Centro Iyuptala

Iyuptala is a center for human development, among other activities, with horses, located in nature but very close to the cities and the beach. We offer a calm environment for people who seek a real experience of conscious coexistence and connection with the simple and at the same time deep. Here every task makes sense and every person is part of something greater: the care of a living space that promotes respect for life, mutual service, and coherence between what we do and what we are. We have a spiritual, non-religious conviction about existence and we share our practices with those who are aligned with these paths of integral self-knowledge.

Our team is made up of people committed to personal growth, horse activities, conscious education, and community life. We are 7 people interacting in this community of integral personal development; together we are facilitators, teachers, therapists, coaches, space and horse caretakers, and spiritual leaders. We were all formed by the place's school of life, and we are all committed to carrying out activities for the development of consciousness. We treat volunteers with respect, clarity, and kindness, expecting the same in return. We value honest communication, good energy, responsibility, and the genuine desire to be part of it. We like to build bonds of trust and for each person to feel welcome. Volunteers are encouraged to reach out to us with their concerns and needs, as we have a philosophy of freedom and autonomy in living together and carrying out daily tasks. Training and formation occur naturally as volunteers become involved spontaneously with the center's activities, for which everyone is invited to participate.

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5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Salinas, Uruguay

Brazil

5

The month we spent at the site was wonderful! The place is beautiful, the accommodations were great and the tasks were calm and flexible (we were responsible for reviving gardens and flower beds). Everyone was very receptive and nice to us 💛 It was our first volunteering experience and it exceeded our expectations; we highly recommend it 🌱✨

17 days ago

About the experience in: Salinas, Uruguay

Brazil

5

The experience at the site was amazing. We were responsible for taking care of the garden, and the activities were always peaceful. The accommodation is also very comfortable, and the meals are very good. The people at the site are also very friendly and kind. It was our first experience, and I think it couldn't have been better. I would definitely recommend it 100% 🐴❤️

20 days ago

About the experience in: Salinas, Uruguay

Portugal

5

When I left, it seemed I had arrived only a week before and not five. My first experience with horses was beautiful, much is due to what Iyuptala is. Clau and Rosi are wonderful people with whom one can learn a lot and with whom just a conversation is not enough. The project is very well done and for someone who is a volunteer it is difficult to have a bad experience. I loved working and being with Fabrizio and Belén, every day there was something new and I only wish that any job I do is with people like them. The farm is magical, thank you very much for the opportunity Claudia

5 months ago


Claudia replied

It has truly been a pleasure to have spent time with you, Rodrigo, for everything you contributed as a person to our time together and to our nourishing conversations, and also for your volunteer work helping with the tasks of caring for our horses, always with an absolutely immaculate attitude and a willingness to leave everything with a sense of dedication, reaffirming our commitment. We are very happy with your participation in our project, and the doors remain open for when you feel like returning!

About the experience in: Salinas, Uruguay

Argentina

5

What a magical place the farm, a unique experience.
The space is beautiful, with all the comforts and surrounded by countryside.
The tasks are simple, mostly in contact with the horses, sharing the work with the capataz, who knows a lot, shares her knowledge and is a great person.
Clau is an inspiration, a great teacher, very wise, highly accessible and with a strong vocation to teach.
Also Rosi, Pri, volunteers and all the people around are fantastic.
There are all kinds of activities where the possibility to learn is enormous.
And we keep going for more.
Blessed and grateful🙏🏼❤

6 months ago

About the experience in: Salinas, Uruguay

United States

5

Claudia and the team at the farm are some of the most generous and kindhearted people I've ever met. The property is unbelievably beautiful and the accommodations are cozy and made me feel like I was home. The work was sometimes tough but always flexible. This was my first Worldpackers experience and it was absolutely amazing! I would 100% recommend this experience.

8 months ago


Claudia replied

Hi dear, how are you doing? I hope to listen from you and to know if you are OK we were profoundly grateful for all your efforts and the good work that you did together with Gilda on painting our roofs. And also all the good job that you did with the gardening.
You were superb in everything and so kind and calm and flexible. It was really a pleasure to have you between us. I really hope you have a very good next experience with and of course, if you want some time to come over again...


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