Cabañas Balcón del lago

Our venture began its life with a couple of volunteers who came to our house; they were the ones who guided us so that our venture would work, which is why we feel enormous gratitude toward the volunteers. In our house you will find a pleasant place where you will feel as if you were visiting your family.

We are a family team; my mother is usually the one who welcomes the tourists, my brothers help around the house, we are the ones who normally clean our spaces such as: gardens, paths, the farm, and we perform all the repairs that the cabins require. We hire a young woman who helps us with cleaning in the cabins, and I take care of organizing and managing our venture. But in the end we all help each other with everything in the house. The volunteers will be treated as one more member of the family, because what we seek is to share and help each other mutually.

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Reviews

4.5
(36 reviews)36

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5
About the experience in: Otavalo, Ecuador

Argentina

5

My stay in Urku Wasi felt like being at home ❤️ A family that makes you feel part of it, where you share many moments, to the point that you want to stay longer. I made great friends in Urku 🫂 Everything went according to plan and even more than what was agreed through WP. Thank you for all these days together, I will be back 🫶🏻

4 months ago

About the experience in: Otavalo, Ecuador

Argentina

5

I would have stayed much longer, without a doubt. From the first day I arrived I felt at home, one more of the family. Sebas, Andres, Dave and Galo, like the rest of the family, are really cool, they would say. I enjoyed the animals, the nature of the place, the local culture, always learning something, from the chats that arose during meals all together, sharing moments, playing basketball (they love it, haha), table tennis, the movies, etc. Always having fun, giving space to the place's personal view, and making us feel part of the project. THANK YOU and see you soon! 🫶🫂

4 months ago

About the experience in: Otavalo, Ecuador

Argentina

3

It would be unfair not to express my gratitude for the space: I had a private room and the place is really nice to live in during the volunteer program.

However, there were two situations that made me uncomfortable and I think it's important to mention. On one occasion, one of the hosts invited me to sleep with him. And on my last day, knowing that I would be traveling the next day, another of them knocked on my room door at 4 a.m.

As a woman traveling alone, this made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I think in a volunteer setting there should be clear boundaries and respect toward female volunteers.

7 months ago

About the experience in: Otavalo, Ecuador

Colombia

5

From day one I felt very welcomed. They are very attentive and kind people, always ensuring that you feel comfortable. The accommodation is good and the place is really beautiful, with an incredible view. The tasks are clear and well organized, and they also respect the agreed schedules. It's also easy to get around, since there is nearby transportation to visit different tourist sites in the area. It was a very pleasant and highly recommendable experience.

8 months ago

About the experience in: Otavalo, Ecuador

Colombia

5

This volunteer program is incredible 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It is a space that lets you express and share ideas, the hosts welcome you into their family, you can learn a lot and the tasks are very enriching, you are accompanied by beautiful animals and a precious view! I wholeheartedly recommend it! I just have to say thank you and I hope I have fulfilled everything Here you will not only find a wonderful project but also incredible people Again, thank you and many successes!! From the first moment you arrive, it's inevitable not to feel a unique connection! Thank you very much

about 1 year ago


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