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Live in the heart of the tropical rainforest near El Castillo, RÃo San Juan, and be part of the Guacimo Lodge Jungle Steward Program. Contribute a few hours each day to conservation, restoration, and eco-lodge maintenance while experiencing the rich biodiversity, local culture, and unforgettable adventure of life in one of Nicaragua’s most beautiful natural settings. 🌳✨
25 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
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.
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
Between 18 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The eco-lodge was created more than ten years ago to help visitors understand and connect with nature, provide authentic guided rainforest experiences, support the protection of the Rio San Juan region, and demonstrate a responsible model of nature-based tourism.
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Help visitors understand and connect with nature.
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Provide authentic guided experiences in the rainforest.
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Support the protection of the Rio San Juan region.
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Create a responsible model of nature-based tourism.
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Restore forest habitat near an important protected area.
The founder has planted approximately 10 hectares of trees as part of a major reforestation effort intended to restore forest habitat and help protect the surrounding natural reserve.
Support in customer service and restaurant area
Keeping shared spaces clean
Supporting preparation for jungle tours
Sharing languages and cultural knowledge
Garden maintenance
Supporting small agroforestry
Brushing stone surfaces
Removing moss and vegetation
Maintaining steps and handrails
Varnishing forniture
Participants agree to:
• Respect nature and wildlife.
• Treat fellow guests and staff with kindness.
• Keep shared spaces clean.
• Avoid illegal drugs.
• Drink alcohol responsibly.
• Participate in community life.
• Be flexible—life in the rainforest sometimes means adapting to weather and changing priorities.
