
Erwin was a pleasure to work for. He is open to ideas and made sure we had all the tools we needed for the carpentry projects. We… read more
Nuestra experiencia fue mágica y fue muy especial poder conocer a Erwin, a toda la familia y al equipo de personas que trabajan aquí. Nos sentimos muy contentos de haber… read more
Ayudé en la recepción, el restaurante y el albergue. También… read more
Lo explicaré por partes.
El paisaje: Verde y bello. Plantas con diferentes texturas, colores y tamaños, que sirven de escenario para la vida de muchos animales, sobretodo pájaros e insectos. Si eres observador, puedes ver escenas dignas de documental, protagonizadas por… read more
Erwin and Nely I'm very grateful for the… read more
Alan es muy sencillo, divertido y muy trabajador. Muy amable con todos y siempre con una sonrisa y buenas ganas que contagian a los demás. Nos dejó un buen recuerdo con el trabajo que hicimos juntos, las ricas recetas que nos enseñó y preparó, las señoras siguen preparando tus… read more
Un abrazo amigos!
Este lugar es mágico! esta al frente de huayna picchu, en medio de la ferrovia, es un lugar muy tranquilo, La señora Nelly y Erwin son personas hermosas, de las cuales aprendi demasiado!! sin duda volvería.
Mi ayuda consistió en hacer… read more
They are all very friendly and try to make the best out of your stay.
No matter if you are working in the restaurant, reception or in the gardens it is the perfect opportunity to improve your Spanish, learn something about peruvian culture and nature.
Sometimes it can be very quiet and it might… read more
Mucha pena que haya tenido que irse.
Que te vaya muy bien amigo y si tienes la oportunidad de regresar a Perú no olvides visitarnos!
La primera vez que pido ayuda con este tipo de trabajo. Siempre animándoles a sobrepasar sus límites y Simon sin duda lo hizo! Trabajamos en el frío, totalmente mojados, bajo la brisa húmeda de las Cascadas. Lo aprecio mucho, su esfuerzo y compañía porque sin ellos sin duda no lo hubiera hecho. Un gran amigo, muy… read more
Naomi (Stella) is for sure surprisingly hardworking, she was here for few days but I felt she have been for a month 'cause we have done many things together and she did many things by her own too. She is very skilled in many tasks, she never stops, always enthusiastic… read more
Jasmin is very fun and interesting person, you'll never get bored with her. For sure she was really helpful and responsible moreover a nice friend.
Thanks for your help here, and for the good time we had. I really enjoyed it!
Your map is still at reception, it's so beautiful and helpful, you are becoming a famous artist worldwide because I always talk about you when our visitors like your map. Thanks so much for staying here a little more just to finish it :)
We'd love to… read more
Erwin was good at varying the work and was fun to hang out with.
This family will make you feel right at home, no matter your level of… read more
Thanks for your feedback! But more importantly thanks for your time and help. I enjoyed your company, you are such a great person! Happy, intuitive, with a lot of energy and good vibes :)
My mom is also very glad and grateful, she sends her greetings to you.
She and all of the people who had the pleasure to meet you say that you are… read more
I recommend… read more
I'm sorry to you and all of my previous volunteers, it seems that I'm so busy to reply to all your nice comments. I'll take the time to answer all of them.
Sarah was a nice volunteer and a lovely and sincere friend, I'm grateful for all her tips, ideas and suggestions.
Keep enjoying your time in Peru!
Erwin amd his mum are so lovely and gave me such a nice farewell. Erwin genuinely has an interest to get new ideas and input from other people and to progress the business and land. I found it so easy to pass on any ideas i had for… read more