Help near the beach and mountain in an ECO Lodge on Taboga Island, Panama

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18/10/2021
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2021

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We have availability now for one person. For 3 weeks minimum. Chores: We have an eco educational project, recycling, painting, cleaning, gardening, greeting guests, small repairs, DIY projects.

We believe in sustainable tourism and protecting our environment. We welcome help with updating our social media & online sites. Send us your experience.

Our small Eco Lodge in Panama is near the beach with good hiking on a tropical island 30 min by ferry from Panama city. Family run, employees are local residents so you have the opportunity to learn about rural Panamanian life, the culture, and polish up your Spanish skills. The village is a historic fishing community, with fantastic photo opportunities, hiking, fishing, quiet (no night action), safe. Great environment for creative and outdoorsy people.

Volunteer welcome to be self starters, able to work on their own without supervision, honest and responsible, able to talk to strangers to promote our place, enjoy rural, tropical, sunny areas. Safe and quiet area. Really Quiet Area. No other volunteers.

We welcome various skills from gardening to greeting guests, cleaning, social media, and others. We offer a room & food (many meals you will have to prepare; we will provide food supplies).

Room has fan, bathroom. We are on a steep hill with a great ocean view from the balcony and view of Panama Canal entrance with Panama City in the distance.

We speak English and Spanish. We have 2 part time employees now, one is cleaning and reception, and another helps with garden and light maintenance. We do a lot ourselves.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will be helping with people from Latin America and and also be greeting and assisting visitors from around the world so opportunities to meet lots of interesting people and practice Spanish language.
Help
We have an Eco Lodge and are creating a garden area. Plus we need some additional help with some cleaning chores and some general maintenance. We welcome help with updating our social media & online sites. Send us your experience. We can accommodate one.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Room with fan and private bathroom. Near the forest on a hill but with an ocean view from the outside. Quiet. Safe. Close to the beach (5 to 10 min walk).
What else ...
Beach. Historic village, fishing, birdwatching, beach, hiking. Really really relaxed island 30 min by scenic ferry across the Panama Canal from Panama City.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a decent internet connection, and have hosted digital nomads before.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Back of Taboga Island by boat

Fisherman on Taboga

Taboga Island, San Pedro village, 30 min from Panama City

Feedback left by and about host (13)

17/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)

Nick follows instructions well, completed the tasks he was given with care and the results were good. He was clean and tidy and left his living and work areas immaculate, he enjoyed meeting and learning about the locals.

(Excellent )

09/04/2021

Left by Workawayer (Viktoria) for host

My time at was one of my best spontaneous decisions in life. I learned to make incredible pizza dough, took fotos and videos for social media, helped around the house. I felt so comfortable after only a couple of minutes because Cynthia really made me feel at home. her hospitality is amazing. And the island is breathtaking for everyone who enjoys… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Viktoria)

We completely enjoyed spending time with Viktoria! We miss her already and she has just left, hoping she will come again someday.

(Excellent )

16/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nancy)

Nancy was a great Workawayer. She has wonderful positive energy. She is very open to working at new jobs and learning new skills. Her Spanish and English are both great, she is a very positive person. Good luck Nancy!

(Excellent )

16/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nancy) for host

I spent nearly 5 weeks at Cynthia's place, and I really enjoyed it. Cynthia is great. Taboga is a lovely island with a very interesting history. I was mostly painting the hotel. Nice, independent work. I had a private room with a bathroom, and two meals a day. Lunch was excellent, at their #1 on TripAdvisor restaurant!
There are three nice hikes… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Natacha)

Natacha was amazing to work with! we miss her already.
Come back Natacha!

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Natacha) for host

I volunteered at the Restaurant during the month of April. I loved my stay there! I helped at the restaurant as a waitress, and it was a fun experience : the place can be quite busy during the weekend so you don't have time to get bored, and I got to learn a few new interesting things, like making cocktails. And of course, the team is great! It's… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host

I stayed four weeks with Cynthia and her team and really enjoyed every second. Especially helping in the restaurant and working with Olga the chef was amazing. She is such a lovely, sunny and creative person that working with her was real fun :)
Thanks to all of you for giving me the opportunity to make this amazing experience. In really miss… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)

Nadine helped us with our Cafe Bed and Breakfast on Taboga Island in Panama; she is a terrific person and we were very sad to see her go. She has a sunny personality, is eager to help with anything.
We can highly recommend her!

(Excellent )

11/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Marika)

Marika helped us with our Bed and Breakfast/Hostal on Taboga Island in Panama; She was an asset to us and very flexible in taking on different tasks. She has a positive attitude and is lovely to work with. We all enjoyed working with her.
We recommend her.

(Very good )

10/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marika) for host

I really enjoyed staying with cynthia on Taboga. Cynthia is a really kind lady just like everyone who works for her. Taboga is a beautiful Little island that gives you time to relax and the opportunity to get away from the busy life. The work i did varied from painting in the Hotel to waiting at the Restaurant which i really liked. For me it got… read more

(Very good )

02/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Vladimir & Ekaterina)

Open to all types of jobs that they helped us with; we enjoyed having them with us on Taboga. Safe travels!

(Very good )

01/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremy)

Jeremy was excellent to work with, we appreciated his help and positive attitude. We have a small lodge and a cafe by the beach, he seemed to enjoy working with us as well.
Thank you Jeremy.

(Excellent )

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