Help at our eco project and finca in Puyo, Pastaza, Ecuador

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of three who live in Puyo, Ecuador and come from agricultural roots. Our names are Lupe, Pato and Heberth. Puyo is a town of 36,000 inhabitants and is located in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador.

    We started a project some ten years ago with a focus on the reforestation of the Amazon rainforest surrounding our town. We seeded many areas with native species in order to create forest food. Our efforts in creating a sustainable environment and our project will permit us to have a harmonious coexistence with the local fauna and animals. Through the years we witnessed the recolonization of birds, frogs, reptiles and small mammals. We are delighted to coexist with nature and share our home with the fruits of our efforts.

    We are inspired by our efforts to date and, in the course of our project, we combine it with the cosmovision of the indigenous people of Puyo. Our project is being sustained thanks to the help of volunteers from all over the world who offer their time and services. We share our home in the middle of nature and volunteers have the opportunity to participate in our family life. Furthermore they will be able to learn and gain practical experience around the work that we do. Volunteers will connect with nature, nurturing it and experience the rewards of taking care of it through their day-to-day experiences.

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    Somos una familia de tres que vivimos en Puyo, Ecuador y venimos de raíces agrícolas. Nuestros nombres son Lupe, Pato y Heberth. Puyo es un pueblo de 36.000 habitantes y está ubicado en la selva amazónica de Ecuador.

    Comenzamos un proyecto hace unos diez años con un enfoque en la reforestación de la selva amazónica que rodea a nuestra ciudad. Sembramos muchas áreas con especies nativas para crear alimento del bosque. Nuestros esfuerzos en la creación de un entorno sostenible y nuestro proyecto nos permitirá tener una convivencia armoniosa con la fauna y los animales locales. A través de los años fuimos testigos de la recolonización de aves, ranas, reptiles y pequeños mamíferos. Estamos encantados de convivir con la naturaleza y compartir nuestro hogar con los frutos de nuestro esfuerzo.

    Nos inspiramos en nuestro esfuerzo hasta la fecha y, en el transcurso de nuestro proyecto, lo combinamos con la cosmovisión de los pueblos indígenas de Puyo. Nuestro proyecto se sostiene gracias a la ayuda de voluntarios de todo el mundo que ofrecen su tiempo y servicios. Compartimos nuestro hogar en medio de la naturaleza y los voluntarios tienen la oportunidad de participar en nuestra vida familiar. Además, podrán aprender y adquirir experiencia práctica en torno al trabajo que realizamos. Los voluntarios se conectarán con la naturaleza, la nutrirán y experimentarán las recompensas de cuidarla a través de sus experiencias diarias.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The project is focused on natural people, biology students, nature lovers, wildlife photographers and among others who like to explore and discover Amazonian biodiversity.

    They will have a nice enriching experience learning to work with typical farm tools such as the machete, garabato, shovel, hoe, etc. In addition to practices in general biology, ornithology, herpetology, botany, etc. In addition to cultural exchange.

    You will also share life in the Amazon.

    You will have ecological trails to walk and meditate.

    You will enjoy a tropical climate.

    You will be able to learn about the use of plants for the preparation of typical dishes such as Maito, volquetero, chicha de yuca, chontacuro and the biodiversity of Amazonian fruits.

    You can visit beautiful places such as the indigenous communities, giant swings of the Pastaza River.

    Volunteers will be able to have fruits and medicinal plants around the volunteer area such as: guava, naranjilla, mandarin lemon, lemon verbena, hot pepper.

    We have links with indigenous communities in the interior for cultural exchange.
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    El proyecto esta enfocado a personas naturales, estudiantes de biología, apasionados de la naturaleza, fotógrafos wildlife y entre otros que gusten de explorar y descubrir la biodiversidad amazónica.

    Tendrán una linda experiencia enriquecedora aprendiendo a trabajar con herramientas típicas del campo como el machete, garabato, pala, azadon, etc. Además de practicas en biología general sobre, ornitologia, herpetologia, botanica, etc. además de Intercambio cultural.

    También pondrás compartir la vida en el amazonas.

    Tendrás senderos ecológicos para caminar y meditar.

    Disfrutaras del un clima tropical .

    Podrás conocer sobre el uso de las plantas para la preparación de platos típicos como es el Maito, volquetero, chicha de yuca, chontacuro y la biodiversidad de frutas amazónicas.

    Podrás visitar lugares hermosos como son las comunidad Indígenas, columpios gigantes del río Pastaza.

    Los voluntarios podrán disponer de frutas y plantas medicinales alrededor de la zona de voluntarios como son: guayaba, naranjilla, limón mandarina, hierba luisa, ají picante.

    Tenemos enlaces con comunidades indígenas del interior para intercambio cultural.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Daily tasks:

    * Bioconstruction.
    * Reforestation of forests with native forest species.
    * Cleaning and planting of plants destined to feed the local fauna.
    *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ Tracking, care and maintenance of seedlings, trees and shrubs.
    * Biological practices in sampling birds and amphibians.
    * Sometimes laboratory work.
    * among other activities

    Thanks to these tasks we are managing to reforest with species such as: guava, cocoa, cinnamon, banana, papaya, arazá, pineapple, cane, lemon, naranjilla and hot pepper. In addition, we have medicinal plants such as the natural repellent and regenerator called Sangre de Drago, lemon verbena, churuyuyo, sour cane, pedorrera, natural ampicillin, among others.
    Also Amazonian palm trees such as chontaduro, chonta panbil, chonta kilo, chonta corozo among others

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    Los mingas voluntarias se desarrollan durante 4 horas al día, en el horario de 8am a 12:00 pm de Lunes a Viernes.

    Tareas diarias:

    * Bioconstrucción.
    * Reforestación de bosques con especies nativas forestales.
    * Limpieza y siembra de plantas destinadas alimentar la fauna local.
    *️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️ Seguimiento, cuidado y mantenimiento de plántulas, árboles y arbustos.
    * Practicas biológicas en muestreo de aves y anfibios.
    * En ocasiones trabajo de laboratorio.
    * entre otras actividades

    Gracias a estas tareas estamos logrando reforestar con especies como: guayaba, cacao, canela, plátano, papaya, arazá, piña, caña, limón, naranjilla y ají picante. Además, tenemos plantas medicinales como el repelente y regenerador natural llamado sangre de drago, hierba luisa, churuyuyo, caña agria, pedorrera, ampicilina natural entre otros.
    Tambien palmeras amazonicas como son chontaduro, chonta panbil, chonta kilo, chonta corozo entre otros.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    The volunteer rooms are shared between a maximum of 2 people

    Saturday or Sunday are free days and we provide the necessary information so that you can enjoy touring and discovering the tourist attractions of Pastaza.

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    Las habitaciones de voluntarios son compartidas máximo entre 2 personas

    El sábado o domingo son días libres y ponemos a disposición información necesaria para que puedas disfrutar recorriendo y conociendo los atractivos turísticos de Pastaza.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The minimum stay is two weeks where we intend to share our experience.

    * The first week is intended for adaptation
    * The second week you will be able to guide yourself.

    From the project you can make visits in your free time to different Amazonian attractions such as waterfalls, viewpoints, trails, etc.

    - Necessary equipment:

    - Cap
    - ponchos
    - repellent
    -Hat
    - Long pants
    - Rubber boots (optional)
    - Sunscreen
    - Lanterns and/or candles
    - Work gloves
    - Long sleeve shirt.

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    La estadía mínima es de dos semanas donde se pretende compartir nuestra experiencia.

    * La primera semana esta destinada a su adaptación
    * La segunda semana serás capaz de guiarte tu mismo.

    Desde el proyecto podrás hacer visitas en tus tiempos libres de diferentes atractivos amazónicos como cascadas, miradores, senderos, etc.

    - Equipo necesario:

    - Gorra
    - Poncho
    - Repelente
    - Sombrero
    - Pantalón largo
    - Botas de caucho (opcional)
    - Bloqueador solar
    - Linternas y/o velas
    - Guantes de trabajo
    - Camisa manga larga.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Tenemos jardines con espacios de Wifi

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Contamos con un espacio donde ubicar su vehículo

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    En este caso tenesmo reglas con los animales: Si no alteran el ecosistema todo bien, pero si es lo contrario debe abandonar la reserva.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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    This host charges a fee

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    $5 contribution per night
Host ref number: 956432864324

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