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United States
This is a great experience for a genuine farming experience inside the city of Santo Domingo. The host provides a safe apartment, which will feel like being in the middle of the rainforest. The work is straight forward and this is a great opportunity for those looking to learn about sustainable agriculture and agroforestry. There will be plenty of opporunity to meet locals and visit local sites. Santo Domingo is not on everyone's route in travelling Ecuador, but it should be. And if you come to Santo Domingo, the farm is the best place to stay.
3 months ago
Czech Republic
Victor is a very active, hardworking, talkative and warm person. During our volunteering we were able to try new things (like mowing with a brush cutter) or taking care of the cocoa trees. Victor and I had a small communication barrier (I only know a poquito Spanish and Victor knows a poquito English). So take a friend that knows Spanish, like I did 😄 The program for the day was very flexible - Sometimes we would start late or work a little more than four hours. It was okey but it got difficult when we had lunch or dinner very late. Overall it was a very good experience :)
7 months ago
Babet! She is organized, disciplined, kind, helpful, sensitive, adorable, cheerful, fun, with good energy and always with a lovely smile. She respects the rules and the harmony of living together. She is willing to learn something new, to step out of her comfort zone. I appreciate the opportunity to meet a very special human being and to share a moment of our lives and experiences. I appreciate your small contribution; above all, the most important help is the attitude and the joy, the warmth of the human contact that she transmitted to me. Recomi
Switzerland
Victor was so accommodating and friendly! Would 10000% recommend was such a lovely experience
over 1 year ago
Excellent experience with Clara! She is a person with exceptional human values. I highlight her honesty, her respect for others, and her commitment. Her presence brings a lot of calm and order thanks to her strong principles. I would highly recommend her to any traveler community or hosts.
Spain
An incredible life lesson! Not only did I learn about cacao and achiote cultivation, but I also enjoyed the river and strolls through the beautiful town, ate very well with the local cuisine, and connected with the customs of its people. The alternative therapies renewed my energy. Víctor, the host, is outstanding and makes you feel at home from day one. If you want to live a complete adventure, learn and heal from within, I would love to return. Take heart, anyone reading this—come be part of the experience!
2 months ago
Germany
I have experienced the whole process, from the fruit on the tree to making the chocolate by hand, with artisanal methods. Almost all the food comes from the field.
Víctor is very kind and has taught me everything he knows.
We have also improved the volunteers' room with a mesh screen to keep mosquitoes out. It is a private room shared among the volunteers. There are two beds and a private bathroom.
I never thought that that volunteer would be so valuable. I will never forget her. If you want an authentic experience, come!
4 months ago
Chile
At first I thought I couldn't stay more than a couple of days, but in the end I stayed for two weeks, I came out stronger and more resilient. Country life invites you to step out of your comfort zone and set aside the conveniences we're used to. The work is manageable and you set your own schedule. Victor and his family are very welcoming and teach about local culture, gardening and agriculture. Victor also has many projects and a desire to improve himself; we stayed talking for a long time. The location has good connectivity and nearby inexpensive places to eat. Insect repellent is indispensable!
6 months ago
Spain
We felt very welcome by Víctor Hugo; He has many projects in mind, he is a person with a desire to undertake and improve his camping project. At the moment he has a complicated family situation and it is hard for him to carry it out. He needs a lot of help to keep clean and tidy the farm, the camping and the house. We were delighted to be able to help him in everything we could. We loved being with the family, we felt at home. We stayed in a small house with a bathroom and a fridge for ourselves alone. Thank you Víctor and family, it has been a pleasure.
6 months ago
MONICA AND MONTSE ARE EXTRAORDINARY! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Receiving them is a gift. Not only are they volunteers, they are beings of light who transform everything. They worked tirelessly in the garden, surpassing any physical expectation, but their greatest impact was emotional: they cared with infinite love for our grandmothers, fed us with delicious food and reset our mindset with their joy.They have created indelible bonds. I highly recommend to any Worldpackers host that they
Ecuador
The property is inside the city, but inside you can breathe clean air and there is a lot of nature; it's a fairly large place, so there are many things to do, among them: fixing or creating trails, harvesting cacao, helping with the plants in the nursery they have for sale, etc. The place where we slept was fine, although there was no hot water in the shower. Víctor gave us a schedule with set hours for each activity, but he didn't always enforce them, so we ended up working more than 4 hours, and although we have no problem with that, everything became a bit disorganized.
7 months ago
Catalina is a proactive, organized, and disciplined person. She respects rules and coexistence, and is willing to challenge herself and step out of her comfort zone. I deeply appreciate that she chose the Holy Week holiday to be part of our project and contribute her grain of sand; her help was much more than activities, it was a true human value. Thank you very much, Catalina! I fully recommend other hosts to welcome her, they will receive good energy, very calm, organized and with
