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Netherlands
Maria and Jorge are incredibly nice people. They take good care of you and make sure you feel comfortable. Maria's food is amazing, and Jorge enthusiasm is motivating. Their combined knowledge and skills gave me inspiration and motivation to apply some of their methods and way of living for myself in the future. I would highly recommend applying! Thank you Maria and Jorge!
5 months ago
United States
I had an incredible time at the eco village! They were so incredibly kind and attentive to whatever my friend Breckyn and I needed. Maria's cooking was amazing and the work was so relaxing and very satisfying! We oiled wood and worked on refurbishing wood to build more houses! Caguas is so cute and Puerto Rican food is my new favorite! I highly recommend this work exchange and I'll definitely be back!!
6 months ago
United States
This experience was super fun and it was great to work under Jorges direction. He is very creative and smart when it comes to construction and recycling, I felt like I was learning a lot and have great respect for the work. He was very accommodating and wanted us to experience PR as much as he wanted us to help out, if not more. Over all a host who is very kind, and who i hope to come back to in the future.
As far as location remember you are in a jungle climate, expect to cohabitate with nature. There is lots to see both on site and in the area, thank you Jorge!!
7 months ago
United States
I had a really fantastic time at the eco village. Jorge and Maria are phenomenal hosts, and I very much enjoyed the work we did and learning new things (mainly in construction). Their philosophy is that we can all live with less, and I definitely saw them sticking to that. Being there also helped me practice and improve my Spanish, as well as connect with people from around the world.
9 months ago
United States
Jorge and Maria were so sweet and genuinely wanted to make sure you had a good stay. The work was varied which I liked. Painting, cutting down trees, building maintenance, cleaning kitchen and bathroom. Work was done by 2 or 3 so you had the rest of the day free and San Juan is a $25 Uber so have lots of opportunities to explore. The cabins are rustic but it's a great place to connect with nature and practice Spanish
9 months ago
United States
This was an amazing experience all around. This was my first world packers experience and it was perfect. Jorge and Maria are the kindest souls who have built a great eco friendly community. My tasks varied from painting benches, painting and remodeling the bathroom/shower area. One day we cut trees and invasive plants with machetes. Lots of organizing and cleaning different areas around the farm. They have about 10 cabins on the 2 acres of land. And the food María cooked for us was amazing. They are very accommodating to your schedule as long as you communicate. I <3 the eco village!!!!!
9 months ago
United States
I had a wonderful time at the eco village. It's an extremely beautiful property that has absolutely amazing views to look at every night. The food is spectacular. Jorje and Maria are two of the most welcoming, hilarious, and sweet people i've ever worked with through Worldpacker. There was definitely a language barrier for me because I don't speak spanish, but we still laughed all the time. The work was very fun, challenging at times, and rewarding. Everything was better than I expected and I would thoroughly recommend!
about 1 year ago
United States
My time at the eco village was unforgettable. I improved my Spanish, learned to wash clothes by hand, and gained confidence by trying tasks outside my usual comfort zone. Jorge's kindness and Maria's amazing cooking made the experience even better. Sharing moments with fellow volunteers was truly special. If you want to immerse yourself in nature, embrace a digital detox, and be open to new challenges, I highly recommend it.
about 1 year ago
Australia
My time here was great and I'm really happy to have volunteered with Jorge and Maria (and Bori). The work was varied and I enjoyed this. You put in good effort but it's rewarding! The location is beautiful and you feel you have your own space. I really felt looked out for and the hospitality/social aspect was great. Thankyou all!
over 1 year ago
Germany
The eco village is truly a wonderful experience, away from the big city and perfect to calm down and focus on yourself. The work is demanding but not exhausting and with the delicious food from Maria and Jorge you will have enough energy for the day.
over 1 year ago
