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Host rating
70 %
Last replied
1 Feb 2023
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9
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Description
We are two families with 2 kids living in a big farm with various fruit trees, plantains, yuca, cacao trees etc. We have animals, very beautiful landscape with mountains and a big river to go fishing. Here are many types of birds to explore. The farm is about 45 min to the beach in Manta.
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
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can learn about the culture and the habits of the local people. Learn to do and be part of the hole process from planting a tree to picking up the fruits and making juices, bolónes or chocolate etc. Minimum stay 3 weeks.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are a big farm and we need various help everything from planting trees to picking up the fruits and helping out in the kitchen and with the animals.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
Private basic room in a bambu house. Included breakfast and lunch. We have a big lunch usually around 13-14. We usually just have something small for dinner so volunteers need to buy some food and cook there own dinner. We have a big water tank in the kitchen so you can fill up your own water bottle.
Things you need to bring with you: working clothes, repellent, sunscreen, water bottle and working boots.
What else ...
Helpers can explore the beautiful nature around, waterfalls, mountain hiking, explore the market and the culture and habits of the people in the local village or go to the beach
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
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
I was fine with the work and loved the lunches!
I couldn't say goodbye to Gloria and her husband to thank for the hospitality, so I'm doing it this way.
It was a really… read more
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I was fine with the work and loved the lunches!
I couldn't say goodbye to Gloria and her husband to thank for the hospitality, so I'm doing it this way.
It was a really… read more
You really feel like one of the locals, doing good and hard work while you are surrounded by nature.
I worked with the cacao fruits, cut them and took out the seeds. The rest of the time I furterlised the banan and cacao plants.… read more
regards,
thanks a lot
