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In the remote beach of Arequipa region, were many coves or small bays are, is set this ecolodge and scallops marine farm, in front of one of the most beautiful beaches of Peru, on an alien landscape of desertic coast line. Few years ago was only reachable navigating for 20km, now a new highway is near and we have a dirt road access. Home of many marine life, where the locals are the Humboldt penguins, sea otters and many sea lions and sea birds. We are a family run project that aims to protect this area of urban development and overexploitation of marine resources, being guardians of this place for the past 20 years.
It's mandatory that you speak Spanish at least as intermediate level, and be over 23 years old, with time for a minimum period of 3 weeks with us as volunteers.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a seasonal beach ecolodge, our team is from people all around Peru that appreciate nature and the ocean. Being on a remote area, we live in a community basis, you will get the opportunity to meet amazing people with different skills like fishing, cooking, paddling, handycrafts. Spanish is the only language spoken by all the team.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
According to the needs of the lodge & marine farm, tasks might vary. The primary duty is to help our workers with tasks that do not require training. Each morning will be assigned an area of help and a worker to help for the day. It is crucial that volunteers maintain flexibility as our needs change.
All volunteers may be asked to do general tasks in the following areas:
General maintenance and coastline keeping: This can include taking care of the gardens, cleaning the beach area, cleaning the paths around the property, painting and decorating jobs, cleaning the reception area, cleaning the bar and restaurant area windows, cleaning the boat and sea equipment, and more.
Housekeeping: Helping our housekeeping staff includes cleaning the rooms where guests stay, washing the walls, furniture, and mattresses, cleaning bathrooms, changing sheets.
Kitchen: Washing dishes, taking care of food compost, cleaning the kitchen.
Scallops marine farm: Help with the movement and sortment of the seashells and cleaning the farming system.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: 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
Volunteers should always keep in mind about their role as hosts and hostesses, creating a good environment for our guests which are mostly families and couples.
Accommodation will be provided in the volunteer room comprised of 4 beds and shared bathrooms.
Drinking and smoking are not allowed in the facilities.
Silence time after 10:00 p.m. that we shut down the power generator.What else ...
There are different remote and desolate coves with beaches on a walking distance, transport is not easy to take, so you might end up exploring a lot walking (bring snickers), this area is remote and barely deep explored. Inside the property there is a 400 hundred year old anchor of whom nobody knows anything at all, it might be pin marking something.
5km navigating south, is the location of a national park, were sea lions, penguins and thousand of sea birds live. A tour to this place will be provided as a treat when we get free spaces on the boat if you stay 3 weeks or more with us.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet is provided via satelite, fast enough, but it's very limited speed data plan, in case you do remote internet work, we can let you recharge our service plan for those days you might need fast connection.
Space for parking camper vans
Needs to be 4x4 mandatory.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The ecolodge is located in a pretty remote location. It's not too difficult to get there but there are no no towns nearby.
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The ecolodge is located in a pretty remote location. It's not too difficult to get there but there are no no towns nearby.
Besides the workers, the clients… read more
¡Excelente experiencia de un mes en la Caleta San José!
Aprender a trabajar en el hotel o en el restaurante fue muy enriquecedor, ¡sobre todo porque el equipo es muy atento y muy simpático!
Las tareas son variadas, nunca hay un momento aburrido y durante el tiempo libre, caminar por el desierto marino o navegar en los kayaks es mágico (muy… read more
Most of the time his task was to be our eyes at some of the viewpoints, to react if there was anything out of normal behavior.
As a mentioned was law season so our duties wasn't too hard, defenatly you will have planty to explore and to learn.
Thank you to all the family and Isaias for giving us a great experience.
I hope that you continue adding good experiences in this trip and… read more