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Description
We are just about to start an officially registered NGO, focusing on permaculture and self-sustained eco-living. Other long term goals are reforestation, protection of the jungle and the development of nearby indigenous communities.
The 49 hectare land full of lush jungle, food produce, clear rivers, majestic wildlife and beautiful cascades offers much to explore and provides us with fruits & veggies to harvest.
For us (Sophia, Julia and Sau) a conscious way of living is very important and respected. So we try to practice regularly yoga, make fire circles, music and ocassionally cacao ceremonies.
Come and leave your footprint developing that amazing NGO project and community with us!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about NGO's, jungle/farm life, cacao processing, harvest exotic fruits, see wildlife, learn from the mayan culture, protect the nature, improve your spanish, learn about community life and the wild local flora & fauna while you can have your daily showers in the river next door and explore the jungle via river in kayak.
Help
We are currently more in need of physically hard workers because we need help with these specific tasks:
- constructing the new kitchen and bio-glampings
- building the first polyculture bed
Also very important:
- taking pictures with your professional camera
- capturing the land with your drone
- mapping out the permaculture area (1-2 hectares)
Apart from that, there are always daily tasks like
- preparing breakfast and lunch for all (3-10 humans)
- cleaning the communal areas
- general maintenance
- harvest fruits and veggies
- right now low priority but still: drawing signs
Tell us what your talents are and how you can help us with these tasks!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
Currently we accomodate in a jungle hut, in tents and hammocks.
We live in harmony with animals like spiders, snakes, scorpions, mosquitoes, but if you don't feel comfortable with that, it's better not to come.
If you bring your own camping gear, it's more probable that we can invite you here, as the capacity of the cabin dorm is limited.
It would be good to bring a headlamp with you!
You have free access to the kitchen and we try to provide enough food on working days. But please be aware that the land is more than 1 hour of a bumpy road away from the next supermarket. So we do grocery shopping every 2 weeks. Means, if you need something specific, please buy it before your arrival!
More than 50% of the food is from our own production.
Also, we wash our bodies in the river. Please bring a biodegradable soap and toothpaste with you!
What else ...
We are located 1h20h with public transportation and 1h by car from Palenque. A touristy city rich of mayan culture and a world famous archeological site from the great mayan emperor Pakal. Also many other well known beautiful nature spots are within max. 2-3 hours traveling, like the famous riverside agua azul, Roberto barrios and Misol-Ha. Besides you can always spend your time here and enjoy the magical nature on our land and around.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
The 21km road is very bumpy. All-road is not needed, but if your vehicle is low, it could be difficult. The vehicle would be parked at the entry and is safely protected by the family living at this part of this land.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
~25h/week, 2 days off
Feedback (7)
The cabaña is situated in a magic place just in the middle of the jungle, next to the river for the best dives, from 1km to the "civilised" part of the land and surrounded by howler monkeys!
The work in the morning can be hard such as carrying heavy stuff for construction but also very diverse and fun… read more
Julia and Sau whom are leading the project and taking care of the volunteer team are beautiful people. They always bring a good atmosphere on the camp and during the working time. They… read more
We truly enjoyed having Clemence and Thomas in Tierra Prometida. They are calm, mindful, easy-going, joy-, respect- and peaceful beings. They like to be part of a community and are pro-active, when it comes to having a great time living together, e.g. making music together with their ukulele and bongos.
Both… read more
A short message is not enough to express our gratitude to Julia and Sau who really put a lot of efforts and energy to make you feel good and comfortable.
Every morning, we worked with joy peace and calmness, working hard sometimes but always with a nice feeling of being truly… read more
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The cabaña is situated in a magic place just in the middle of the jungle, next to the river for the best dives, from 1km to the "civilised" part of the land and surrounded by howler monkeys!
The work in the morning can be hard such as carrying heavy stuff for construction but also very diverse and fun… read more
Julia and Sau whom are leading the project and taking care of the volunteer team are beautiful people. They always bring a good atmosphere on the camp and during the working time. They… read more
We truly enjoyed having Clemence and Thomas in Tierra Prometida. They are calm, mindful, easy-going, joy-, respect- and peaceful beings. They like to be part of a community and are pro-active, when it comes to having a great time living together, e.g. making music together with their ukulele and bongos.
Both… read more
A short message is not enough to express our gratitude to Julia and Sau who really put a lot of efforts and energy to make you feel good and comfortable.
Every morning, we worked with joy peace and calmness, working hard sometimes but always with a nice feeling of being truly… read more
Sophie is a force of nature and it’s amazing how much she knows about living in the… read more
Sophia really puts in a lot of effort to involve everyone, to communicate clearly, to be helpful and an allround beautiful person!
Tierra prometida is a little paradise, you are immersed in nature. There are so many things you can help with: cooking with Maria,… read more
I took us 1,5hours to get there from Palenque by collectivo bus. The place is huge, its very beautiful, located in the middle of a jungle, disconnected from the outside world.
There's a family living there with two lovely kids, a very loving and caring mom and a very hardworking and strong dad.… read more
Very gentle people, open minded and good vibes. Always with a smile on their face. They where very caring, willing to support the community and doing well their work. We shared some great experience like a cacao ceremony and a massage class by elae and a yoga class by vitas.… read more
He is an amazing person and very motivated to help. His energy was great always smiling, always content, full of positivity and also super calm.
We all called him a young master because thats what he is! Like a reincarnated Buddha.
He is everything you can wish for in a volunteer so don't miss your chance to enrich your… read more
