Eco Lodge Buenaventura, Colombia

4.0
(6 reviews)6

Learn Colombian gastronomy by the sea 🌊🦐🇨🇴

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Bartending
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Help us in our kitchen by keeping things organized, assisting in the preparation of typical dishes from the Pacific region, and serving our guests with a warm smile.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Eco Lodge

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 14. Life below water
Pagu

Brazil

5

The experience at Nativo was incredible, I learned a lot about the Pacific. There is some flexibility in the schedules and the roles are generally calm. The people are very friendly and I already miss everyone 🫶🏼✨ I learned a lot about Pacific cuisine with Yovanna and I formed good friendships. I recommend volunteering for a real immersion in the local culture of the Barra neighborhood. I hope to return soon to learn about the news after the renovations 🩵✨

3 months ago


Gelyn replied

It was wonderful to have you at Nativo and to share with you part of life in the Pacific. Thank you for your willingness, your good energy, and for being part of this experience with us. We are very glad that you enjoyed the place, learned about our gastronomy and created memories and friendships during your stay; you were very kind and committed. We wish you lots of success in your upcoming travels and adventures. We hope you return soon to learn about our progress!

Diana C

Colombia

5

I had a wonderful experience at the camping. From the first moment I was delighted by the view and, especially, by the sound of the sea during the nights, something that made my stay very relaxing and special. The glampings are beautiful, fresh, comfortable, and are very well kept. You can notice the care and dedication with which they maintain each space. Additionally, I want to especially thank all the staff, who were always kind, attentive and excellent people. Without a doubt I will recommend the camping and I would love to return...

5 months ago

Maria Paula

Colombia

3

The accommodation was very good, the food was good and the staff were always very kind and attentive. The place is ideal to connect with nature and enjoy a peaceful setting. However, communication with the host was difficult during the experience, which led to some misunderstandings; there were moments when I perceived disrespectful attitudes from the host, which affected my experience as a volunteer. Still, I value the time I spent there and I believe that, with better communication and more respectful treatment, the experience could be much more positive.

3 months ago


Gelyn replied

Thank you for highlighting the comfort of the facilities, the food, and the friendliness of our team. I'm sorry that during your stay there were communication difficulties and that some situations affected your experience. It is important to us that the people who share this space feel welcome and treated with respect. We take your feedback as an opportunity to continue improving communication and to make the experience at Nativo even better.

leire

Colombia

4

The camping is a project with a lot of potential. Its cabins are comfortable, beautiful and reflect the effort of a space that continues to grow.
As a suggestion, it would be valuable to communicate more clearly, from the start, the dynamics of volunteering, the schedules, and the organization of tasks.
Clearer communication and some agreements on living together would contribute to a better experience for everyone.
I take away as a lesson the ability to adapt, respect for the territory's dynamics, and the value of teamwork.
Infinite thanks for opening the space for Gelyn and Andrés

4 months ago


Gelyn replied

Thank you for sharing your experience and for recognizing the potential of Nativo. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our cabins and that you take away lessons from your time at this place. We value your suggestions, as they help us identify aspects we can improve, especially in communication and the organization of activities. Each experience gives us something valuable to keep growing as a project and as a team. We wish you much success on your upcoming journeys.

Duban

Colombia

3

The staff working there is very friendly, the food is delicious, the facilities are good... However, since it was my first volunteer experience, I didn't limit myself to doing what they told me there, I proposed much more content, and on top of that I was asked to do several extra things... so I didn't manage to carry out my basic tasks... a bit of my fault... However, what left a bad taste in my mouth were some instances of disrespect toward me and also toward other volunteers who were there with me...

4 months ago

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