Farm Santo Domingo, Ecuador

4.5
(8 reviews)8

Eco Camping & Nature Spaces 🛠

Help a sustainable project
6 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
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.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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$ 3

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

We will work together on: Improvement of ecological trails Construction and maintenance of common areas Creation of ecological signage Decoration of natural spaces Maintenance of the sports field and camping areas Gardening and beautification of the place Here we highly value creativity, new ideas, and teamwork. Contribution of 3 USD per day to support food, materials, and the project's sustainable development.

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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
7 days
Stay up to
30 days

The Experience

Help us improve and beautify our eco camping in the heart of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. We are looking for creative, practical people and nature lovers who enjoy building, decorating, creating, and improving outdoor spaces. This project is ideal for travelers with manual skills, artists, builders, gardeners, or people who simply enjoy working with their hands in a natural and relaxed environment.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 5 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 15. Life on land
  • 3 2. Zero hunger
  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
carl

United States

5

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

Alžběta

Czech Republic

4

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


Víctor Hugo replied

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

Clara

Switzerland

5

Victor was so accommodating and friendly! Would 10000% recommend was such a lovely experience

over 1 year ago


Víctor Hugo replied

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.

Valerio

Spain

5

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

Niklas

Germany

5

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

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