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Experience island life and help us develop sustainable tourism near Río Azúcar, Panama

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Help us build a self-sustaining island in Kuna Yala, San Blas.

    Hi, I’m Max, a young Kuna from the village of Río Azúcar. We want to develop sustainable tourism as an example for other Kuna entrepreneurs and to keep nature as intact as possible. Additionally, we aim to create a center to raise awareness among all residents and visitors of Kuna Yala about the plastic problem and to find creative ways to reuse and recycle.


    Ayudarnos a construir una isla autosustentable en Kuna Yala, San Blas.

    Hola soy Max soy un muchacho Kuna del pueblo Río Azucar. Queremos crear un turismo sostentable para servir de ejemplo de otros kunas emprendedores y así poder tener la naturaleza lo más intacto posible. Además queremos crear un centro para crear conciencia a todos los habitantes y visitantes de Kuna Yala sobre el problema de plástico y encontrar maneras creativas de reuso y reciclaje.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn about the customs and lifestyle of the natives, local cuisine, and have the opportunity to learn about tradition, using natural materials , get to know local fauna and flaura. I live on the island with my wife and kids, my grand father is often arround to help and is very happy to share his knowledge,

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    You can learn and help with:
    - Diving and fishing with a harpoon and rope so we can catch food to eat.
    - Gathering materials and building cabins, a well, eco-friendly dry toilets, and floating islands using natural materials (bamboo, palm leaves, and local wood) following traditional methods.
    - Expanding the permaculture garden as we aim to be self-sustaining and live off the land here.
    - Assisting in setting up the recycling center and contributing your creative ideas for plastic processing.

    Puedes aprender y ayudar con:
    -bucear y pescar con arpon y cuerda así que pescamos para comer
    -recolleción y construir cabañas, un pozo, baños secos ecológicos y islas flotantes con materiales naturales (bamboo, pencas y palos de la region) según los métodos traditionales
    -ampliar el huerto de permacultura porque intentamos ser autosustentables y vivir de la tierra aquí
    -ayudar de armar el centro de reciclaje y contribuir con tus ideas creativas de tratamiento de plástico

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    The accommodation is very simple and adventurous :))
    - Sleep : You'll sleep in a hammock under shelter or in a castaway fashionned shelter.
    - Electricity : Very basic solar system is available to charge your advices.
    - Drinking : It comes from the village and from a well.
    - Food : We offer very basic food topped up with product from the island and from the sea.

    El alojamiento es muy sencillo y aventurero :))
    Dormir : Dormirás en una hamaca bajo un refugio o en un refugio estilo náufrago.
    Electricidad : Hay un sistema solar muy básico disponible para cargar tus dispositivos.
    Agua potable : Viene del pueblo y de un pozo.
    Comida : Ofrecemos comida muy básica complementada con productos de la isla y del mar.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Transport : Everything will be organised for you. From Panama City you have to take a taxi and a lancha (60$ in total) + 20$ of taxe to enter in San Blas + 2$ of taxe in the port

  • 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

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 597821996846

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