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I am Luciana and I am taking care of a property on the beach that requires normal maintenance of the beach, special maintenance of the house and extensive garden.
In the area there is no electricity (no fridge!) or running water, we have solar energy system, we take water from a well and collect rainwater.
Help is needed to clean the beach of garbage that arrives by the sea and vegetation (algae), maintenance of the solar system, improvements and maintenance of the rain collector, and to make a project with native plants in the garden.
Our closest neighbors are 60mts on each side, the whole property is surrounded by nature, you can always hear the waves of the sea and the ocean breeze. Looking at the stars at night is an undescriptable natural show to enjoy.
In the house we have 2 cats and 2 dogs, also we look after of 2 to 4 dogs and 1 cat that live on the coast and visit us.
Ideal for those who wish to enjoy the beach, the sea, the reef and the natural environment, away from big cities. Better if you are a couple or travel with someone. Not recommended for children. We may accept pets, let us know about it so we may consider.
The town of Mahahual is 6km down a beach road, easy to get there by bike (not public transportation available besides taxi). There you will find grocery store, bars, restaurants, ice cream shops, bakeries and more.
To get to Mahahual there are public transportation from/to Chetumal every hour starting at 6am to 8pm.
From Cancún/Playa del Carmen/Tulum/Carrillo Puerto there is only one ADO bus and not every day departing from Cancún, please check schedule at the ADO counter, info in the web page is confusing.
PLEASE READ OTHER VOLUNTEERS FEEDBACK. YOU WILL FIND MANY ANSWERS THERE.
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Soy Luciana y estoy cuidando una propiedad en la playa que requiere de mantenimiento de la playa, mantenimiento especial en la casa y extenso jardín.
En el área no hay electricidad (no hay refrigerador!) o agua corriente, contamos con sistema de energía solar, usamos el agua de un pozo y colectamos agua de lluvia.
Se necesita ayuda para limpiar la playa de basura que llega por el mar y de vegetación (algas), mantenimiento del sistema solar, mejoras y mantenimiento del colector de lluvia, y para hacer un proyecto con plantas nativas en el jardín.
Nuestros vecinos más cercanos están a 60mts de cada lado, todo el terreno está rodeado de naturaleza, se escuchan las olas del mar y la brisa en las palmeras.
Mirar las estrellas en la noche es un espectáculo indescriptible para deleitarse.
En la casa tenemos 2 gatos y 2 perros, además nos visitan 2 a 4 perros y 1 gato que viven en la costa y cuidamos de ellos.
Ideal para quienes deseen disfrutar de la playa, el mar, el arrecife y el entorno natural alejado de las grandes ciudades. De preferencia parejas o si estás viajando con alguien. No es recomendado para niños. Si viajas con tu mascota avísanos, podríamos considerarlo.
El pueblo de Mahahual está a 6km por un camino costero de playa, fácil de llegar con una bicicleta (no hay transporte público excepto taxi). Allí encontrarás tienda de abarrotes, bares, restaurantes, heladerías y panaderías.
Para llegar a Mahahual hay transporte público cada hora desde/hacia Chetumal iniciando a las 6am hasta las 8pm.
Desde Cancún/Playa del Carmen/Tulum/Carrillo Puerto hay un bus ADO que sale desde Cancún, verifica el horario y días de salida en una oficina o mostrador de ADO, la información en la página web de ADO es confusa.
POR FAVOR LEER LOS COMENTARIOS DE OTROS VOLUNTARIOS. ENCONTRARÁS MUCHAS RESPUESTAS AHÍ.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak Spanish and English, other languages such as French and German are welcome to practice.
I am a diving instructor in case you are interested in learning, I gladly make a special price for you.
I give sailboat and snorkel tours and whenever possible you can join us.
Snorkeling equipment and kayaks will be available.
You can drink all the coconut water you can open!
Nearby there are many places of interest such as Bacalar Lagoon, San Felipe Fortress, Archaeological Site of Chacchoben, and more.
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Hablamos español e inglés, otros idiomas como francés y alemán son bienvenidos para practicar.
Soy instructor de buceo por si te interesa aprender, con gusto te hacemos un generoso descuento.
Doy tours de velero y snorkel y siempre que sea posible puedes acompañarnos.
Equipo se snorkel y kayaks estarán disponibles.
Puedes tomar toda el agua de coco que puedas abrir!
Cerca hay muchos lugares de interés como la Laguna de Bacalar, el Fuerte de San Felipe, Zona Arqueológica de Chacchoben, y más.Help
I am looking for help to maintain the beach, there is a lot of garbage that comes from the sea as well as algae and vegetation that grows, in addition to the maintenance and constant improvements that the house requires.
Maintenance and design of the extensive garden that merges with the jungle.
Cleaning of the comunity areas such us bathroom, kitchen, grill area.
Knowledge about bioconstruction, carpentry, electricity (solar sistem), plumbing, artisan painting for murals or other knowledge of crafts are welcome to beautify the house.
Please be aware all work will be physically demanding, or if you want to go to town by bike is 6 to 9 km (18km round trip) in the tropics (hot, humidity...)
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Busco ayuda para mantenimiento de la playa, hay mucha basura que llega del mar además de las algas y vegetación que crece, además del mantenimiento y mejoras constantes que requiere la casa.
Mantenimiento y diseño del extenso jardín que se funde con la selva.
Limpieza de los espacios de uso común (baño, cocina, parrilla..)
Conocimientos sobre bioconstrucción, carpintería, electricidad (energía solar), plomería, pintura artesanal para murales u otros conocimientos de artesanías son bienvenidos para embellecer la casa.
Por favor considera que todos los trabajos serán físicamente demandantes, hasta para ir al pueblo en bicicleta deberás recorrer de 6 a 9km (18km ida y vuelta) en clima tropical (calor, humedad...)Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateAccommodation
We offer you to sleep in a tent placed in the garden with mattress and sheets, with the best view of the sea and the stars.
You will have access to a private bathroom that is outside the house.
We also have a grill (campfire) under-roof with a table and chairs to prepare your meals with basic supplies (oil, salt, coffee ...). We don't have a refrigerator (that may change with your help).
Purified water to drink is provided (do not buy plastic bottles!).
Your entire stay will be outdoors (bath and grill area under roof).
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Te ofrecemos dormir en una tienda de campaña ubicada en el jardín con colchón y sábanas, con la mejor vista al mar y de las estrellas.
Tendrás acceso a un baño privado que se encuentra fuera de la casa.
Tenemos también un asador (parrilla a leña) para que prepares tus alimentos, proveemos los insumos básicos (aceite, sal, café...).bajo techo con mesa y sillas. No tenemos refrigerador (eso puede cambiar con tu ayuda).
Les proporcionamos agua purificada para beber (no compres botellas de plástico!).
Toda tu estancia será al aire libre (baño y área de parrilla techados).What else ...
We enjoy nature and quiet life, sunrises and starry nights.
In places as small as the place where we live solidarity between neighbors is very important. We like to meet and help each other.
We always seek a friendly and equitable treatment.
You will have a cooler available to store your food, a bicycle, internet access (quality depends on the service!), snorkeling equipment and kayaks.
We will be happy to help you have a good time enjoying the beach and nature.
Working hours are flexible but every day is important to do a task or activity for the maintenance of the house and the property.
Couples are welcome as well as 2 friends traveling together.
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Disfrutamos de la naturaleza y la vida tranquila, de los amaneceres y las noches estrelladas.
En lugares tan pequeños como el lugar donde vivimos la solidaridad entre vecinos es muy importante. Nos gusta conocernos y ayudarnos.
Procuramos siempre un trato amable y equitativo.
Tendrás disponible una nevera para guardar tus alimentos, una bicicleta, acceso a internet (la calidad depende del servicio!), equipo de snorkel y kayaks.
Estaremos encantados de ayudarte a que pases un buen tiempo disfrutando la playa y la naturaleza.
Los horarios de trabajo son flexibles pero cada día es importante hacer una tarea o actividad para el mantenimiento de la casa y el terreno.
Parejas bienvenidas, también 2 amig@s viajando junt@s.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space to park any size of van, for bigger motorhomes please ask.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Super independent and perfectly adapted to survive by herself in the jungle!
Thanks… read more
Energicos, confiables, excelentes trabajando en equipo... todo lo que pueda decir de ellos es poco, solo agradecerles y que disfruten su año sabático!
With a smooth glowing energy he mooved around the property fixing this and that, playing with the dogs, opening a coconut, learning to drink mate,… read more
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Super independent and perfectly adapted to survive by herself in the jungle!
Thanks… read more
Energicos, confiables, excelentes trabajando en equipo... todo lo que pueda decir de ellos es poco, solo agradecerles y que disfruten su año sabático!
With a smooth glowing energy he mooved around the property fixing this and that, playing with the dogs, opening a coconut, learning to drink mate,… read more
Esta experiencia, este lugar es un rincón único en el mundo. Un rincón lleno de cuidado y serenidad.
He vivido con todas las letras, he gozado con… read more
Gran compañera, siempre pendiente de lo que yo o las mascotas necesitabamos.
Hizo una limpieza profunda de muchas áreas de la propiedad… read more
Y qué decir de Luciana! Es una persona increíble, super amable y con amor infinito a… read more
She did an amazing job with the pets and leave the place better that she found.
Thanks Chisato! Keep diving!
The experience in this workaway depends on many factors, starting with weather (you are outside all the time) but mostly is the volunteers attitude what makes the difference, and this two had the best attitude ever!
Keeping the areas clean all… read more
This is not a easy place and they connected with conditions super fast.
Leave the spaces they used very very clean and tidy and worked hard to fix the rainwater collector ✨ among other tasks.
Thank you girls!!!
For us it was a positivly shaping experience on many levels. We learned a lot about the country,… read more
They did outstanding changes in the beach, cooking area, bathroom... Were looovely with the pets… read more
Son dos personas de mucho valor por sus conocimientos y experiencias.
Gracias por darse la oportunidad de éste voluntariado.
Hermoso compartir el mar con… read more
Living here is very much similar to living on Survivor. You sleep in a tent, cook on fire, shower with rainwater (if it rains when you’re there collect it and shower with it!), using the… read more
Any task I had in mind they were already accomplishing it!
They understood the place, weather went through hot cold rain sunny during their stay and they were happy and enjoying every moment.
They took care of me and the pets, of the house and other volunteers.
You could see how everything was better and more beautiful after their… read more
They came to stay a week and ended up staying almost a month! Going through tasks as art, cleaning, gardening, repairing engines, house sitting, hospitality and (super important to me) look after the pets.
Saying look after the pets is… read more
I spent two weeks chopping coconuts, swimming with fish, and snorkeling around, falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the ocean and waking up early to catch the sunrise. It felt like living in a beautiful dream, with endless activities to choose from and the freedom to create… read more
Thanks a lot Chris for your delicated attention to the place and the pets.
Luciana is a great host! She is very passionate for the ocean and you can tell, its something she is living for.
We really enjoyed our time there. The freedom, the… read more
They have now the official "search and recovery" badge! Whatever previous volunteers lost on the jungle garden they found it: machetes, silverware, the… read more
Chopping wood was natural for him and keeping the place clean and tidy was a blessing.
Thanks Alex for such a week!
I also… read more
Conectó hermoso con el sitio y las mascotas que están acostumbradas a recibir toda la atención y demandan mucho.
Muy lindo compartir experiencias y charlas.
Gracias Isra! Ya te sabes el camino, te esperamos cuando quieras!
Muy cariñosos y dulces en su trato, me… read more
Gracias por elegir… read more
What a beautiful pirate-family, where truly everyone takes care about each other respectfully and in its own way. I have seldom witnessed such lovely relationships and I am grateful to have shared the space with them all for a short while :)
I already miss the place and really… read more
Adorable con las mascotas, muy atento a las tareas que realmente hacían un cambio para el sitio, el decidía que tarea realizar todo lo dejó muchísimo mejor… read more
The dogs are so sweet and the surrounding so beautiful.
If we had more time we would definitely have stayed longer :)
Thank you so much Luciana
Luciana nos hizo conocer su comunidad, el equilibrio con la vida natural y la inmensidad del mar y los arrecifes de coral.
Juntos hemos salido a disfrutar de tardes de snorkeling y ha sido una experiencia inigualable.
Como… read more
Siempre activos y ayudando en todo lo que se necesitaba. Fueron encantadores con las… read more
He is a great guy and helped with the cleaning (A LOT!), gardening, pet siting, help other… read more
I am so happy this happened becaused I lerned a lot from her.
Young, curious, whith a lot of "wise" energy (she was waking up before sunrise and going to sleep after… read more
Lovely time having him around.
Thanks Jonas! No need to ask if you can came back, you are welcome any time!
I stayed with Luciana for a week and it was a very nice stay.
Yes, staying all the time outside, sleeping in a tent and cooking on a fire is not for everyone. But if you search for exactly that, Lucianas place is great. It is very isolated and you will spent most of the time alone or with the dogs, who are lovely. But i enjoyed being… read more
Thanks a lot Alex to pick this place to stay! Was great to have you around!
Keep diving memaid!
They enjoyed the place at its best snorkeling and doing scuba diving for first time!
Thanks a… read more
One of a kind person. Came for 2 weeks stayed month and a half, I would have been the happiest person if she would stay here for… read more
Super linda experiencia tenerla en la propiedad. Gracias Connie!
You are welcome any time! Manatees are out there… read more
Además fue al mar en snorkel y en velero y también… read more
El lugar necesita mantenimiento 24/7 por eso solicitamos apoyo de los voluntarios.
Abrazos calurosos del caribe!
Her place is amazing, and the coral reef is in a swimming distance from the yard, I really appreciated being able to swim every day and snorkel around. Luciana took us with the sailboat and we snorkeled together looking for… read more
Thanks Sasha for… read more
My main task was to take care of Lilou the dog who is a massive sweetheart. She's now reunited with her human - so if you're a future volunteer, you won't get to meet her. (your loss)
The property is a paradise that is beautiful beyond comprehension. Luciana is… read more
They give life back to all the spaces for volunteers (we had no volunteers for almost 2 month until they arrived), they… read more
Compartimos momentos muy lindos y fue hermoso tenerlos en casa... sé que van a volver ;)
Gracias hermosa pareja por… read more
Que alegre su visita!!! Estuvo una semana, cumplió las tareas asignadas de manera impecable, a su propio ritmo y con mínimas indicaciones! Además fuimos al mar y hasta tiburón vimos!!!
Sólo estuvo una semana y nos hubiera gustado se quedara más!
Gracias Petri!!! Nos vemos a la vuelta!
Plantó cúrcuma, aloe vera y una semilla de la planta de la esponja (me dijo el nombre, ahora no recuerdo).
Le tocó un par de días de lluvia e hizo… read more
Se quedaron poquitos días pero supieron aprovechar las bellezas que ofrece el lugar y las tareas que realizaron en la propiedad ayudaron mucho a mejorar el… read more
Era el único voluntario y pasó varios días solo en la propiedad, no sólo cuidó de… read more
Lucie es una bomba de pura energía positiva!!!! Fuerte, decidida, proactiva, tiene todo lo que se necesita para ser líder y lo hace muy bien!
Todo quería probarlo, todo quería aprender, no se lo… read more
You will have a lot of time to rely on yourself and not be 'demanded' so much. Make sure you know (or learn there!) how to be fine being with yourself in an environment that doesn't have as… read more
Luciana lives away from the agglomeration, the rithm is slow, the pure nature is right in front of your eyes, the sound of the ocean is calming, there's always an ocean breeze… read more
Besides helping with some designated… read more
Seewt, hard worker, lovely with the pets, was so nice to have her… read more
Todo el tiempo estaba ayudando con algo, siempre con una sonrisa!
Gracias Sacha!!! Muchas gracias por quedarte con nosotros.
Pudimos hacer nuestra primera inmersión con Lu en el segundo arrecife de coral más grande del mundo 🐠🐡, un recuerdo para toda la vida, ¡¡¡gracias de nuevo Lu!!!
Además, para los gestos de la vida cotidiana hay que estar dispuesto a salir de la zona de "confort": ir a… read more
Overcoming with all the situations present in the property, they were very helpul with a lot of tasks in so little time.
Thanks for the help and to stay with us!
Aunque la… read more
Thank you so much for hosting me, it was truly a magical experience! Hearing the ocean all day and night, seeing the pelicans dive, hearing the crickets at night. Thank you Tanya for guiding me on my first snorkeling experience, the glowing jelly fish where amazing.
Warning: This place sounds like a paradise, it can be a paradise,… read more
Was great to have them in the propery, they did an outstandng job looking after the dogs Leelou and Capo, not easy when the animals don´t trust you and they need medicines! They made it! Thanks!
Besides helping… read more
Vamos al mar??? :D
She arrived in a moment where she was the only one in the property besides me, and I was sick.
Two words were enough for her to make herself comfortable in the place and look after the property and pets like if it was herself´s.
She was alone all the time, cooking on wood fire that… read more
Se comprometieron inmediatamente con las necesidades de la propiedad, haciéndose responsables del cuidado de 2 perritos que acababan de llegar y gracias a ellos (y a Juliette) los perritos se integraron muy bien con los perritos que aquí viven.
Hicieron un… read more
We loved the paintings you made!!! Thanks! Hope Jaina is… read more
¡Aprendimos mucho, a pesar de las condiciones climáticas muy difíciles!
Gracias por la experiencia, ¡volveremos!
Un beso también a Yuka, Amber, Shivamor, Pirate y Bonnie !!
Muchas gracias por compartir con nosotros!
All miss you a lot!
Todo el tiempo pendiente de lo que se necesitaba, preguntando cualquier duda y ayudando a otros voluntarios además de ayudar en la propiedad.
A pesar de su… read more
Luciana, Cata an their pets (yuka,bony,pax and cats) were very nice and hospitable, in the begining i was afraid because of dogs and I ended up falling in love with them.
The location is very very quiet and nice!, the specifications of the accomodation are detailed on… read more
He embraced the simple life from the first moment, sleeping in the hammock under the palm trees despite the inclement weather and mosquitoes! He loved pets and I think he knew how to make the best of his stay here. He just missed too much the milk for… read more
We helped cleaning the beach and made some maintenance works for the rain collector and the garden in… read more
Thanks for leting us the oportunity to have you here!
De no querer poner la cara en el agua a… read more
Luiciana me enseñó a hacer snorkel saliamos a nadar todas las veces que pudimos. Sus mascotas son un amor ya extraño a yuca y compañía... Fue todo muy lindo. Claro que recomiendo al 200% participar de esta… read more
We couldn't go out to the water / dive as it was too choppy at the time but dispite that we had an amazing time and learnt new skills along the way.
For anyone who wants to stay, i hope you enjoy the experiance as much,… read more
A pleasure to have them around! Thanks for staying with us!
It was a pleasure having her here and sharing with her our little secret piece of nature.
Dogs just loved her by the time she was walking in. (I trust my dogs feelings!).
She did a great job in the garden and the beach.
En los 10 días que compartió con nosotros tuvo cuidado de su compañera que estuvo un poco enferma, de las mascotas, de la casa, y se involucró en los… read more
We decided to learn diving with Luciana as our instructor. Luciana and Cata opened for us whole… read more
Since day 1 they shared their home town recipies and meals! Lovely talks about their trip and experiences.
They arrived wanting to experience diving and ended up as certified Open Water… read more
Se adaptaron perfectamente a las condiciones y espacios donde ellos vivieron, colaboraron con todas las tareas solicitadas y se extendieron en sus propios proyectos y actividades… read more
Best wishes wherever you are!
Luciana, Cata, Shiva, Ámbar and the bech dogs :)
Gracias!!!