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My name is Perico, and I manage a small guesthouse and our family’s private conservation area, located near Chachapoyas in northern Peru. We’re looking for motivated and nature-loving volunteers to help with daily life at our home and guesthouse, care for our dogs, and contribute to our ongoing efforts to protect this beautiful environment.
It is the first conservation area established in the seasonally tropical deciduous forest of northern Peru. It lies at about 1,800 meters above sea level, in a unique transitional zone where the Andes and the Amazon meet. Here, you’ll find an extraordinary mix of ecosystems — from dry forests to cloud forests — unlike the typical lowland Amazon jungle.
At lowland Amazon, Andean, and mid-elevation tropical deciduous ecosystems coexist in one place, creating a hotspot of biodiversity. The reserve’s buildings are surrounded by a beautiful and growing botanical garden, where native trees and plants are protected and studied.
This Andes–Amazon region is recognized as a global conservation priority, home to many endemic species of flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. The forests around the Utcubamba River valley still hold valuable hardwood species such as tropical cedar and walnut trees, along with abundant wildlife — from birds and foxes to deer and small wild cats.
The Utcubamba Valley itself is spectacular: forest-covered hills, steep canyons, and mountains rise thousands of feet above the river, offering breathtaking views and endless opportunities for exploration. The area is also rich in archaeological sites — including Incan and Chachapoyas ruins, with the famous fortress of Kuelap just a short trip away.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House and pet sitting
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
What makes our place truly special is the incredible nature that surrounds us. The weather is beautiful year-round, the views are breathtaking, and every morning you’ll wake up to the sight of mountains, trees, and vibrant green plants all around you. It’s a peaceful, inspiring environment — perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors and simple living.
During your stay, you’ll also have the chance to explore some of the most amazing places in northern Peru. From ancient Chachapoyas ruins and hidden waterfalls to traditional villages and vibrant markets, there’s so much to see and experience.
It is the perfect place to learn about the rich Chachapoyas culture, practice your Spanish, discover Peruvian cooking, and connect with nature at the same time. It’s not just a volunteer experience — it’s an opportunity to slow down, learn new skills, and become part of a meaningful project in one of Peru’s most beautiful regions.
Help
Right now, we are mainly looking for volunteers who can help with:
- Housekeeping and cleaning around the guesthouse and main house
- Cooking and meal preparation for oneself
- Dog care – feeding, walking, and spending time with our friendly dogs
- Gardening
If you enjoy creating a welcoming and organised environment, love animals, you’ll fit right in!
We also really appreciate creative volunteers — people who enjoy photography, writing, gardening, art, or sustainable living ideas. There’s always room for imagination and new projects!
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
All of the site buildings have been constructed from local materials and in an ecologically friendly manner. Volunteers wil stay in a comfortable room in a side building with it's own bathroom and shower right next to the main building. Unfortunately at the moment there is no electricity yet in this newly renovated side building (torches, gas lamps and candles can be provided, phones can be charged in the main building).
What else ...
There’s a small village (Nogalcucho) nearby where you can easily buy food, snacks, and other essentials. Volunteers also have plenty of free time to explore the main tourist attractions in the area — such as the impressive Kuelap Fortress, the stunning Gocta Waterfalls, the Yalape ruins, the fascinating Leimebamba Museum, the Revash mausoleums, and the breathtaking Lagoon of the Condors.
Public transportation is available between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., making it easy to get around and discover everything this region has to offer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
There is room for a little bus/caravan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Jaques, Judy, Nahual
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Pedro es una persona adorable, que está luchando por el cambiamento climático y por transform el Mundo en un lugar mejor e más egual.
Esta esperiencia ha sido una grande… read more
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Pedro es una persona adorable, que está luchando por el cambiamento climático y por transform el Mundo en un lugar mejor e más egual.
Esta esperiencia ha sido una grande… read more
The accommodation is very nice, the environment is beautiful and relaxing.
The work was not hard, we watered the trees, cleaned the water basin, plant vetiver at the top of the mountain and worked in the garden.
We really had a great time here, we… read more
El sitio es muy bonito y bastante tranquilo. Tuvimos mucho tiempo libre… read more
Definitely an unforgettable and highly recommended volunteer. Her spiritual presence will forever remain in this place.
We are very grateful
I stayed for about a week, worked on 5 days and had the rest of the time off. This is a truly beautiful place and I feel it's a very worthwhile project. On one day we planted trees in the 'reservado', the rest of the time I helped with easy garden duties around the… read more
Her performance was admirable, she is a very responsible, organized and hard-working girl.
She was the ideal volunteer at the right time!
I will always be grateful for… read more
The help here is really a lot, so even without Pedro, I always managed to find some tasks. After a few days, he… read more
Accommodations
- The accommodations were amazing. There was one room available for volunteers. With one… read more
HE IS A VERY KIND AND RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO MADE A VERY GOOD FRIENDSHIP WITH US AND WITH THE LOCAL PEOPLE.
WE WILL MISS YOU LUCIEN!
In life nothing is a coincidence, I just have to thank the Universe for having joined our paths with two wonderful people who definitely leave behind a nice memory and a lasting… read more
Pedro is an incredibly calm, patient, caring, passionate and hard-working man who has dedicated his life to conservation on the reserve. Over the three weeks we were there, we undertook a range of jobs that directly or… read more
Además, estuvieron verdaderamente comprometidos con la causa de nuestro trabajo,… read more
Overall, we had a fantastic time volunteering here. Perico is doing important work, and it was incredibly fulfilling to help him out with it. We had such a fantastic time volunteering here, and we’re so happy to have become friends with Perico and Loli. Thank you guys so much!
First, about the accommodations. We had a private room with… read more
Esperamos volver a verte nuevamente en algún… read more
Perico und Mariloli sind so sympathische und herzliche Menschen.
Die Arbeit in dem sehr schön angelegtem Garten hat mir super gefallen. Die Ausflüge in der Umgebung waren natürlich auch sehr schön.
Vielen Dank für alles. Ich hoffe ich… read more
Mis tareas fueron muy diversas: limpiando jardines, barnizando, regando, plantando, pintando casitas para los pájaros y por las tardes iba a visitar a los niños del pueblo,… read more
