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Description
The ecological reserve located in Ecuador has more than 200 hectares of "cloud forest". The "cloud forests" have a rich native endemic biodiversity of the world. However, many of these forests remain poorly known such as the "cloud forest". 80% of the reverve remained a primary forest where there has been identified hundreds of different species of birds, 40 species of mammals such as Pumas (Mount lions) and glasses eyes bear (in this moment in endanger) thousands of tropical plants, including a variety of amazing orchids and some very rare, bromeliads and other epiphytes. Provide an opportunity for volunteers to participate in a cloud forest conservation project by participating in tree planting, scientific research, or even by promoting sustainable agriculture. Nowadays, the reserve consists of a typical old wood house, dating back to the decade of 1940. From this house was built a room with a terrace, with a view of the cloud forest. 3 "cabins" were built also to receive visitors with all confort. 2 habitations with 4 beds, independent kitchen, terrace and dining room... The reserve is isolated, 4 hours drive from Quito and in an exceptional place.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living in an ecological reserve in the middle of a cloud forest is an exceptional experience. the volunteers will be able to interact with the arrival of biologists and wildlife specialists from this forest. They will share moments of life with the young people of the community who work in the reserve, will practice Spanish and adapt to life in the forest.
Help
Possible activities:
1. Tree planting in areas degraded by deforestation
2. Development and design of trails
3. Botanical data collection at the Scientific station
4. Planning an orchid garden in the heart of the Cloud forest, on the edge of the Chontal river
5. Development of an organic orchard and the application of sustainable practices
6. Naturalistic photographs
7. Oversight of trap cameras
8. Construction of study structures (bird observatories)
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: 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
1. The house will consist of 3 wood "cabins", of 36 m2 with a very good comfort, with individual bath, in each room can be installed to 2 peoples.
2. The second wood cabin is a kitchen and dinner room with terrace.
3. The third will be soon a dormitory with 6 beds.
Hello, we confirm that we offer the 3 meals for the 5 days of the working week. A person from the Reserve will prepare these meals. For the weekends, we leave the volunteers free but they have a kitchen and dining room if they want to take meals in the reserve.
We do not ask for any cost sharing.
What else ...
The reserve is far from any urban center, 4 hours from Quito, 1 hour and 10 minutes from the first village. the volunteer can go by bus to the capital. Volcanic hot springs are 2 hours drive away. Internet with limited access. Only in case of emergency
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Van All-wheel drive obligatory and a small size
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4/5 hours per day max, 5 days/week.
Feedback (5)
The reserve itself is phenomenal, and is genuinely one of the most beautiful places we’ve been. There is a rich diversity of the animal, plants, birds and insects; we saw three different types of toucans, a kinkajou, a quetzal, woodpeckers, many different cool… read more
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The reserve itself is phenomenal, and is genuinely one of the most beautiful places we’ve been. There is a rich diversity of the animal, plants, birds and insects; we saw three different types of toucans, a kinkajou, a quetzal, woodpeckers, many different cool… read more
El proyecto es muy interesante y el trabajo variado. Arreglamos senderos, pintamos rótulos, instalamos lo necesario para cultivar granadillas, desmalezamos, plantamos árboles...
La gente allá es muy acogedora, la comunicación es fácil. Las… read more
