Join our family's rural life near Quito, Ecuador

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    *Please contact this host in Spanish* Hello, nice to meet you, welcome to our Inn. We are located in the province of Cotopaxi, Chugchilan parish, exactly in the community of Chinalo Alto. In the high mountains of the parish where we enjoy privileged views of sunrises and beautiful sunsets! We have a beautiful view of the mountains of the mountain range. We are looking for people who would like to live an experience in the rural area, with new experiences in the care of farm animals, guidance on our nature trails where you can see wild animals and a great variety of plants, native trees and orchids of the area. Customer service, activities at the inn Currently we have 3 people working as it is a family business. Additionally we work with an occasional chef, who is in charge of the entire restaurant part. A person in charge of field work, maintenance of trails, pastures . An occasional person for cleaning the establishment, responsible for cleaning dust, windows, cleaning rooms, bathrooms, patio. The entire work team at the inn is multi-functional.

    Hola mucho gusto bienvenidos a nuestra hostería estamos ubicados en la provincia de Cotopaxi, parroquia Chugchilan, exactamente en la comunidad de Chinalo Alto.
    En las altas montañas de la parroquia donde gozamos de vistas privilegiadas de amaneceres y hermosos atardeceres!
    Tenemos una vista hermosa hacia las montañas de la cordillera.
    Buscamos personas que les gustaría vivir una experiencia en la zona rural, con nuevas experiencias en el cuidado de animales de granja, guíanza en nuestros senderos naturales donde se podrá observar animales silvestres y una gran variedad de plantas, arboles nativos y orquídeas de la zona.
    Atención al cliente, actividades en la hostería.
    Actualmente trabajamos 3 personas ya que es un negocio familiar.
    Adicional trabajamos con un chef ocasional, que se encarga de toda la parte del restaurante.
    Una persona encargada del trabajo de campo, mantenimiento de senderos, potreros.
    Una persona ocasional para la limpieza del establecimiento, se encarga de limpiar polvos, vidrios, limpieza de habitaciones, baños, patio.
    Todo el equipo de trabajo de la hostería somos polifuncionales.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    History
    Languages
    Plant care
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Videography
    Van life
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Charity work
    Technology
    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Movies & TV
    Fashion or beauty
    Pets
    Events & social
    Culture
    Farming
    Yoga / Wellness
    Hiking
    Nature
    Fitness
    Mountain
    Team sports
    Adventure sports
    Water sports
    Cycling
    Dancing
    Outdoor activities
    Camping
  • 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

    They will be able to learn about the lifestyle of the people in the community. The work will be done as a team with the members of the establishment. They will learn how to care for farm animals. Care for plants. Learn how to make organic products such as chocolate. Preparation of artisanal liquor. We hope to welcome people who are committed to work. Who like rural life. Are kind, empathetic and above all very active in service. Who can solve problems. Honest and supportive people. We also hope to learn new customs through the applicants.

    Podrán conocer el estilo de vida de la gente de la comunidad.
    El trabajo será en equipo con los miembros del establecimiento.
    Aprender el cuidado de animales de granja.
    Cuidado de plantas.
    Aprender la elaboración de productos orgánicos como chocolate.
    Preparación del licor artesanal.
    Esperamos acoger a personas comprometidas con el trabajo.
    Que les guste la vida rural.
    Sean amables, empaticas y sobretodo muy activas en el servicio.
    Que puedan solucionar problemas.
    Personas honestas y solidarias.
    Esperamos también aprender nuevas costumbres por medio de los aspirantes.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for people to help us with customer service, guiding on nature trails, caring for farm animals, cleaning the establishment, caring for the garden. We will carry out the activities together as a team.

    Buscamos personas que nos ayuden en la atención al cliente, guianza en los senderos naturales, cuidado de animales de granja, limpieza del establecimiento, cuidado del jardín, las actividades las realizaremos conjuntamente un trabajo en equipo.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We offer a room with capacity for 4 people, with private bathroom, hot water.
    Includes dinner, lunch and breakfast

    Ofrecemos una habitación con capacidad para 4 personas, con baño privado, agua caliente.
    Incluimos cena y desayuno. 3 comidas

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    On your days off you can go hiking to tourist sites near the inn, go horseback riding, visit nearby communities by public or private transportation. Rest at the inn. We have rules within the establishment.

    En sus días libres puedes realizar caminatas a sitios turísticos cercanos de la hostería, cabalgatas, visitar comunidades cercanas en transporte público o privado.
    Descansar en la hostería .
    Manejamos reglas dentro del establecimiento.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Publication of photos, videos. Management of social networks. Investigations of new species in plants, orchids. Publicaciones de fotos, videos. Manejo de redes sociales. Investigaciones de nuevas especies en plastas, orquídeas.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 255383888424

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The image depicts a serene sunset scene with a wooden structure, trees, and a vibrant sky, evoking a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene night sky with a silhouette of trees in the foreground, set against a backdrop of twinkling stars. The sky is dark and starry.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene with a hillside, trees, and clouds, set against a vibrant sky with hues of orange, yellow, and blue.
The image depicts a cozy room with two twin beds and a bunk bed, featuring wooden walls and floors, with a vibrant rug and plush bedding adding warmth to the space.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a radiant sun, lush trees, and a sea of clouds, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a person standing in front of a cozy cabin at night, with a warm glow emanating from the interior and a serene atmosphere surrounding them.
The image depicts a serene sunset over mountains, with a tree silhouetted in the foreground, set against a vibrant sky with hues of orange, yellow, and blue.
A woman in a purple jacket is milking a black-and-white cow on a hillside, with other cows nearby and a mountainous landscape in the background.

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