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Description
Our hostel in Tena, Ecuador, means "beautiful flower" in Quechua. The owner Marcia and her daughter Jehieli are happy to help you with everything they can to make your stay in Tena an unforgettable experience. The hostel is located in a quiet residential area, just a few minutes away from the Tena bus terminal. We have 12 bed rooms and can accommodate up to 20 people. The ambience is relaxed and welcoming and you will feel at home and as a part of the family.
For further information about your stay, please drop us a message on Workaway.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be immersed into the life of an ecuadorian family, practicing speaking spanish with us, learning about customs in Ecuador, local food and the amazon region whilst still having contact with other travelers and being able to converse about individual experiences and making new friends.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We require help with improving our online presence (Facebook, Instagram, Hostelworld, Booking, etc.) help with making beds and cleaning rooms, receiving guests, painting the hostel, gardering, construction, teaching the daughter some English, etc. A good level in spanish is appreciated.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Necesitamos aprender tu idioma.
Accommodation
Bed in 6-bed shared dorm, with shared bathroom or possibly a private room with a single bed and private bathroom.
What else ...
Tena is the gateway to the amazon rainforest, you can explore the town easily on foot, the Tena river is a 10 minute walk away and offers beautiful walks and little beaches to relax on. You can jump on a local bus and explore the nearby town of Misahualli with its monkeys, visit the beautiful laguna azul, go for a bike ride to the cascadas Latas, take a bus to nearby Baños (3 hours away) or just simply relax in a hammock on our chill out terrace overlooking Tena and the mountains. Tena is also known as one of the best white water rafting destinations in South america, the rivers are simply stunning. Life in Tena is cheaper than in other parts of Ecuador and the public transport is reliable and very affordable.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours/day. For stays of 2 weeks there will be 3 days free. For stays 3 weeks and longer there will be 2 days free every week.
Feedback (11)
Ella habla español muy bien por lo que fue de mucha ayuda en el hostel.
Su carisma y delicadéz atrae a mucha gente e inspira confianza.
Segura que extañaré mucho a Freya.- Recomiendo 100 %.
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Ella habla español muy bien por lo que fue de mucha ayuda en el hostel.
Su carisma y delicadéz atrae a mucha gente e inspira confianza.
Segura que extañaré mucho a Freya.- Recomiendo 100 %.
CAMILA COCINA MUY BIEN Y ME APOYÓ MUCHO EN EL HOSTAL...ES RAPIDA PARA HACER LAS TAREAS Y MUY ATENTA CON LOS HUESPEDES.
DIEGO UN CHICO MUY CARISMATICO ME ROBÓ EL CORAZÓN CON SU FORMA DE SER Y ACTUAR CON TODOS.
100%… read more
SU CARISMA Y DON DE GENTES ENAMORA A CUALQUIER PERSONA.
SU APOYO FUE MUY UTIL EN EL HOSTAL Y LO EXTRAÑAMOS AUN.
RECOMENDADO 100%
PUEDES CONVERZAR DE MUCHOS TEMAS CON EL Y APRENDES MUCHO...FUE UN BUEN TIEMPO CON NOSOTROS.
RECOMENDADO 100%.
COLABORARON EN MI HOSTAL UN BUEN TIEMPO QUE FUÉ SUFICIENTE PARA ENCARIÑARME CON ELLOS.
SON MUY TRABAJADORES Y DAN MAS DE LO QUE LES CORRESPONDE HACER....COMO PERSONAS EXCELENTES MUY HONRADOS Y CONFIABLES.
HASTA HOY LES EXTRAÑO MUCHO.
MARCIA.- GERENTE PROPIETARIA.
MUY RECOMENDABLE.
SU CARISMA Y EDUCACIÓN DEMOSTRADA CON… read more
Marcia y Pablo fueron super amables. Quedamos una semana, pintamos las paredes de una habitacion y de los baños. Teniamos las mañanas libres para visitar, caminar, descubrir cascadas maravillosas,... hay muchas cosas que hacer en la region de Tena.
Trabajabamos en la tarde. Estabamos dos personas, entonces no comimos… read more
Thanks a million for everything and I hope to come… read more
