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Join us and learn about the cacao planting process on a family farm. During your stay you will learn about the different stages, soil preparation and cleaning, planting, and harvesting cacao pods, among other things.
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United States
Immersive, unique, and I enjoyed the learning greatly. It's a great option if you want to get off grid, spend quiet afternoons, use your body, learn about a family farm. NOTE: - the town is really small, only three little markets. I was trying to practice my Spanish and found it more challenging to meet people to hang with, as there's no bars or restaurants. Don Lupe is very up for chatting though, which was fun and appreciated. Julio n Javier, who work there, are quiet but also kind and fun to be around. - the labor can be hard, but I enjoyed having a tired body at the end of the day.
3 months ago
Thank you for the help, and whenever you want, you have a home here.
United Kingdom
I thoroughly enjoyed my time staying at the camping. Don Lupe is a charismatic host with lots of knowledge (and plenty of anecdotes) from his time in the countryside cultivating cacao. The whole family are friendly and generous in sharing their space, as well as Mari's delicious cooking! We did a great variety of tasks across a reasonable work schedule, and I left knowing a lot more about how cacao is grown, harvested, and processed. Plus theres a small river you can cool off in after your shift, just remember to bring enough bug repellant to put on afterwards ;) Thank you to all!
3 months ago
Thank you very much, Kate, for your help with my project; I am grateful for everything, and if one day you wish to return here, you have your home whenever you like.
United States
This was an enjoyable experience. I got a lot of Spanish speaking practice. You are immersed in nature and have access to a small nearby town. The community is kind and welcoming. The work schedule was very fair and varied. 2 hours of work, 1 hour for lunch and 2 hours of more work after lunch. I felt challenged from a lack of everyday amenities perspective but it was a challenge I embraced and felt was healthy for my soul. Don Lupe was understanding and not forceful when I was too sick to work one day. Two great meals provided each day along with lots of produce and good energy by the hosts
8 months ago
Thank you very much for your help, and whenever you want, you have a home here.
Ireland
I'm sorry but this was the worst volunteering experience. I had to leave and contact Worldpackers support for the first time in my life on the second day after finding ticks where I was sleeping. I was excited to go and learned about cacao and because I saw the good reviews from years ago. This was just not as expected and turned out super disappointing. The place is disorganised, dirty and unattended. The host wasn't even there and their workers to follow are kids. It might just be a single occasion but it was a terrible experience for me. Wouldn't recommend at all.
3 months ago
United States
One of my best volunteer experiences. Don Lupe has lived an interesting life and has many an interesting story to tell. There is a group f funny dogs that will follow you around and a river which will give you a back massage after a hot day. The work is variable and satisfying. My favorite was harvesting the cacao. Since the cacao trees are mixed in with the rest of the jungle it is like an easter egg hunt. The one thing I would recommend people take into account beforehand is that the town is very small with no pharmacies or restaurants so it is a good idea to stock up on supplies beforehand.
about 1 year ago
Thank you for your help
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