Help with our eco-hostel with a native family next to volcano

Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 2

Per day

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Description

EL aporte es para ayudarnos un poco por ahora que no tenemos muchos huespedes, Gracias!

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

My name is Jose Cajas, I live with my family in Iluman at the foot of the volcano Imbabura, Otavalo. It is an indigenous village, we speak kichua and spanish. I have five children and pets such as dogs and cats. We also have chickens, cows and guinea pigs which are used for food. We live in harmony with nature, and cultivate ancestral crops such as corn, beans, ovillas... I am currently building a cabin on my land.

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Requirements

Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Get in touch with nature
5 Immersing in the local culture
5 Meeting locals
4 Meeting international travelers
3 Learning about sustainability
3 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 8. Decent work and economic growth
3 10. Reduced inequalities
2 1. No poverty

Monica

United Kingdom

This has been a great experience, I really feel grateful for this time at the Tío Hostal. It's been a great balance between work, rest, visiting local gorgeous natural areas, meeting new people, both locals and guests. I highly recommend this experience to everyone.

4 months ago

Julius

Germany

U get a very cozy room in a very traditional kichua town. The people building their houses on their own and are self sufficient. U helping jose with his daily tasks. He and his family a really pleasent:)

10 months ago

Suong

France

Mi experiencia al alojamiento es excelente. Jose es muy atento y es divertido. Es un lugar agradable para vivir, rodeado de animales de granja, al pie del volcán. Es un equilibrio perfecto entre trabajo y descanso. Stella y Tamia cocinan muy bien comidas estupendas. Muchas gracias por la hospitalidad. 100% recomendaciones I truly enjoy my stay with Jose at el alojamiento. He gives you lots of attention and he is funny. It's a wonderful place to live surrounded by animals of the farm, the nature and is very near to the Vulcan. It's truly a great balance work/rest. Thank you for all.

3 months ago

Santiago

Ecuador

Mi experiencia en el Tío Hostal fue acogedora y hospitalaria por el dueño conocido como "El Tío" y por su ambiente familiar, el lugar es popular entre mochileros y viajeros que buscan una experiencia maravillosay agradable. El ambiente es relajado, con áreas comunes cómodas con vistas al volcán Imbabura donde puedes socializar con otros viajeros. En cuanto a la ubicación, está cerca de la plaza central de Otavalo y varios puntos de comercio local. En resumen, es ideal para quienes buscan un alojamiento modesto con una gran hospitalidad y la oportunidad de conocer a otros viajeros.

6 months ago

Polyanna

Brazil

Me conectei com a cultura local com José e sua familia quishua. Os horarios foram respeitados e as atividades adaptadas as demandas da familia (fiz pantufas e alguns dias ajudei com a organização e café da manhã do hostel). Comemos juntos todos os dias. Já sinto saudades dessa familia ! Recomendo para quem quer ter uma imersão cultural e contato com a natureza.

7 months ago

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