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Help at our family hostel and explore Patate, Equador

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    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.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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.

  • Help

    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 **

  • 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.

  • Accommodation

    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.

  • What else ...

    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 2 weeks
    We are a family and we expect you become part of it just by folloging our rules :)

  • 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?

    One

Host ref number: 172952533452

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The image depicts a two-story yellow house with a brown roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well in the foreground, set against a mountainous backdrop.
The image shows a group of people posing for a photo, with a mix of adults and children, all dressed in casual clothing, standing together in a relaxed outdoor setting.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a swing, bench, and house, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
The image depicts a small bedroom with a single bed, wooden wardrobe, and floral curtains, featuring a red and white patterned blanket and a white pillow.

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