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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
10 Dec 2025
Reply rate
92.9 %
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Feedback
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Description
Living off grid on a point overlooking the ocean. Ideal for surfers, fishers, kayakers, birders and all who enjoy the sound of the rumble of the sea….at the edge of tropical jungle Two miles west of the tourist town of Santa Catalina you will find a small slice of paradise. Remote enough to keep the cars at bay , close enough to enjoy a nice walk to town. Welcome to our camp.
From Southern California. First traveled to Panama as a Peace Corps Volunteer shortly after graduating from UCSB. Been a resident here for nearly three decades!!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I’m fluent in Spanish and always willing to help with learning the language. Nearby local neighbors give the opportunity to learn their way of life…it’s tropical country living: simple and off the beaten path.
Help
Basic help to help build trails, tent sites, and general ‘camp’ maintenance. Carpentry skills is a bonus. Cooking , cleaning and sharing meals is part of everyday.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Camping in a tropical tent ( dry season) and /or in a ‘rancho’ ’ style loft (rainy season). Fully equipped communal kitchen and bathroom/out house amenities.
What else ...
Surf, fish, kayak, and lots of birds!! The town of Santa Catalina and all that it has to offer is a 35 minute walk from the camp.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Feedback (10)
Javier is a wonderful and cheerful person with whom you can talk about anything. I’m really grateful for everything I learned from him about Panama and the United States.
He also has two very friendly dogs who were great company.
One of… read more
Life is simple at Javiers place, which I loved. No wifi, outside bucked shower, dry toilett and just little electricity. But instead wave noice,… read more
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Javier is a wonderful and cheerful person with whom you can talk about anything. I’m really grateful for everything I learned from him about Panama and the United States.
He also has two very friendly dogs who were great company.
One of… read more
Life is simple at Javiers place, which I loved. No wifi, outside bucked shower, dry toilett and just little electricity. But instead wave noice,… read more
Thanks for everything Javier
Javi is a very thoughtful host, everything was very well communicated to us from the start to the end and always made sure to take good care of us. He had so many things to share with us and we had some incredible… read more
The property is about 30 min from Santa Catalina and the 2 way to get there are super nice to walk. You… read more
his place is surrounded by nature and ocean, the perfect place for relaxing and find yourself.
we had wonderful dinners with deep conversations with Javier.
we hope to see him again soon and his little chickens 🐓
thank you again Javier for the opportunity.
