Sustainable finca, surrounded by animals and beautiful land by the beach In Las Tunas, Ecuador

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Sol, I am a writer. I live with my three lovely dogs ( Kiam, Jack & Jane), my two horses ( Alarik & Prosapia) and two cats (Moon & Noel). Moon is the volunteer cat and lives in the volunteer part of the house. Our attention is mainly focused on the Finca. The Finca is located uphill with a wonderful ocean view. My dream is for the farm to sew life, that is sustainable and self-sustaining, that grows with the people who have the same views and contributions to the finca. We have lovely vegetable gardens & much land to be explored!!

    PHILOSOPHY- Our Finca was born with the conviction that everything is possible when it comes from the heart. We value the importance and respect for all species as well as human needs: "sewing life" recovering this bit of soil / sky, teaching volunteers from around the world and the local community the importance of "back to the basics" in the face of impending climate change.
    The soil recovery chain begins with composting, the planting of native tree species combined with edible plants that help with soil nitrogen, while indirectly contributing to the reintroduction of fauna and endemic species in general.

    My home is located in Las Tunas, a small village in between Ayampe and Puerto Lopez - Manabi. I am dedicated to recreational research, cultural experiences and adventures. The beach is made for surfing and horse back riding. During the months of December and January, the turtle nests begin to hatch and the slow migration to the ocean begins! From July to October, we can enjoy the Humpback whales from our home.

    For the last 18 years, we have had volunteers from around the world make this possible. It's a time dedicated to being with the earth and learning about the importance of being present, with yourself, the animals, and the land.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Farming
    Music
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
    Mountain
    Plant care
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Writing
    Photography
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Nature
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Mutual enrichment between countries, gastronomy and cultural customs, and most importantly working with your hands.

  • Help

    Help

    There is always lots to do!
    At 6:45am, we feed the horses. One hour later, we focus on cleaning the horses boxes, and brushing them before they graze in the corral for the afternoon. There are various tasks to do, for example: painting, building and repairing fences, gardening, weeding, and general maintenance for the horses and dogs. The morning shift ends at 12:00pm.

    At the end of the day, we feed the dogs and bring the horses back up from the corral for their dinner. This shift is from 4:30-5:00pm.

    The dogs are always around and love spending time with the volunteers, so there are lots of opportunities to play with them. The horses stay at the Finca during the day, but sometimes we take them for walks on the beach early in the morning and they love it.

    In general, life at the Finca is very calm and relaxed, but never boring. We always have fun !

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The first floor is soley for the volunteers, with a double bed and two single beds, one being a bunk bed.
    There is a full kitchen, bathroom, washer and dryer for the use of the volunteers when water is available.
    The home was built by the volunteers with love and care and is expected to be kept clean and loved as if it was your home.
    Eggs, bread, fruit, cheese, coffee, oats, flour, peanut butter is provided to volunteers for breakfast. Drinking water is available at all times.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are looking for volunteers all year round. All seasons and times, minimum 30 day's staying . Javier is available to safely transport volunteers from bus stops and airports to the Finca.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Prosapia (63 years)

    My horses are Peruvian Paso Fino breed. You can learn about Alarik's story by clicking on this link https://a.co/d/0c8OeYe and see what this horse can achieve, as well as Prosapia, who is shy but very good. She is currently expecting a baby, so we are showering her with love. They are a very important part of this little paradise. Therefore, visitors should come with an open heart and plenty of patience to learn what they don't know.

    Alarik

    Here's Alarik history

    https://a.co/d/hWXrf0z

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