Collaboration in a Reserve of a protected area in the Misiones jungle, Argentina

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I am Teresa, I was born in the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina. I have been retired from the National Parks Administration since the beginning of 2020. For 15 years I have been the owner of a 31 ha Private Reserve, located in the Green Corridor of the Misiones Jungle, a few kilometers from the Maria Soledad area, located 23 km from the town of Comandante Andresito, and 140 km from the town of Puerto Iguazú, in the Province of Misiones, Argentina.
    We are carrying out a project to conserve the Misiones jungle.
    The reserve was declared by the Ministry of Ecology of the Province of Misiones as a Protected Private Natural Area in 2016. On the other hand, it should be reported that I am a member of the SERVAS Organization, promoter of world peace.

    The reserve is surrounded by three provincial protected areas, which play a fundamental role in the conservation of native species and ecological reference sites where scientific research can be carried out.
    This project seeks in part to raise awareness among local residents and tourists about the importance of conserving natural habitats.

    The site has two cabins to offer accommodation to visitors (tourists) seeking nature tourism experiences; and also has a cabin to provide accommodation to volunteers.
    The cabins do not have a kitchen, but there is a community dining area that has the necessary equipment for food preparation.
    Recently, the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) endorsed the creation of the space for observing dark skies, so a platform for astrotourism was built.




    Soy Teresa , nací en la ciudad de San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina. Soy jubilada de la Administración de Parques Nacionales desde principios del 2020. Hace 15 años soy propietaria de una Reserva Privada de 31 ha, situada en el Corredor Verde de la Selva Misionera, a pocos kilómetros del paraje Maria Soledad, ubicado a 23 km de la localidad de Comandante Andresito, y a 140 km de la localidad de Puerto Iguazú, en la Provincia de Misiones, Argentina.
    Estamos llevando a cabo un proyecto de conservación de la selva misionera.
    La reserva fue declarada por el Ministerio de Ecología de la Provincia de Misiones como área Natural Privada Protegida en el año 2016. Por otro lado, cabe informar que soy miembro de la Organización SERVAS, promotora de la paz mundial.

    La reserva está rodeada de tres áreas protegidas provinciales, las cuales cumplen un rol fundamental para la conservación de las especies autóctonas y lugares de referencia ecológica en los que se pueden llevar a cabo investigaciones científicas.
    Con este proyecto se busca en parte concientizar a pobladores locales y turistas sobre la importancia de conservar los hábitats naturales.

    El lugar cuenta con dos cabañas para ofrecer alojamiento a visitantes ( Turistas ) que busquen experiencias de turismo en la naturaleza; y cuenta además con una Cabaña para brindar alojamiento a los voluntarios.
    Las cabañas no tienen cocina, pero hay un espacio comedor comunitario que cuenta con equipamiento necesario para la preparación de alimentos .
    Recientemente, la International Dark Sky Association (IDA) avaló la creación del espacio para la observación de cielos oscuros, por lo que se construyó una plataforma para astroturismo.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • 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

    The volunteers could enjoy a unique region in the world in full contact with nature. Watching birds and fauna, identifying medicinal plants and their uses, exploring trails which cross a small river within the reserve. Travelers will be able to relate to people settled in small farms, mixed settlers of Brazil-Argentina-Paraguay and enjoy their customs and food. They also could walk to other reserves nearby and visit Iguazu Falls.

    Los voluntarios podrán disfrutar de una bioregión única en el mundo, en pleno contacto con la naturaleza. Observando aves y fauna autóctona ( Felinos, Insectos ,Hongos, Reptiles ,Peces etc ) ,También la Flora del lugar identificando las plantas medicinales y sus usos, recorriendo senderos dentro de la reserva que cruzan un arroyo.
    Los viajeros tendrán la posibilidad de relacionarse con gente lugareña, afincados en chacras, mix de colonos de Brasil-Argentina-Paraguay y disfrutar de sus costumbres y comidas.
    También podrán recorrer otras reservas cercanas y visitar las Cataratas de Iguazú.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    The place is a portion of the Misiones jungle and the objective is the conservation of biodiversity, with which tasks of monitoring of Fauna and Flora are carried out. There is a stream, light and water.
    There are six trails to walk along, where maintenance tasks must be done (use of brush cutter). Signs must be restored and informational signs made.
    There is a portion with landscaping so gardening can be done and the space has an organic garden that requires maintenance.
    Also help with the order and cleaning of the cabins for guests (tourists) as well as in the reception of said visitors.


    El lugar es una porción de la selva misionera y el objetivo es la conservación de la biodiversidad con lo cual se realizan tareas de monitoreo de Fauna y Flora . Hay un arroyo, luz y agua.
    En ella hay seis senderos para recorrer, en donde hay que hacer tareas de mantenimiento de los mismos (uso de motoguadaña). Hay que restaurar cartelería y hacer carteles informativos.
    Hay una porción con parquizado por lo que se puede hacer jardinería y el espacio cuenta con una huerta orgánica que requiere mantenimiento .
    También ayudar con el orden y la limpieza de las cabañas para huespedes ( Turistas ) como así también en la recepción de dichos visitantes.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I´m happy to help you out with your spanish.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A wooden cabin and acces to a share bathroom and outdoor kitchen. There is plenty of space for camping.

    Una Cabaña de madera, con baño .
    También hay lugar para acampar.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    La reserva Yvytu brinda a dichos voluntarios un bolsón de comida que contiene : arroz , pastas, garbanzos, harina, aceite, te y azúcar .
    Siempre y cuando no haya restricciones alimentarias, en ese caso debe correr por cuenta propia.
    También esta la opción de compartir gastos con el Anfitrión para la compra de alimentos .

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 324226551664

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