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Creative volunteers welcome to reinvigorate our Caribbean cabanas on Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Panama

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  2025 

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    Description

    In this small area Saigon stands this small property with two cabanas. Thanks to you guys from Workaway that helped us along the way, we now doing good on our rental platform with a 4,75 star rating!

    Nanan, the caretaker on site, lives in a Tiny house on the property that needs some serieus fixing up. This house needs to be extended and repairs.
    You can stay in one of our cabañas in change of renovating her house.

    We need first of all carpenters, and other types of skilled people. Please let us know what you can do and when you can come!

    After construction we are open for creative people to make Nanan ‘s place shine.
    Paining, Tiling, woodwork, plumbing, cleaning , gardening, artistic and interior design etc etc.
    Also when all is done we want some nice pictures being taken.


    On the main Island of the archipelago Bocas del Toro, named Isla Colon, you'll find us. We are situated on a small property near the water, surrounded by lots of lush, green tropical plants in a quiet neighborhood with that perfect tropical vibe. The sea is around the corner and the beach is only 5 min walking. You are just ten minutes bike ride from downtown.

    You are surrounded by the local people and witness their normal daily life. At the same time enjoying the numerous visits of hummingbirds to the tropical garden surrounding the cabanas. From out of your hammock and with a freshly blended fruit juice within reach, you find out what life is like in Panama’s Paradise!

    Excited to hear what you have to offer,

    Best regards,
    Nanan and Jenny

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Working and interacting with Panamanians and other international people who live here, allow you to learn about cultures from a local perspective.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for handy people that have experience in construction and carpentry. We need help extending and improving her house. She is so great and helps me so much, but lives in a shithole. She deserves so much more!

    After the hard work, we are looking for creative people to pimp up the place and the two cabanas. So we are looking for all gifted people that are handy and have eye for details. We want the job to be done nicely and with love.
    And there is time because of the low season!

    So much looking forward to work your guys input.

    The minimum stay is one week with the possibility of extending as long as we both agree on.

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can offer you a private cabana with bathroom and kitchen.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Time off can be spent locally in Bocas town and other islands. There are several activities, beachcombing, surfing, hiking, horseback riding, zipline, snorkeling, scuba diving or go to the gym. You can exploring the local islands and beaches nearby.

    We are looking for respectable people wanting to spend some time at a beautiful location.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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