Help at our family hostel and explore Patate, Equador

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  Description

  Located in Patate Valley in the middle of Ecuador which has a lovely weather almost the whole year.
  We love to travel (as you) and share experience with people from all over the world.
  The hostel is among the mountains, surrounded by mandarina, lemons and avocados trees and an small orchard where collect vegetables for lunch/dinner. We love pets so we have 4 dogs, 2 cats and some ducks.
  When we are going out for distraction or shopping can take you with us.
  
  The neighborhood is quiet and on days off can go on hikins around the mountains, to the waterfall, also we are close the one of the touristic cities called Baños, about 30 minutes.
  
  We are Not a party place.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The volunteer will have the opportunity to learn about the local culture and tradition, learning or improving Spanish in the day to day.
  The owners are experienced in the area of hotel - turism management and do not hesitate in sharing their knowledges.
  It is a great opportunity to explore the area, swim, rest in a quiet place or practice some adventure sports in one of the most touristic places close to us: Baños de Agua Santa.

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  Help

  You will be part of our family always open to teach and learn form you envolved in a friendship atmosphere. We need you to help us in the Hostel, take care of the orchard and the garden, we also need help with the cleaning at the pool area. We will provide a basic training before start with the task.
  Also let us know if you have any experience or talent that we migth find interesting, we are open to hear from you.
  ** we also looking for a mural painting **

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  Portuguese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would like to improbe my english and learn other languages.
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  Accommodation

  We offer a private room or a bed inside of our house, a good wifi access, use the pool and hot water showers. You also will be able to use de dryer and laundry machine once a week.
  Breakfast included and lunch or dinner.

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  What else ...

  During the days off you can go on hikins around the mountains or just rest at our place.
  We are located in Patate in Tungurahua province, it is a small town, there are buses each 20 minutes to the main city Ambato but 1 bus a day to Quito.
  The minimum period to stay with us is 3 weeks
  We are a family and we expect you become part of it just by folloging our rules :)

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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