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Netherlands
I had an amazing experience here. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Jacob is kind and helpful. The guys working there are also very friendly and always willing to help when needed. They don't speak a lot of English, but it's actually a great opportunity to practice and improve your Spanish. Every now and then, they organise evenings like pizza nights or dinners together, which are really fun. There is also a dome where you can workout. The only thing to keep in mind is that the location. It's easy to get there by bus, but there's a little walk which can be quite hot during the day.
5 months ago
United Kingdom
Really enjoyed my time at the organization. The work was interesting and varied and got to meet a bunch of other backpackers and locals who were all lovely. Highly recommend!
6 months ago
United States
The two weeks I spent at the organization was incredible. It's an absolutely beautiful property with a wide variety of tasks to do. From harvesting sugar cane, to helping repair/construct elements of the geodesic domes. the organization is in a good location, right in between Santa Teresa and Montezuma, but you need to be resourceful to get around. Uber won't reach you out here. You'll need to rely on the bus, hitching a ride, or be fine with pretty long walks. Overall the seclusion was one of my favorite aspects of the experience. I'd fully recommend this experience and hope to return one day in the future!
6 months ago
Austria
My time at the organization was perfect! The work hours were always respected & the workers looked out for me to not stay in the sun for too long and not overwork myself. Everyone was super friendly & they even hosted a "goodbye pizza-party" on my last day! :)
Jacob gave me great recommendations and it's very easy to hitchhike to the beach in Santa Teresa or Malpais after work. I usually took the public bus back to the organization. Work is physically demanding so make sure you're up for it & try to bring some food with you as the next supermarket is quite far away.
7 months ago
Mexico
It was a very good experience. I learned a bit about how to use different materials. The place is very beautiful and surrounded by nature. The workers are good people, and Jacob is a good host.
10 months ago
Romania
I had an amazing time at the organization. I learned new skills through hands-on projects and really enjoyed connecting with Jacob and the other volunteers. The facilities are great a gym, pools, and plenty of green space around the camp, with fruit trees growing on-site. I totally recommend this place. PS: Bring food with you the closest market is about 4 km away.
10 months ago
Germany
I had a great experience volunteering at the organization. I worked four hours each day and the tasks were exactly as agreed. I really enjoyed the work and there was plenty of free time to discover the nearby towns Santa Teresa and Montezuma. Jacob and the whole team were incredibly kind and I felt immediately included. I also managed to improve my Spanish a lot by talking to the workers every evening. I honestly wish I could have stayed longer. I can highly recommend this place
11 months ago
Sweden
Volunteering here was an amazing experience! I learned how to work with cement, make fake rocks, and use ferrocement—something I never tried before. The team was patient and supportive, and even though my English isn't perfect, I felt understood and welcomed. I'm really proud of what I helped build and thankful for the chance to learn these unique skills.
over 1 year ago
Netherlands
I really enjoyed living in the organization for 2 weeks and wish I could've stayed longer! It was exciting to learn about planting and building techniques. I had a really nice language exchange with the workers at the organization, and they also drove me around to let me explore the area😍 Jacob also took us to Sámara where we got to spend the night and see one of his bars which was really fun. And the daily morning yoga sessions with Claudia have to be mentioned as well :) Would recommend!!
over 1 year ago
Germany
I really enjoyed my time at the organization. It's a beautiful, peaceful place surrounded by nature. Since Jacob was on vacation, Alexis and the other guys who work there took good care of me and became very good friends. It's a bit tricky to get around without a vehicle, but it's possible! I mostly hitchhiked to the beach in Santa Teresa or Montezuma and took the bus back home after dark and never felt unsafe. I also enjoyed the work, and the guys made sure it wasn't too hard for me or too much in the sun during midday. Moreover, the accommodation is very nice and has everything you need.
over 1 year ago
