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Live and help at a family run hostel in Tena, Ecuador

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    31 Mar 2025

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Our Tena, Ecuador hostel 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 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 20 people. The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming; you will feel at home and part of the family.

    For further information about your stay, please message us on Workaway.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will be immersed in the life of an Ecuadorian family, practicing Spanish with us, learning about the customs of Ecuador, and the local food, and getting to know the tourist sites of the Amazon while having contact with other travelers and new friends to talk about unforgettable experiences.

  • Help

    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, gardening, construction, teaching the daughter some English, etc. A good level in Spanish is appreciated.

  • Languages

    This host offers a language exchange
    Necesitamos aprender tu idioma.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    One bed in a shared dormitory with a bathroom for 6 persons

  • What else ...

    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 along the beaches and boardwalk with its 3 bridges to relax and watch the sunset. You can hop on a local bus in 45 minutes to Puerto Misahualli where you will see free monkeys on the beach and park, and on the way back visit Cascada Latas. With the good sun, you should visit the beautiful blue lagoon, 45 minutes by bus.
    The closest and nicest town to visit is Baños 3 hours away or just relax in a hammock on our chill-out terrace overlooking Tena and the mountains. Tena is also known as one of the best rafting and kayaking destinations in South America, for its amazing rivers. Life in Tena is cheaper than in other parts of Ecuador and public transportation is reliable and very affordable.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts a vibrant, open-air room with a metal roof, featuring a hammock, bench, and flags, set against a scenic backdrop of trees and a house.
The image depicts a group of six people posing for a photo in a room with yellow walls, palm tree murals, and a black-and-white checkered floor.
The image depicts a group of five individuals, including three women and two men, posing in the water at the base of a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery.

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