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Last replied
21 Mar 2025
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(EN) Hello dear volunteers,
I am Maria and I live in the Capital of the Galapagos Island Paradise. For five years I have had a family farm that I share with my family, my two dogs and my cat.
We are located eight minutes walk from the sea and the airport. I have a ranch where we have horses, cows, chickens and all the exotic fruit.
We are looking for a friendly person who can help us with our family hostel our farm and who preferably speaks Spanish.
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(ES) Hola estimados voluntarios,
soy Maria y vivo en la Capital del Paraíso insular de Galapagos. Desde hace cinco años tengo una estancia familiar que comparto con mi familia, mis dos perros y mi gato.
Estamos ubicados a ocho minutos caminando del mar y del aeropuerto. Tengo un rancho dónde tenemos caballos, vacas, gallinas y toda la fruta exótica.
Buscamos una persona amable quien pueda ayudarnos con nuestro hostal familiar nuestra granja y quien preferiblemente hable Español.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
(EN) Here you can learn about the natural habitat of both the islanders and the wildlife. With the help in our hostel, you will get to know the interculturality of our island.
(ES) Aquí puedes conocer el hábitat natural tanto de los isleños como de la fauna silvestre. Con el assistance en nuestro hostal vas a conocer la interculturalidad de nuestra isla.
Projects involving children
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Help
(EN) We are looking for someone to help us with the reception of guests and cleaning and whose fundamental characteristic is cordiality. Sometimes we also accept people who like to take care of the animals on our farm.
The time required is at least two weeks and preferably more than a month. Normally we only need help four hours in the day. If there is not much work you will have more time to explore the island.
If you have questions contact us without hesitation.
(ES) Busquamos a alguien quien nos ayude con la recepción de huespedes y de limpieza y cuya característica fundamental sea la cordialidad. A veces también acceptamos personas quien les guste cuidar a los animales en nuestra granja.
El tiempo requerido es de menos dos semanas y preferiblemente más que un mes. Normalmente necesitamos axuda só catro horas ao día.. Sí no hay mucho trabajo tendrás más tiempo para explorar la isla.
Si tienes preguntas contáctanos sin dudas.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Intermediate
English: BeginnerThis 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
(EN) We offer you a private room with a double bed, a shower and a small refrigerator. You can use our kitchen and you will always have clean water available to drink.
(ES) Te ofrecemos una habitación privada con una cama doble, una ducha y una refrigeradora pequeña. Puedes utilizar nuestra cocina y siempre tendrás a disposición agua pura para beber.
What else ...
(EN) I can help you with information on the different tourist sites that my island has so that you can visit independently without spending money.
(ES) Puedo ayudarles con la información de los diferentes sitios turísticos que tiene mi isla para que puedan visitar de manera independiente sin gastar dinero.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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
Feedback (5)
We stayed on the farm for the first few nights. But one day, when there was no running water, we moved to the hostel. We had our own room (two beds… read more
El trabajo allí fue fácil: ¡alimentar a las vacas y a las gallinas una vez por la mañana y otra por la noche!
María es muy alegre y agradable! ¡Comparte gastronomía, cultura y experiencia!
La finca está lejos de todo pero es un lugar tranquilo y relajante!
Ojo, eso sí, no hay wifi como indica en su perfil, ni… read more
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Communication:
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We stayed on the farm for the first few nights. But one day, when there was no running water, we moved to the hostel. We had our own room (two beds… read more
El trabajo allí fue fácil: ¡alimentar a las vacas y a las gallinas una vez por la mañana y otra por la noche!
María es muy alegre y agradable! ¡Comparte gastronomía, cultura y experiencia!
La finca está lejos de todo pero es un lugar tranquilo y relajante!
Ojo, eso sí, no hay wifi como indica en su perfil, ni… read more
We were warmly welcomed by Maria.
The beginning was a bit bumpy because our Spanish skills are not good. Unfortunately… read more
