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Accessible only by boat, we sit in the heart of the Isla Bastimentos rainforest on a 55 acre property stretching from the mangrove shores of the Bahia Honda Bay, through tropical forest and groves of fruit trees, to the highest point on Isla Bastimentos, allowing for breathtaking views of the jungle and bay. Lush, nectar-rich gardens attract a wide variety of unique wildlife.
The land borders the spectacular National Marine Park, and idyllic white sand beaches are just a short boat journey away.
Our place has grown out of a dedication to exploring, sustaining, and celebrating all that is unique to this area. We are passionate about sharing its beauty and natural luxury while protecting its precious environment and the lives of its inhabitants.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our place is full of unique learning opportunities:
- Chat with local children and staff to learn about Spanish and Ngabe languages and culture
-Spend some time in the kitchen to learn about our highly-praised farm-to-table cuisine!
-Help in the gardens and gain knowledge about permaculture and cacao production
-Visit nearby beaches or enjoy the trails on our property
-Enjoy sharing a home with the local wildlife: sloths, capuchins, night monkeys, boas, and more!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're looking for adventurous, sociable, and conscientious people to join the family here. The main expectation for the work exchange is guest interaction. Due to the remote location, we need help creating a social atmosphere for the guests. Helping out with check-ins, serving of some meals and drinks, and socializing with guests. Our lodge has garnered a great reputation over the last decade, our standards are high and exemplary customer service is a must.
In addition, we love people with any additional specialized skills that can help us out.
- Artists: specifically for signs throughout the property but also other projects
- Yoga Teacher: we currently bring in an outside teacher, but there is potential for group or private classes
- Permaculture/Gardening: we can always use help improving the farm
- Weekly English language program with the kids in the local village. Spanish is required for this.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
You'll have a beautiful but rustic jungle home in a two bedroom cabin with shared bathroom and a kitchen with a refrigerator. One of the room has a double bed (priority given to couples) and the other room has two single beds. Please note that we are totally off the grid. Living here is not for the nature phobic - there are all kinds of bugs and critters, sometimes irritating but not deadly (no vipers!)
You will be responsible for cooking your own food most of the time but the cost will be covered and you can use products from the farm. There will be the opportunity to eat at our hotel kitchen while working.
What else ...
Bastimentos is a stunning island in the Bocas Del Toro archipelago. Our farm can only be accessed by boat and you'll be able to enjoy living in a relatively remote and peaceful environment. You'll be immersed in nature, forge friendships with our local friends and neighbours and spend time with the diverse and interesting guests that stay with us at the lodge.
You'll have a great many opportunities to explore the awesome forest and, when possible, will be able to hop on trips to the nearby beautiful beaches. There's great kayaking in our bay. You'll also be able to catch a ride into Bocas town (Isla Colon) when our boat makes the journey.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Thank you for being a part of our family for a short time. Good luck with your next adventure!
The task load was super bearable and in line with what stated. The shifts are great, either you will take care of the check-ins or serve meals. You will get in touch with incredible souls, from the staff to the amazing guests you will get to meet.
Here you will have… read more
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Thank you for being a part of our family for a short time. Good luck with your next adventure!
The task load was super bearable and in line with what stated. The shifts are great, either you will take care of the check-ins or serve meals. You will get in touch with incredible souls, from the staff to the amazing guests you will get to meet.
Here you will have… read more
We was part of the Family for 2 months and we are beyond happy to him back to the Family :)
And volunteering at this place on beautiful Bastimentos island was hands down one of my absolute favorite Workaways I have ever done!
And that's because it provided everything and so much more that makes an amazing workaway:
First of all the people working for… read more
If you need some handwriting work Daniela is your girl, she redid our menu design it's incredible. Philipp is very handy solving "handy man situations". They are your team if you need!!
The place was gorgeous. Great experience. The staff was very friendly and the food was yummy. And the managers were the best! Thank you Margarida and Sophia and all the staff for being so welcoming and nice to us.
It's a very good place to try to find yourself surrounded by the rainforest, birds, nature, and animals. Yoga,… read more
Amazing yoga teacher and host, she adapts to the situation presented to her and thrives.
She's a beautiful human you want to have around!!
We had the chance to spend 3 wonderful weeks with fantastic people. Thank you all for welcoming us in this heavenly setting. We have created a unique bond and we already miss Bahia Honda. I can only recommend this place and the people who work there.
Working here has been a real pleasure both through the meetings and the enriching… read more
He also re-started the English program with the children of the local community since covid. The school re-opened on his arrival, a happy and fortuitous coincidence.
You are always… read more
Getting involved in the culture and learn about the community who lives in the island was incredible.
Playing and teaching english to the kids from the community was so fun.
Thank you Margarida for the opportunity to work and live in the place. Albertina, Cristina,… read more
It was a pleasure spending a month with you and hope see you soon.
We totally recomend this place
We had a wonderful month here with Henry, Margaret, Lucho, their amazing staff and the nicest animals (we miss the dogs, cat and chickens a lot). They are an amazing family who have done so much for the local community and if everybody was like them, a lot of worldproblems would be solved!
We worked mostly as… read more
The setting is gorgeous, dense mangrove welcomes you to this lodge set amongst 50 odd acres of jungle and chocolate farm. I spent most of my time there in guest… read more
I spent the majority of my time working with Lucho, a creative, high energy, and very fun 8 year… read more
