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Become part of the development of a sustainable living center in the Peruvian Amazon, located in the jungle of Tarapoto.
This is a personal project that is continuously growing; the vision is to work with nature and not against it: regenerating the forest, growing food that also serves as medicine, producing our own energy, practicing permaculture and syntropic agriculture, and building mainly with natural bioconstruction techniques.
It’s an authentic, simple, and real space. Here you’ll find jungle life, calm, mindful work, and constant learning.
I am currently developing a vegetable garden, a food forest, bioconstruction areas, water systems, trails, and community spaces — all with a vision of self-sufficiency and a deep connection with nature.
✨ People who come here learn:
🍃 Syntropic agriculture
🌿 Practical permaculture
🌱 Soil regeneration and management
🌾 Composting
🛖 Bioconstruction
🪵 Carpentry
🍳 Creative homemade cooking & Peruvian food
🌍 Techniques for simple and sustainable living in the jungle
We also share moments of calm and connection: hikes, bonfires, birdwatching, music, and time with the animals that live here.
Very close to the project, there are waterfalls and natural pools where we often go to swim and enjoy the water.
It’s the perfect environment for those seeking an authentic experience in the Amazon, learning by doing, and living in harmony with the forest.
My space is open to genuine people who want to learn, contribute, and be part of the process of creating a self-sustaining place in the jungle.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Cycling
Camping
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In Purma Pérgola you’ll experience real jungle life, learning directly from nature and from the daily activities we do together.
🌿 Practical learning:
Permaculture basics, syntropic farming, natural building (clay & bamboo), composting, soil care, dry toilet usage, basic carpentry, wood-fired cooking, natural detergent with ash, and sustainable living principles.
🤝 Cultural exchange:
Life in the Amazon, local neighbors, medicinal plants, fruits, shared cooking, stories, simple moments of connection, and the chance to learn or practice Spanish.
💚 Personal growth:
A space for calm, creativity, hands-on learning, and reconnecting with nature and yourself.
Help
There is always something to do. People contribute with their skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
All activities are real, practical tasks directly connected to jungle living and building a sustainable project.
🌱 Regenerative agriculture & food forest
🌿 Garden management
🌱 Syntropic agriculture
🌾 Bed preparation, planting, pruning, and mulching
🪱 Composting and soil management
🛖 Natural building & carpentry
🧱 Earthen construction (cob, adobe, plasters, floors)
🪵 Maintenance of wooden and bamboo structures
🔨 Small constructions
💧 Ecosystem care & land management
🥾 Trail maintenance
💦 Water systems and drainage
🌳 Planting native trees
🌱 Regenerating degraded areas
🍽️ Daily life & community
🍳 Creative home cooking
🥗 Healthy eating
🧹 Keeping shared spaces clean and organized
🐶 Caring for the dog and the birds
🌼 Gardening and watering
✨ In summary
This is an ideal space if you enjoy:
🌿 Learning by doing
👐 Working with your hands
🌳 Living close to nature
🏡 Creating a sustainable project in the jungle
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in learning other languages and I can also teach a little Spanish.
Accommodation
The accommodation is simple, natural, and in direct contact with the jungle. Everything is built with local materials such as wood, bamboo, and clay, creating an authentic and cozy environment.
🛏️ Rustic Private Room
A simple, comfortable room with good natural ventilation—perfect for resting at the end of the day. It’s a quiet space where you can relax and enjoy the calm of the surrounding forest.
🏡 Two-Story Structure
A spacious and airy building made mainly from bamboo. From here, you can appreciate a beautiful view of the mountains, and it’s common to spot birds and other animals from the area. It’s rustic, functional, and ideal for those who enjoy sleeping close to nature.
🏕️ Camping & Hammock Area
If you prefer camping, you can bring your own tent. There is also a covered area where you can hang your hammock. Spending the night here is an immersive experience, surrounded by the natural sounds of the jungle.
⭐ Basic Services Available
We offer a shared kitchen, common spaces for eating or relaxing, natural spring water, a dry toilet, and an outdoor shower. Everything is simple and made with care.
Everything here is simple and built with love. What truly matters is the connection with nature, the tranquility, and the real experience of being part of a growing sustainable project.
What else ...
⏳ Recommended Duration
I recommend a minimum stay of 3 weeks so you can truly connect with the rhythm of the rainforest. The first week is ideal for adapting to the environment, and the following weeks allow us to go deeper into activities such as hiking, chocolate making, developing your own projects, and even visiting Río Abiseo National Park.
Staying longer allows you to learn more, relax, and enjoy the experience in a more complete and meaningful way.
📅 Monthly Experience Cycle
To keep the experience clear and harmonious for everyone, I organize arrivals at the beginning of each month. The ideal arrival dates are the 1st or 2nd, and preferably on a Monday or Tuesday, because those days allow us to start calmly, get to know each other well, and enter the rhythm of the place together.
We spend three weeks sharing learning, nature, and life in the rainforest, and the last week of the month I dedicate to my own rhythm: working on the land, resting, integrating the month, or continuing to share if someone feels aligned to stay longer. This monthly order helps everything flow naturally and keeps the energy light and clear.
✔️ If you need more specific information about living conditions or logistics, just send me a message — I’ll happily explain everything.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Yuca
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Tiene una actitud muy linda, siempre preguntando, interesándose, dispuesta a ayudar y a compartir. Además, cocina muy bien —voy a extrañar… read more
It's a magical place, surrounded by nature, where you take the time for the essential things!
Frank is a wonderful person, always attentive, he makes sure everyone feels comfortable and that everyone can express their desires and feelings!
He's always ready to laugh and do crazy things!
Frank… read more
Durante su estancia construimos juntos una mesa desde cero,… read more
Tiene un don especial en la cocina: transforma ingredientes simples en platos llenos de sabor, creatividad y conciencia.… read more
Projekt zu gehen, da ich zuvor negative Erfahrungen auf einer anderen Farm
gemacht hatte, aber schon am ersten Tag habe ich mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Es sind eigentlich immer andere Freiwillige da, was einen netten Austausch bietet. Außerdem… read more
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Tiene una actitud muy linda, siempre preguntando, interesándose, dispuesta a ayudar y a compartir. Además, cocina muy bien —voy a extrañar… read more
It's a magical place, surrounded by nature, where you take the time for the essential things!
Frank is a wonderful person, always attentive, he makes sure everyone feels comfortable and that everyone can express their desires and feelings!
He's always ready to laugh and do crazy things!
Frank… read more
Durante su estancia construimos juntos una mesa desde cero,… read more
Tiene un don especial en la cocina: transforma ingredientes simples en platos llenos de sabor, creatividad y conciencia.… read more
Projekt zu gehen, da ich zuvor negative Erfahrungen auf einer anderen Farm
gemacht hatte, aber schon am ersten Tag habe ich mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Es sind eigentlich immer andere Freiwillige da, was einen netten Austausch bietet. Außerdem… read more
Something I really appreciated was his love for animals: he formed a great bond with my dog Brillo, always walking with him, playing,… read more
Very different experience than what I'm used to but a refreshing one as being in nature without Internet is calming and can hike around in any direction.
We used to cook on fire and I learned bit about carpentry, gardening and we made a volleyball court somehow.
We went over on… read more
I stayed for about two and a half weeks and learned a lot, not only about techniques in the jungle but also about myself. I learned how to use a machete, harvest Yuca, make fire and cook with it and let go of the western… read more
Staying at Frank’s has been one of the best highlights of our trip. It’s hard to summarise the experience without speaking for ages about all of the amazing,… read more
None… read more
Tuvimos la suerte de compartir varias semanas en Purma Pérgola y no puedo estar más agradecido por todo lo que vivimos. Además de ser organizada y tener un gran amor por las plantas y la naturaleza, Jani tiene una energía muy especial.
Compartimos muchas actividades, desde jardineria, tejer cercos con fibras naturales, hasta… read more
My time at Purma Pérgola was simply amazing.
I didn’t know what to expect from the Peruvian jungle but spending 2 weeks in this amazing project of Frank’s was my best decisions ever.
Hard to put into words, the place is in the middle of the jungle and it’s full of such a beautiful and pure energy.
The vibes are very… read more
One of the highlights was visiting my favorite place, Río Abiseo National Park, together. It was full of fun,… read more
For three weeks I lived a life that few have the chance to live, with someone who I now consider one of my closest friends. I arrived at the project after spending the previous three weeks in Iquitos, where i was land locked surrounded by cars and lights.… read more
I really enjoyed staying at the project for one month.
Frank is such a wonderful host, really caring, funny and will teach you so many things!
I was there with other volunteers but also alone and Frank was always making sure everything was right for everybody. We had such a wonderful time working in construction, cooking,… read more
Diana llegó sin dudas para dejar huella y mostrar que siempre hay soluciones para cada detalle y que siempre se puede mejorar algo.… read more
Anímate si amas la naturaleza, vives con sencillez, involúcrate en proyectos manuales. Pasé dos semanas y media con Franck, Aman y Madeleine, otros dos voluntarios. Fue extraordinario.
Tuve la suerte de poder cocinar con su madre y su abuela, poder descubrir cómo se transforma el cacao para hacer… read more
The place is so beautiful, you're completely surrounded by nature and living along with it. a perfect place to find rest in nature, tough it can be pretty physical at times: getting water early in the morning, many mosquitos, cooking with the fire several times a day, and that just for the daily… read more
The everyday tasks is the basic; collecting wood, cooking on the fire,… read more
We were three people staying there at the time. The work was easy enough for everyone to participate. We gathered water, collected clay and cut stray everyday. We also had the opportunity to help with some… read more
IOANNIS my friend, when… read more
Tienes que ir encontrar a esta persona, este proyecto, y este ambiente !
The daily tasks take life back… read more
We also used the time to the best of our ability, doing different things in between carpentry, we also planted small seeds and tomatoes, shared delicious meals and even shared an… read more
El trabajo fue bastante relajado, con Pilou y Laulau empezando a construir un jardín… read more
-location: The project is located about one and a half hour from Tarapoto in the jungle (Frank will help you with to get there). The landscape is breath-taking, because you are right on a hill and have a view over a green valley. Frank has a… read more
A nivel personal estuve muy comoda en todo momento, es una persona muy tranquila y dulce, me gustó compartir tiempo con el.
Es un proyecto espectacular, situado en un lugar maravilloso.
La verdad que mi estancia alli fue totalmente positiva. Cocinamos,… read more
