Help us develop a tourism project in the jungle of San Martin, Peru

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  • Last activity: 4 Jan 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    English:
    We are looking for volunteers to develop an experiential tourism project in a property of about 5 hectares where there are local plantations typical from the jungle of San Martín, Peru. We have banana trees, papaya, wood trees, medicinal plants, sacha inchi, coconut trees, avocados, corn ...
    We need helpers for the construction of ecological huts using materials from the area, for example palm trees, woods, bamboo, typical ropes ... We also need to build a system to capture rainwater.

    Buscamos voluntarios para desarrollar un proyecto de turismo vivencial en una propiedad de unas 5 hectáreas situada en la comunidad de Wayku, Lamas, Perú; donde hay plantaciones típicas de la selva de San Martín.
    Contamos con plataneros, papaya, árboles madereros, plantas medicinales, sacha inchi, cocoteros, aguacates, maíz…
    Necesitamos ayudantes para la construcción de cabañas ecológicas utilizando materiales de la zona, por ejemplo palmeras, maderas, bambú, sogas típicas… También necesitamos construir un sistema para captar el agua de la lluvia.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Eco Projects
    Animal Care
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Art Projects
  • 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

    English:
    Travelers will be accommodated in shared rooms and meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). In the native community of the neighborhood of Wayku will be in direct contact with the nature and the culture of the community.
    You can also visit different tourist destinations in the region of San Martín.
    Volunteers can learn to make handicrafts with clay and typical fabrics of the community, as well as typical foods and learn Quechua.
    The additional transport costs are very low prices and can be dialogued with the local motorbike.

    Los viajeros contarán con hospedaje en habitaciones compartidas y alimentación (desayuno, almuerzo y cena). En la comunidad nativa del barrio de Wayku estarán en contacto directo con la naturaleza y la cultura de la comunidad.
    También podrán conocer distintos destinos turísticos de la región de San Martín.
    Los voluntarios pueden aprender a hacer artesanías con barro y con tejidos típicos de la comunidad, así como comidas típicas y aprender quechua.
    Los costes adicionales de transporte son precios muy bajos y pueden dialogarse con los motocarro de la zona.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    English:
    We need labor, land planning, collection of materials, loading and unloading, transfers from the community to the site where the project will be developed. It is also necessary to have people who have knowledge of organic agriculture and construction with organic and sustainable materials. All knowledge about recycling and bio construction is welcome. In addition, we want to help protect and preserve native and wild animal species such as wild boar, añuje, shanshu, ucucha, armadillos, mountain rabbits ...

    Necesitamos mano de obra, planificación del terreno, recogida de materiales, carga y descarga, traslados desde la comunidad al sitio donde se va a desarrollar el proyecto. También es necesario contar con personas que tengan conocimientos de agricultura ecológica y construcción con materiales orgánicos y sostenibles. Todo conocimiento sobre reciclaje y bio construcción es bienvenido. Además, queremos ayudar a proteger y preservar especies de animales nativos y silvestres, como jabalíes, añuje, shanshu, ucucha, armadillos, conejos del monte…

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    Quechua: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    desea aprender ingles, aleman, portugues, italiano.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    English:
    Hostel, shared room with bathroom.
    Wifi
    TV
    Nearby: Located in the community of Wayku, 20 minutes from the town of Lamas on foot and 5 minutes by motorcycle.

    Hostal, habitación compartida con baño.
    Wifi
    Televisión
    Cercanías: Situado en la comunidad de Wayku, a 20 minutos del municipio de Lamas a pie y a 5 minutos en motocarro.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    English:
    Important to bring comfortable clothes, protector for mosquitoes and flies (mosquito net, spray ...) and clothes for rain if necessary.

    Importante traer ropa cómoda, protector para los mosquitos y moscas (mosquitera, spray…) y ropa para la lluvia en caso de ser necesario.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 138277136123

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