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Description
This is an agro-ecological farm, sustainability, and cultural preservation project hosted by the indigenous Ortega family. Immerse yourself in the culture of the Amazon rainforest with a loving and fun family who will share each aspect of their lives with you.
Learn how to plant, harvest, and utilize plants of the zone including cacao, banana, yuca, vanilla, coffee, local tropical fruits, medicinal plants, and much more.
Make traditional artisan crafts such as: jewelry from local seeds and ceramic tasks from clay. Enjoy activities including: guided trips to rivers, waterfalls, natural swimming spots, jungle hikes, yoga, and shared home-cooked traditional meals.
Do tasks alongside the family on the farm/gardens, with bio-construction of eco-cabanas, in the kitchen, and with artisan crafts.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be fully immersed in our culture as we do everything together as a family with you! Learn the way of life from how we grow our food, prepare traditional dishes, create artisanal chocolate and crafts, swim in the rivers, and enjoy the nature of the Amazon rainforest! You will have the opportunity to practice lots of Spanish (and Kichwa- the indigenous language)!
We also love learning about other cultures and are always open to trying and learning new things from you!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Work side by side with our family in planting and harvesting from our organic farm, with the ecological construction of our cabanas using local sustainable materials, cooking traditional dishes, making artisanal chocolate from our cacao, and creating traditional crafts from seeds, clay, and bamboo.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Quechua: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
Stay in our bamboo/ wood eco-cabanas that we dedicate for volunteers and tourists. You will have a bed and use our shared bathroom and kitchen spaces. All meals will be provided, home-cooked by our host Marisol, but you may also prepare/store your own food as you wish.
What else ...
In your free time you can enjoy the beauty of the Amazon rainforest. You're always welcome to hang out with us (we're always up to some kind of activity) or you can enjoy your free time as you wish! Relax in hammocks listening to the nature at our eco-cabanas, explore nearby rivers, waterfalls, hikes, rafting, kayaking, and popular tourist spots. Make artisanal chocolate, ceramics, jewelry, practice your Spanish, learn about medicinal plants of the rainforest, tend farm animals, and laugh with our family.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have wifi in main house!
Space for parking camper vans
We have space where you can park and huts where you can place a tent.
Can possibly accept pets
All pets welcome :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (5)
Unique, beautiful place, beautiful people. The job was pretty physical at times but at the same time, you can of course take breaks and do only as much as your body and the heat allows.
There was a big group of volunteers when I was there, it felt like a home… read more
Marisol y Octavio te reciben con mucho amor y comida deliciosa. Te involucran con sus historias en la cultura, la espiritualidad y el intercambio. Marisol te enseña paciencia y comparte… read more
Deep in the jungle, they welcomed my partner and me for an unforgettable volunteer experience in the Amazon. From building projects to working with nature, every day was filled with learning and adventure. We helped with jungle construction, sustainable farming, and harvesting cacao, ginger, turmeric,… read more
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Unique, beautiful place, beautiful people. The job was pretty physical at times but at the same time, you can of course take breaks and do only as much as your body and the heat allows.
There was a big group of volunteers when I was there, it felt like a home… read more
Marisol y Octavio te reciben con mucho amor y comida deliciosa. Te involucran con sus historias en la cultura, la espiritualidad y el intercambio. Marisol te enseña paciencia y comparte… read more
Deep in the jungle, they welcomed my partner and me for an unforgettable volunteer experience in the Amazon. From building projects to working with nature, every day was filled with learning and adventure. We helped with jungle construction, sustainable farming, and harvesting cacao, ginger, turmeric,… read more
I felt so comfortable there, I received so much joy and love from this family, they really matched my energy and it felt like a home ❤
There is so much you can do in the area and at home too ! Just be creative, go with the flow,… read more
Don't miss this truly amazing Workaway experience!! I loved my time in Tena… read more
