Join us for eco-tourism, permaculture and outdoors in Cayambe, Ecuador

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  We live on a beautiful piece of rural land in Cayambe, where my family and I are transforming our property into a sustainable, nature-centered living and tourism project.
  
  We’re just getting started, so every helping hand, creative idea, and bit of energy contributes to shaping what this place will become.
  
  If you love the outdoors, animals, building, planting, cooking, or simply want to experience authentic rural life in Ecuador while creating something meaningful — we’d love to have you join us!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Videography

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  Camping

  

  Technology

  

  Music

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Volunteering here isn’t just about the land.. it’s also about the people. You’ll get to hang out with local farming families, pick up some indigenous wisdom, and just go with the slow rhythm of mountain life. For example, our grandma lives right next door. She speaks Quechua and is honestly the sweetest, always happy to share stories about how life used to be.
  
  You’ll also get the chance to travel with us. Since we need plants and animals for the project, we often go hunting for them in different cities and at local festivals and you’re welcome to join the adventure.

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  Help

  We are developing an ambitious long-term regenerative eco-project on a 13-hectare property in Cayambe. Our vision is to transform this land into a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem that integrates agroforestry, permaculture, ecological construction, and eco-tourism.
  
  At the moment, we are focusing on offering hiking and horseback riding tours for visitors, so we’re looking for support with horse care and guiding guests on 2-hour tours.
  
  In addition, we welcome help with:
  • Gardening, planting, and maintaining edible or native plants
  • Trail creation and land clearing
  • Collecting organic material for compost
  • Improving the water system across the 13 hectares
  • Building small natural structures
  • Documenting the process through photo and video
  • Brainstorming and contributing ideas to the master plan

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Quechua: Fluent
  Catalan: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  We offer a private room in a cozy house surrounded by nature, with access to high-speed internet, making it suitable for remote workers or digital nomads who need a quiet environment to stay productive. The space is peaceful, with minimal noise and inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and farmland.
  
  Although we’re tucked into nature, our house is conveniently located next to the main street, where you can catch a bus at almost any time of day to go into the city or explore nearby towns and villages.
  
  We provide three meals a day for our Workawayers. Whenever possible, we like to share meals together, as it’s a great opportunity for cultural exchange and conversation. We try to include fresh, local products whenever we can, and are happy to adapt meals for dietary preferences or restrictions with prior notice.

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  What else ...

  We’re new on this platform, but super excited to meet new people. We’ll do our best to make you feel right at home.
  
  The area has amazing spots for hiking, photography, or just unplugging and enjoying the quiet.
  
  Getting here is easy — we’re only a short ride from Cayambe city, which connects by bus to Quito and other parts of the country. We’ll guide you on how to get here and how to move around.
  
  House rules are simple: clean up after yourself, be open in communication, and bring a respectful, good-vibes attitude into the space.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We welcome digital nomads and remote workers — our private rooms are quiet and comfortable, and our internet connection is fast and reliable.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  If you’re traveling with a camper, we have plenty of flat land where you can park and stay comfortably. There is access to water and basic amenities.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Friendly pets are welcome on a case-by-case basis — we already share our land with some animals, so it’s important they can get along.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Armin

  

  Mikasa

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