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Fundo Estrella is an agroecological project where we live in harmony with nature and work on the organic cultivation of Chuncho cacao, as well as the planting and care of ancestral cacaos, coffee, and fruits.
As a volunteer, you can actively participate in fieldwork and in the processing of harvest, fermentation, drying, and chocolate making, in addition to other rural activities.
Learn and experience life in close contact with nature.
30 hours of help per week
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Amount: US$ 100 One time
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Your $100 contribution helps cover the costs of meals, the maintenance of the services you use during your stay, and to enhance the volunteering experience. In addition, this amount includes a special excursion to the Illapani waterfall, with transportation, entry fees, and a guided tour so you can enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Thank you for supporting our project and being part of this unique experience in harmony with nature.
1 day off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Join us in the heart of nature and live a unique experience cultivating Chuncho cacao, an ancestral variety recognized as one of the finest cacaos in the world. Here you can immerse yourself in the entire production process, from harvest to processing of the cacao, while working in harmony with the environment.
We offer a space to learn about agroecology, strengthen your knowledge about sustainable living, and become part of a project that promotes respect for the land and its fruits.
Additionally, at Fundo Estrella we also cultivate coffee and various fruits organically, caring for the forest and promoting sustainable practices. 🌿
The main harvest season of Chuncho cacao takes place during February, March and April. In this period, volunteers will mainly participate in the harvest and in the post-harvest processes of the cacao.
During the rest of the year, we work with other varieties of cacao, and the activities include pruning, fertilization, planting, and general maintenance of the farm.
Come and connect with the essence of nature while you contribute to the care and cultivation of cacao! 😊"
We will take charge of harvesting and lovingly tending the land 🌎 and caring for our Chuncho cacao.
Volunteer Activities 🌿🍫
Volunteers will participate in a range of tasks related to cacao, coffee, and life on the fundo. Some of the activities include:
✅ Harvesting and selecting cacao and coffee.
✅ Fermentation and drying of cacao.
✅ Roasting, grinding, and preparation of chocolate
✅ Farm maintenance (gardening and cleaning of plants)
✅ The main harvest season for cacao (Chuncho variety) takes place during February, March and April. During this period, volunteers will mainly participate in the harvest and post-harvest cacao processes.
During the rest of the year, we work with other cacao varieties, and the activities include pruning, fertilization, planting, and general maintenance of the farm.
• Clean and orderly people with shared spaces
• Do not use your phone during working hours 📵
• Smoking in the house rooms is not allowed 🏡 nor the consumption of drugs or alcohol
• Respect meal times (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
