A woman with curly hair, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, sits on a log in a dense forest, holding a chainsaw, smiling calmly.
An epiphytic orchid with long, trailing flower spikes grows attached to a tree trunk in a dense, lush rainforest filled with various green foliage and trees.
A woman with curly hair, wearing a blue top, smiles while enjoying the scent of vibrant yellow flowers under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A close-up shot of a tree branch features several reddish-brown fungi growing on its surface. The blurred forest background highlights the branch and fungi prominently.
A woman with curly hair sits on a ledge in a minimalist, unfinished room, accompanied by a dog. Construction materials and buckets are visible in the background.
A woman with curly hair smiles confidently outdoors. Trees and sunlight create a bright, natural background. She wears a gold necklace and appears relaxed and happy.
A person in a white beekeeping suit is tending to a wooden beehive surrounded by greenery and trees, in a natural, outdoor, forested setting.
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Explore nature and help in the jungle of Cancun, Mexico

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm Perla, Live in the House I designed and built in the jungle 30 minutes away from Downtown Cancun, and 20-25 minutes away from the beach *by car*.

    I have an Organic Soap & Skincare project based on Aromatherapy, Herbology, Health & Ecology.

    Also work in a Conservation Organization and as social and environmental justice, cleaning and preservation

    My hobbies are Perfumery, Alchemy, Pottery, fermenting/preserving, Philosophy, Woodworking and of course Gardening!! Been doing Research & Development and Product Design & Formulation for other Cosmetic Labs.

    My project is basically work in the jungle, picking soil, rocks, leaf blowing, general maintenance, picking garbage from street, gardening, watering, building, cooking, cleaning, lot of things change constantly so im sorry if I dont update the profile every month.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Culture
    Self development
    Charity work
    Animals
    Carpentry
    Architecture
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Languages
    Photography
    Plant care
    Music
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Sailing / Boating
    Dancing
    Beach
    Water sports
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Beautiful Beaches, Mangroves, cenotes, lagoons. lot of warm sunny days most of the year.

    You can also help me in my Soap & Skincare project if you want to learn and have Chemistry, Biology capabilities.

    You'll enjoy of sleeping surrounded by jungle and birds. not (so) close neighbors, if you like privacy, solitude, Meditation, Nature youll enjoy it.

    And if you need the other social side, All the nithglife, cuilinaire, etc Cancun can offer is there for you.

    I have 2 kayaks you could use. Going to Mangroves and see pink flamingos

    To all of you who wish to come, answer these questions:

    Dates of availability?

    Skills/Experience/Areas of Interest: What have you done and what can you help us with?

    If you are an expert and actually have experience and know what you do, we can talk.......

  • Help

    Help

    My Project may include but not limited to: Work in the jungle, picking soil, rocks, leaf blowing, general maintenance, gardening, watering, building, cooking, cleaning, and picking garbage from the streets as part of our cleaning commitment to the Sacred Mayan Jungle and keep the neighborhood clean and pretty. This is a constant battle sadly.

    5 hours of Active help MON-FRI

    It may include but not limited to:
    Gardening,
    Building an automatic irrigation system,
    Filling holes in the street
    Paint signs with Ecological messages
    Building chicken coop
    Organizing, categorizing, etc.

    Is essential you have done this things and have some experience or at least be very capable, strong, willing and dilligent AND OPEN MINDED

    Cooking and cleaning always necessary.
    Be open. Being Volunteer is being humble and open to experience and Learn. Do this for pleasure.

    I need Responsible, Respectful, Clean, Comitted, Proactive, Skilfull, Strong, Trustworthy, Autonomous, Capable, Independent, Greatfull, diligent volunteers.

    Minimal stays of 2, weeks as it is time consuming to explain how everything works.

    Depending on your Skills & Profile I can consider more time. Or less.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I offer a 6 px camping tent for yourself sometimes with a matress or sometimes with a inflatable camping rug. It always varies location depending on the evolution of the project, nothing is static and before you come I will tell you how it is, I also give you options.

    I offer fresh food, fruits and veggies, rice, pasta, lentils, tortillas, beans and eggs. Sometimes I cook FOR BOTH OF US, Sometimes youll cook FOR BOTH OF US. The Cooking and cleaning after doesnt count as volunteering hours of course, as everywhere, unless you are a Great Chef and we agree that this is the purpose of your volunteering.

    You will enjoy a beautiful outdoor shower, vermicompost biofilter normal water toilet. All the "Sale de Bain"
    I ask you to clean and wash thoroughly once a week. (No chlorine allowed)

    Lot of jungle around so plenty of privacy.
    Our place is near to the city but out of the city.

    We have a bike available for volunteers but having your own transportation gives you independence and comfort.

    I'll provide good basic food once a week and everything else you may need you provide yourself.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live 2.4 km from the nearer Public Transport, which is the nearer "town" is 3 km away and you could go by bike if you need anything else.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Maya

Host ref number: 696316889842

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A woman with curly hair, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, sits on a log in a dense forest, holding a chainsaw, smiling calmly.
An epiphytic orchid with long, trailing flower spikes grows attached to a tree trunk in a dense, lush rainforest filled with various green foliage and trees.
A woman with curly hair, wearing a blue top, smiles while enjoying the scent of vibrant yellow flowers under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A close-up shot of a tree branch features several reddish-brown fungi growing on its surface. The blurred forest background highlights the branch and fungi prominently.
A woman with curly hair sits on a ledge in a minimalist, unfinished room, accompanied by a dog. Construction materials and buckets are visible in the background.
A woman with curly hair smiles confidently outdoors. Trees and sunlight create a bright, natural background. She wears a gold necklace and appears relaxed and happy.
A person in a white beekeeping suit is tending to a wooden beehive surrounded by greenery and trees, in a natural, outdoor, forested setting.
The image shows a bicycle leaning against a wall, with a small table and chair in the background, and a bookshelf on the left side of the room. The walls are painted white.
The image depicts a cozy interior space with a bed, table, and chairs, featuring a warm color scheme and a large window, evoking a sense of comfort and relaxation.
The image depicts a white kayak situated on land, featuring a flat bottom and a pointed bow, with a small opening at the top for entry and exit.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a small, open-sided tent situated amidst trees, with a canoe or kayak positioned behind it, evoking a sense of tranquility and adventure.
The image depicts a modern, open-air structure with a flat roof and a row of columns, featuring a large, open space with a high ceiling and a staircase leading to a second level.
The image depicts a dog standing in a grassy area, gazing to the right, with a collar around its neck and a tag attached to it. The dog is surrounded by trees and bushes.

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