Vegan and vegetarian nature lovers welcomed in peaceful Boquete, Panama

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26/01/2021
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Hi, if you are a vegan or vegetarian nature lover who enjoys to be in peaceful and quiet surroundings you are welcome to stay at my little piece of paradise in beautiful Boquete, Panama.

My name is Luis, I'm a local Panamanian who loves and respects nature and wants to leave a positive mark on this planet. I grew up in the city but eventually moved to this small town where I take care of a family property with a very nice and comfortable house surrounded by trees.

I'm always making small improvements to the house, building something, or making art with leftover pieces of wood. I really appreciate when someone helps me with the cooking/cleaning/gardening part so I can focus all my energy and attention to the work at hand.

I usually buy the ingredients for lunch and dinner and we each take care of our breakfasts.

Please read the profile and reviews to understand better what it's like here, this place is not for everyone. It is super quiet and relaxing, perfect if you want to slow down and connect with nature.

You must enjoy hiking and be in good shape. Getting around in Boquete is a workout. From the house it is a 30 minute hike down to town, and 40 min hike up to get back. Town is at 1100 mts above sea level, house at 1300 mts. There are plenty of beautiful nature hikes around.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Interact with a local, learn about Panama's culture, nature, food, and get to practice your Spanish.
Help
- Cook vegan/vegetarian
- Cleaning
- Gardening
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room with private bathroom.
What else ...
Boquete is one of the top adventure travel destinations in Central America. Temperature is like AC year-round, perfect for hiking in the lush green fairy tale looking cloudforest. There are also small farms everywhere producing high quality coffee.

Most travelers will find it easy to get to Boquete. And once here the town is small and easy to figure out. One important thing to point out is that being a mountain town, there are lots of hills so walking on flat terrain is rare. If you are in good shape and enjoy hiking, you will love it here, if not, then this might not be the right place for you.

There are stores to buy essentials close to the house, otherwise the town center is 30-40 minutes walking with supermarkets, internet cafes, public library, and farmer market where you can find a great variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and because it is a top travel destination, tour operators, restaurants, and a few bars.
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
25 hrs/week

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Life in the clouds

Gnocchi night

Tropical fruit!

Boquete cloudforest hike

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Feedback left by and about host (29)

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

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(5.0)

23/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)

It was great hosting Claudia. Like hosting a friend or family. So easy to get along with and trust. Best of luck with your Spanish learning, I know you will accomplish this goal soon :)

(Excellent )

14/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host

Luis is such a kindhearted and open minded human beeing. He is not just offering a super comfortable shelter surrounded by nature, he also offers so much information about panama and where the best places are, shows so much interest in our conversations and even played the guitar so well and we were celebrating ourselfes while singing our… read more

(Very good )

26/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren & William)

I had a great time hosting Lauren and Will. They are both respectful, responsible, grateful, and environmentally conscious. There was not much work to do at the house besides cooking during their stay but that didn't stop them from showing initiative and turning that into a fun culinary journey around the world as we ate delicious meals from… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Lauren & William) for host

Our stay with Luis was an absolutely amazing introduction to Workaway. He is an incredibly accomodating host and we feel very lucky to be able to now call him a friend (so kind, open and knowledgeable). We loved hiking Boquete with Luis as our guide and practising our cooking skills using the local produce from the lovely farmers market. Hopefully… read more

(Excellent )

24/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa)

Luisa is one of the good ones. One of those people that make you feel lucky you have met them. Very easy to get along with and a joy to hang out with. She is a very good cook and her dedication and commitment to help me with whatever I was doing was outstanding. In just 1 week she was able to make quite a big impression on me. Thank you!

(Excellent )

24/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Luisa) for host

I stayed with Luis for one week and it was my first Workaway experience. I could not have asked for more! We connected so quickly and had inspiring conversations such as comfortable silence. I got to know know him as a thoughtful and energetic person who loves to be around like minded people from all over the world. I left this place with a warm… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie-Eve)

It was very nice to meet Marie and have her stay at the house. She was of great help to me. She is responsible and trustworthy, a great cook and an excellent photographer. I enjoyed our conversations very much as well as listening to her ideas and points of view. I wish you all the best, let's stay in touch!

(Excellent )

31/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Marie-Eve) for host

Luis is a beautiful human being. He do is best to create a better world. His kindnest, patience and ideas and angles of views on life make the conversations really interesting. He is a wonderful artist and a lover and protector of nature. I was unfortunatly sick for most of my time in Boquete but Luis make me feel like at home the minute I arrive… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kadri & Ann)

It is a luxury to have Ann and Kadri participating in workaway. Besides being fun, likeble, and a pleasure to have around, Kadri is a trained yoga teacher, both can cook delicious meals, and both take professional-quality photos and carry with them equipment for taking/editing images and videos.

(Excellent )

19/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)

Dear Magda, your short visit was inspirational because of the way you treat adversity with a big smile. I'm really happy our lives crossed paths. I loved your enthusiasm and your ideas to contribute making this a healthier world. You know you have my full support in anything you choose to do in your life. Un abrazo grande desde Panama!

(Excellent )

18/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

I am so grateful I had an opportunity to meet Luis. He is an inspiring, creative and openminded human being who always cares for everything precisely.
Although I could stay only for a few days in his beautiful house, I feel so lucky and thankful being able to have all these mindful conversations, sharing life experience and stories. All these… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie)

I chose the "5 star/excellent" rating because the more appropriate "6 star/exceptional" was not available. I didn't want her to leave, I'm jealous of whoever gets to host her next. Please value your time with this gem of a human being.

(Excellent )

18/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host

The time in Boquete was amazing and more than inspiring! First of all it's a beautiful quiet place up there where we worked and lived.

There are not enough adjectives in my English vocabulary knowledge to describe Luis. Educated, polite, respectful, calm, creative, patient, thoughtful...

He has so many new ideas and likes to share them. You can… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host

I am grateful for Luis accepting me very last minute. Unfortunately he was ill and had to return to the city but from the very brief time I spent with him I could tell he was a good egg. He is ambitious, kind and environmentally minded. I imagine he is a very inspiring soul to be around and I would encourage other volunteers to come and experience… read more

(Very good )

18/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marit)

Thank you Marit! I wasn't planning on having guests at the house in December butt Marit's profile made me change my mind and it was a good decision. We were able to get some very important work done and hanging out with her comes easy and natural. Thanks to her and her enthusiasm I got to see shooting starts from the house for the first time, 15… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marit) for host

THANK YOU Luis!
I want to confirm every single feedback on his page!
I loved staying at his place. Luis is such a relaxed person. His whole attitude is just so positive and peaceful. He inspires me. I learned a lot from him, not only about panamanian culture but also just watching his lifestyle and behaviour. And thank you, for never getting… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

It was my first workaway experience and I had a great time there! It's a beautifull place sourraounded by nature and Luis is a very nice and peacefull person with lots of Knowledge about Panama and many other interesting topics. When we were hiking together, I aet the most delicious oranges! Thank you Luis for this beautifull time at your… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

Lena and Charly arrived as solo travelers and left as friends traveling together. It was beautiful to see their friendship flourish at the house. They made a great team. They are both extremely good people and very pleasant to be around, always smiling, with a good attitude, and willingness to help out with whatever was needed to be done at the… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (charlotte)

Charly and Lena arrived as solo travelers and left as friends traveling together. It was beautiful to see their friendship flourish at the house. They made a great team. They are both extremely good people and very pleasant to be around, always smiling, with a good attitude, and willingness to help out with whatever was needed to be done at the… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (charlotte) for host

Wow! First workaway experience and couldn't have been luckier!!!! :D
What a great place to stay if you love nature!!!!
DANKE Luis for the opportunity and the great time! It was very interesting, I learned a lot, it was a pleasure sharing knowledge, experience and time with you.
Immer wilkommen bei mir in Deutschland! :)
Saludos, Charly!

(Excellent )

23/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)

It was really nice to meet Nicola. She is interesting, likable, and with a great outlook on life. There was not a lot of work structure at the house during the time she stayed but that didn’t stop her from being diligent and enthusiastic about finding ways to help and contribute. Her cooking is excellent, the stir fry vegetables she makes is my… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host

Luis is a very welcoming host who lives in a beautiful home near the city of Boquete. During my short two-week stay, I helped Luis and two other volunteers cook (vegetarian) meals, and clean and paint the exterior of his house. Luis is a very cultured and moderate person who enjoys sharing his traditions and beliefs with his guests. If you have… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Eliza)

Eliza is an amazing young woman. She’s respectful, responsible, reliable, and I can keep going on and on. She’s a perfectionist and likes to get things done right. Very intelligent, jet humble about it. Excellent cook and teacher of delicious vegetarian recipes. The kids loved her after just a few minutes of interaction. It was an absolute… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Eliza) for host

What an amazing two weeks.

Luis is one of the kindest and most accommodating people I have ever met. I am so grateful to have shared two weeks with him and his daughter in their beautiful Boquete home.

I enjoyed many enlightening conversations with Luis about the natural world as we exchanged ideas on how to protect the environment. The… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)

I was impressed with Anne from the first message she sent, and I am so happy and thankful that I had the opportunity to get to spend some time with her. She is truly an inspiring human being. We had some really good conversations, even life changing at times, as there is so much wisdom in her… which is quite unbelievable considering her young age.… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

What incredible 5 weeks I had here!
I stayed with Luis while I did my Yoga Teacher Training in Boquete. I am more then grateful for everything, from the interesting talks we shared to the beautiful house he has and is more then willing to share with others. I consider myself very lucky to have made a friend like him in a place like Boquete.
This… read more

(Excellent )

22/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Matias & Julia) for host

Luis is a really nice guy. We spent a week together and it was like sharing time between friends. It was a relaxed and cool week, sharing food and talks. The house is beautiful, it's surrounded by amazing nature, plants and trees. We had a room for ourselves and a bathroom too, the accomodation is so comfortable. Don't miss the oportunity of… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Matias & Julia)

We had such a good time and feel so lucky to have Julia and Mati choose to come and spend some time with us. They are both really interesting and kind and were an absolute pleasure to have around. If they get in touch with you don't hesitate, you won't be disappointed!

(Excellent )

22/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)

The world would be a better place with more people like Pia in it. I am very happy I got the opportunity to meet her while on her adventure path. She is a friendly, well educated, respectful, beautiful human being with a heart of gold. And you can tell she is leaving this same positive impression on everyone she meets, so the world IS getting… read more

(Excellent )

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