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We are an NGO located in the tropical dry forest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on a 100-hectare land, we combine protected forest areas with a community designed under a permacultural system.
Our name, which means in the native Quechua language: "Harmonious coexistence between humans and nature", reflects our mission of creating a habitat that allows the sustainable development of communities in a respectful manner, preserving biodiversity and the environment.
What will you find here?
• Protected forest.
• Hotel house. Suites.
• Communal house for volunteers.
• Restaurant. (Offers conscious eating; fresh, unprocessed foods prepared under the “From the garden to the table” concept.)
• Camping space and campfire.
• Healing Center.
• Community school. (Soon)
• Community garden.
• Carpentry shop.
• Farm animals.
• Gift shop. (Soon)
• Private homes.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about permaculture and sustainable construction.
- Engage in cooking and learn about conscious and organic nutrition alongside a professional chef specialized in pre-Columbian cuisine.
- Explore and engage in ancestral practices and discussions led by authentic representatives of indigenous peoples from the Americas.
- Access trails that lead to wonderful waterfalls.
- Learn about the flora and fauna of the Ecuadorian dry tropical forest.
- Care for and maintain an organic garden.
- Woodworking.
- Participate in the construction of structures made with natural materials and sustainable systems.
- Care for farm animals.
- Learn and practice the Spanish language.
- Connect with people from different backgrounds.
- Connect and heal through nature.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Hi! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with the construction and maintenance of our project.
We are currently building a Montessori school for local children and need volunteers to assist in developing an educational program. If you have a background in education and relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you!
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
Volunteers can stay in our guesthouse, which is divided into two rooms, one for men and one for women. Each room has its private bathroom with a shower and toilet facilities.
Meals are provided by us at no additional cost.
A little more information
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.
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
