Llama farming and botanical garden in Cayambe, Ecuador

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  Description

  Hi!
  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.
  
  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

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Languages

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  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

  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’re always looking for plants and animals for the project, we often visit different cities and farm markets—and you’re welcome to join the adventure.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are currently specialising in llama farming and would love some extra helping hands with the daily care of our beautiful herd — especially taking them for regular walks.
  
  Botanical garden project: we are reforesting an Andean quebrada (ravine) with the aim of restoring ecological vitality to the area. The project includes the planting of native trees and a wide variety of flowering plants with the goal of establishing a habitat for the native hummingbird species
  
  In addition, we welcome help with: gardening, cooking, building small structures, documenting the process through photo and video, etc..

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  Languages

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

  This host offers a language exchange
  We're specially interested in learning English & French.
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  Accommodation

  We offer a private room in a cozy house surrounded by nature, with access to high-speed internet. The space is peaceful, with minimal noise and inspiring views of the surrounding mountains and farmland.
  
  Although we’re tucked into nature, our farm is 15 minutes from the city (Cayambe).
  
  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.

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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 is safe and 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 (15 minutes), which connects by bus to Quito (1 hour) and other parts of the country.
  
  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

  Our internet connection is fast and reliable.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of flat land where you can park and stay comfortably.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  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?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Martí

  

  Sant

  

  Hangie

  

  Luna

  

  Sasha

  

  Armin

  

  Mikasa

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