Learn new skills and explore beautiful nature in Boquete, Panama

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  Descrição

  Hola, I’m Luis, a local Panamanian who traded the big city for the green mountains of Boquete in search of a simpler, healthier life close to nature.
  
  I’ve been hosting Workawayers on and off since 2016, after doing Workaway myself in Europe. My favorite part of Workaway is the cultural exchange: as a traveler you get to live like a local, and as a host I get to learn about the world without leaving home.
  
  NOT A WORKAWAY FOR EVERYBODY
  
  My place is not a business, and I’m not looking for cheap labor. I’m a fellow traveler who decided to share his home with strangers because that seemed interesting to me. And so far it has been a great experience, as I’ve met some really cool people and made some amazing friendships.
  
  WHO I’M LOOKING FOR
  
  This Workaway is ideal for travelers who enjoy hiking, being in nature, sharing meals and conversation, and learning new things. I prefer hosting travelers who want to immerse themselves in the cultures of the countries they visit, which is why the minimum stay is 2 weeks, and three or four weeks is encouraged.
  
  I eat vegetarian at home, and cooking is one of the tasks workawayers help me with, so this is a great fit if you are a vegetarian who enjoys cooking. If you are not vegetarian but you like to cook and you are open to the experience of being vegetarian for a few weeks, I’m happy to make that work as well.
  
  SAFETY AND TRUST
  
  I live alone, and the common spaces are shared, but you get your own private room with a lock. I understand that staying at a stranger’s home in a foreign country can raise safety concerns, so I’m happy to put you in touch with past volunteers or do a video call before you commit.
  
  YOUR CONTRIBUTION
  
  You’re welcome to share your recipes and experiment with the local ingredients. I’m not a food critic, and the instructions are simple: cook for yourself, but make enough to share with me. You don’t need to be a professional chef, although some of you workawayers out there should really consider opening a restaurant.
  
  I'll take care of breakfast, and you’ll cook lunch, which doubles as dinner, though you’re welcome to cook something different for each meal if you’d like.
  
  Ingredients for all meals are included.
  
  THE WORK BESIDES COOKING
  
  There are always things to do on the property, and I’ve come to realize that a lot of what’s considered ‘mindless’ work is actually ‘mindfulness’ work.
  
  Tasks include gardening, planting trees, clearing dead branches, weed control, cleaning leaves, moving rocks, machete clearing, painting, sanding, organizing, and small building projects like making a fence or a patio door.
  
  No prior experience needed. Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and help out, and you’ll do fine. We'll talk and build a plan around your interests and energy.
  
  The usual day starts with a cup of freshly ground coffee and breakfast, then four hours of work from 8:00 to 12:00, plus about an hour to cook lunch. That’s 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Afternoons and weekends are free for hiking, reading, or exploring town.
  
  WHAT THE EXPERIENCE IS LIKE HERE
  
  Boquete is one of those places that feel magical. The nature in trails such as Sendero Los Quetzales is spectacular, the people are friendly, the temperature is like AC year-round, and several of the local coffee farms have broken world records for price and quality. Because of all this, many foreigners have decided to call this place home, though locals are still the majority, which helps maintain its authenticity.
  
  I love this place and I'll be happy to show you around, take you on some of my favorite hikes, or share everything you need to know to explore on your own.
  
  My neighborhood is a small community where everybody knows each other. It is far enough from the center of town for peace and quiet, yet still accessible. Being surrounded by nature works great for slowing down, self-reflection, practicing yoga, and reading.
  
  The 30-minute hike to town is great exercise, with a sneak peek into the locals’ everyday life along the way. When the sky is clear, you get imposing views of the Barú Volcano, which stands at 3,475 meters above sea level.
  
  THE FEELING I HOPE YOU LEAVE WITH
  
  My wish is that everyone who stays here feels like they’re visiting a friend or family. In the reviews you’ll read comments like “feeling at home right away” and “saying goodbye as friends.” To me, this is what it’s all about: treating everyone with respect and offering a safe, comfortable, and caring experience where real connections can happen easily.
  
  Tell me a bit about yourself and what you hope to get out of your stay. I read and respond to every message.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Jardinagem geral

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Cultura

  

  Música

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Arte e design

  

  Arquitetura

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Caminhada

  

  Ciclismo
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Interact with a local, learn about Panama's culture, nature, food and coffee. I've also lived in Mexico and Argentina, and traveled extensively in Latin America, North America, and Europe. Over the years I have developed an interest in sociology and cultural psychology. When I was working in tourism I had to be a bit of a cultural translator, and that helped me become aware and understand better many aspects of the Latino culture that I'll be happy to share with you.

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  Ajuda

  The tasks can vary, but most of the time involve the following:
  
  - Vegetarian cooking for only 2 or 3 people, grocery shopping.
  - Gardening, planting trees, weeding, watering, trimming, clearing paths, trail maintenance.
  - Home maintenance, painting, sanding, organizing.

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  Idiomas

  Inglês: Fluente
  Espanhol: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  You will have your own private room with a door that locks, ensuring you have your own personal space to retreat to. Shared bathroom. Ingredients for meals included.

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  Algo mais...

  Boquete is one of the top adventure travel destinations in Central America. Temperature is like AC year-round, perfect for hiking in the lush green fairy tale looking cloudforest. There are also small farms everywhere producing high quality coffee.
  
  Most travelers will find it easy to get to Boquete. And once here the town is small and easy to figure out. One important thing to point out is that being a mountain town, there are lots of hills so walking on flat terrain is rare. If you are in good shape and enjoy hiking, you will love it here, if not, then this might not be the right place for you.
  
  There are stores to buy essentials close to the house, otherwise the town center is 30-40 minutes walking with supermarkets, internet cafes, public library, and farmer market where you can find a great variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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