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Canela is a 40-hectare nature reserve in the Misiones Rainforest. We are neighbors of Iguazu National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World) and Urugua-í Provincial Park (the largest protected area in Misiones). We have a regenerative agro-tourism project, with the aim of spreading the message of NATURE PROTECTION to the world and providing visitors with a unique experience in direct contact with the natural and cultural aspects of our environment.
We produce organic food and medicine for our own consumption.
From September to November, we work in the plantations (harvesting and replanting turmeric and ginger, planting hibiscus and other plants).
In January and February, we harvest and process the hibiscus.
Throughout the year, we are constantly updating our facilities, building new wildlife observation points and meditation spaces deep within the rainforest.
We are located in the Cabure-í area, Comandante Andresito Department, (Misiones, Argentina), a small community of farmers descended from European immigrants, nestled in the most biodiverse environment in Argentina and has a first aid room, various stores and a daily bus service from the Cabure-í area to the cities of Andresito, Wanda, Puerto Iguazu, etc.
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Canela es una reserva natural de 40 hectáreas de Selva Misionera. Somos vecinos del Parque Nacional Iguazú (Patrimonio Natural de la Humanidad, UNESCO y una de las Siete Maravillas Naturales del Mundo) y del Parque Provincial Urugua-í (área protegida mas grande de Misiones) . Tenemos un Proyecto agro-turístico regenerativo, con el fin de divulgar al mundo el mensaje de PROTECCION a la NATURALEZA y que el visitante se lleve una experiencia unica y en contacto directo con lo natural y cultural de nuestro ambiente.
Producimos alimentos/medicina de forma orgánica para nuestro consumo.
Septiembre a Noviembre trabajamos en Plantaciones (Cosecha y resiembra de cúrcuma y gengibre. Siembra de Hibiscus y otros)
Enero y Febrero cosechamos y procesamos el Hibiscus.
Todo el año estamos readecuando nuestras instalaciones, construyendo nuevos observatorios de fauna o espacios de meditacion el plena selva.
Nos encontramos en el Paraje Cabure-í, Dpto. Comandante Andresito, (Misiones, Argentina), una pequeña comunidad de agricultores descendientes de inmigrantes europeos, enclavada en el ambiente más rico en biodiversidad de Argentina y cuenta con sala de primeros auxilios, despensas varias y servicio de bus diario desde el Pje. Cabure-í hacia las Ciudades de Andresito, Wanda, Pto. Iguazu, etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
Gardening
Writing
Drawing & painting
Plant care
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
Sustainability
Culture
Self development
Farming
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about rural life, natural living practices, language, tourism, nature conservation, and the identification of flora and fauna. Organic food production.
Conocer tipo de vida campesina, practicas naturales de vida, lenguaje, turismo, conservación de la naturaleza, reconocimiento de flora y fauna. Producción orgánica de alimentos.
Projects involving children
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Help
Tasks: Hiking (design, construction and maintenance), Signage, Agriculture, Construction structures (bridges, gateways, shelter) in Nature.
Tareas: Senderismo (diseño, construcción y mantenimiento), Cartelería, Agricultura, Construcción de estructuras (puentes, pasarelas, refugio) en la Naturaleza.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: 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
House to share - Room with bed (without sheets and towels), - kitchen, bathroom, external galleries.
Casa a compartir - Habitacion con cama (sin sabanas ni toallas),- cocina, baño, galerias externas.
What else ...
Type experience wildlife conservationist with cultural exchange with farming community. Tourist sites nearby. From the place Cabure-í no bus to Cdte. Andresito, Wanda, Iguazu, etc.
Experiencia de tipo de vida natural conservacionista, con intercambio cultural con comunidad agricola. Sitios turísticos cercanos. Desde el paraje Cabure-í hay bus hasta Cdte. Andresito, Wanda, Iguazu,etc
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Trabajamos 5 horas por dias a la mañana, Cecilia y… read more
We spent two unforgettable weeks with Cecilia and Gaston at the Reserve in Caburé-i. The place is easily accessible by bus from Puerto Iguazú, which makes it very convenient to reach.
The hosts are kind, welcoming, and always happy to share their knowledge. We worked alongside them… read more
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Trabajamos 5 horas por dias a la mañana, Cecilia y… read more
We spent two unforgettable weeks with Cecilia and Gaston at the Reserve in Caburé-i. The place is easily accessible by bus from Puerto Iguazú, which makes it very convenient to reach.
The hosts are kind, welcoming, and always happy to share their knowledge. We worked alongside them… read more
Through the hospitality of Gastón y Cecilia, we were very lucky to discover the Provincía de Misiones (which is unique regarding to the rest of Argentina) : so much animals, sun and colors (a really red mud) !
At work, we spent a lot of time with Gastón. Each time, he took the time to… read more
The unique combination of diverse nature and and incredebly kind-hearthed people creates a home that every long-time… read more
Un lugar perfecto para aprender, mejorar capacidades, pensar y reflexionar.
Gracias por compartir esto con nosotros,… read more
It was a great experience to live so close to nature and we would recommend to bring a mosquito net ;)
Cecilia and Gaston are really nice people and we enjoyed the… read more
great conversations and in general a great time I absolutely recommend!
