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24h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.
Amount
- US$ 15
Per day
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Description
Los voluntarios y voluntarias cubrirán una cuota de 15 dólares diarios para gastos de comida y manutención. Y para el fondo del programa de conservación de la selva. Volunteers will pay 15 dollars for food and accomodation. And for the jungle conservation program
What you get
1
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Necesitamos manos para construir nuestra casa y mejorar las instalaciones del proyecto que alberga un trabajo de conservación de la cultura y la selva We need help to build our home and Improve the place where we work to preserve the jungle and forest
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent Spanish or Fluent French
- Between 18 and 80 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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8 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Eco Village
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 4 Immersing in the local culture
- 4 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Developing environmental awareness
- 3 Practicing Spanish
- 3 Meeting locals
- 2 Meeting international travelers
Eyal
United States
Living in Shintuya was a breath of fresh air from my regular lifestyle. There's a lot of time to chill out so you can bring books or art supplies. Wili (the host) introduced me to other villagers. I loved playing with the local kids and dogs. He also made me medicinal tea when I was sick and was sensitive to my diet. Wili even brought me leaves that makes mosquito bites less itchy. He can tell you about every single plant and animal in the jungle. However, the language barrier was tough to overcome. I recommend doing a night hike so you can see exotic animals. It was an amazing experience!
almost 2 years ago
Loni
United States
There was so much growth to be had from this experience! I was able to expand spiritually and personally along with meeting the most amazing people! Even though I am a beginner in speaking Spanish everyone was so eager to help me through each conversation and day! I left knowing so much more about myself, the love of family, community and gratitude! My heart is full through learning the culture of togetherness! I've returned home with a more vivid view of life! Clear minded and ready to help my own community having more capability to receive and give my heart and soul!!
over 2 years ago
Jorge
Mexico
It is simply sublime how in touch with nature and oneself one gets while being there; additionally, the knowledge that Wili is continuously sharing is just unbeleivable, environmentally, socially and spiritually wise. Note however that Wili speak very limited English, so knowing basic Spanish is actually essential.
over 4 years ago
Andrea
Mexico
The place is amazing, the project itself has a lot of potential, I recommend this for adventurous people. It is a great opportunity to learn from the community since you get to live among them. I do not recommend this to those who like everything well organized, it is a starting non-formal project. Won't recommend this for female solo travelers either, the place is not really safe.
over 4 years ago
Laura
Spain
La experiencia fue muy auténtica y con una inmersión cultural total. Willi y Qori son una pareja muy interesante, y nos contaron muchas historias de su cultura, medicina ancestral y sus etnias. Si buscas un voluntariado donde interactuar con gente local indígena y convivir con ellos día a día (cocinando, limpiando, recogiendo, construyendo, ...), reforestar la selva, pintar, alimentar a animales... es idóneo. Quizás como mejora, señalaría definir un poco más las tareas de voluntariado, las nuestras fueron muy diversas, y a veces no sabíamos qué tocaba hacer ese día. Gracias la ecovila!
almost 2 years ago
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