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Quinta is an organic cacao farm nestled in the Ecuadorian Amazon, 12 km from Puyo city in the province of Pastaza. Our lovely place offers to the visitors an authentic experience in the world of cacao production, sustainability, responsible farming without leaving aside the chance to learn the rich culture of Ecuador. No matter if you are exploring the surroundings, visiting natural sites, or working on the farm, Quinta touch your heart and makes you get an unforgettable experience in one of the regions with the most biodiverse in the world. It is the perfect mix of nature, culture and sustainability.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Interests
Self development
Pets
Sustainability
Culture
Farming
Plant care
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Nature
Hiking
Outdoor activities
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At Quinta, the travelers will have the chance to get involved in cultural exchanges with people of the nearby communities. Ricardo, the manager of the volunteers program, has been working close to the people of the Amazon indigenous nationalities as a naturalist guide so he has an extensive knowledge a of the Amazon's biodiversity. He will be responsible for ensuring that visitors have an enriching experience.
Help
Workawayers will be crucial for the development of our organic cacao production by giving us a hand with tasks that are important in agriculture such as pruning, pest control and harvesting. As hosts, we are committed to offer to the visitors the opportunity to gain knowledge and to get experience applying sustainable agricultural practices while learning about the Amazonian culture.
Languages
Languages spoken
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
We have a room whit a private bathroom inside the house of the owners for the moment, ideal for one person or couple we will provide the three meals per day.
What else ...
The visitors will work 5 hours a day, preferably in the morning so they can take advantage of having the afternoon free to do extra activities and explore the area. Activities such as hiking, birdwatching, swimming are possible to do as our farm is surrounded by beautiful places. To go to the city, the visitors can walk for 30 minutes to the main highway and take a bus for 20 minutes to get to Puyo, or we can ride them in our car. They can only leave at night on Saturdays.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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