Farmstay Cañar, Ecuador

4.5
(7 reviews)7

✨Voluntariado con una familia cañari en Ecuador🌄

Help a sustainable project
5 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.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
6 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.
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
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What you get

2

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.
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.
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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Dec
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Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

¡Bienvenido a nuestra casa en Cañar! 🙌 Soy Miguel y junto a mi familia pertenecemos a la cultura cañari. Vivimos entre montañas, rodeados de campos de arroz, maíz y vegetales como coliflor o ají. También cuidamos de cabras, búfalos, vacas, ovejas y aves. Queremos invitarte a compartir con nosotros la vida sencilla y auténtica del campo andino.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 5 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Practicing Spanish
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 4 15. Life on land
  • 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Lily

United Kingdom

5

I had an amazing time staying and working with the farm family. They were so welcoming and provided me with everything I needed for my stay. Miguel was a fantastic host and introduced me to the local community, culture and showed me some stunning local sights. It was great to get to know him and practice my Spanish. I wish I could've stayed longer but I hope to return at some point!

3 months ago

Mathilde

France

5

Miguel et sa famille m'ont accueilli les bras ouverts et m'ont intégré à leur quotidien très rapidement. C'était franchement la meilleure expérience que j'ai eu en volontariat, alors n'hésitez pas à y passer un petit séjour ! Le travail peut être parfois un peu exigeant mais le fait d'être dehors toute la journée dans des paysages à couper le souffle vous fera tout oublier ! Miguel est un excellent pédagogue, qui vous apprendra des milliers de choses sur la région, les habitants, la langue espagnole et quechua, la culture, l'agriculture, la faune et la flore,… C'était incroyable merci !!

3 months ago

Benjamin

Ecuador

5

Fue una experiencia mágica he inolvidable. Formar parte de esta esta linda comunidad fue un aprendizaje significativo sobre la cultura y sus tradiciones . El lugar está rodeado de paisajes espectaculares para disfrutar de un ambiente saludable y muy acogedor. También disfrute de sus ricas comidas típicas, como el Cuy asado con papas un manjar de los dioses. Pero lo más valioso fue su hospitalidad de la familia de Miguel, como mamá Elena y Tayta Simón, que con sus ocurrencias me sacaron siempre muchas sonrisas de verdad muy agradecido 100% recomendado 👨🏽‍🌾

6 months ago

Emily

United Kingdom

5

Tenía una bonita experiencia trabajando en la casa en cañar. Las vistas de las montañas, la naturaleza, y los animales es un lugar lleno de belleza. Podía participar en todo el proceso de crecer animales para vender como carne, fue muy educativo. La familia me cuidó mucho cuando me enfermé y siempre aseguran que comes bastante jaja. Podía experimentar las fiestas de la comunidad y aprender un poco de kichwa. El pueblo es muy tranquilo y la gente es amable Gracias Miguel para todo que tu proyecto siga creciendo:)

7 months ago

Grace

Peru

4

El tiempo con Miguel y su familia fue muy enriquecedor. Más allá de las actividades del campo, este voluntariado me permitió conocerme mejor, fortalecer mi paciencia, mi resiliencia y valorar aún más la vida sencilla. Estoy muy agradecida con toda la familia por abrirme las puertas de su hogar. Hubieron unos problemas de comunicación pero nada que no se pueda mejorar con el tiempo. La comida fue muy buena y la habitación muy cómoda. Muchas bendiciones en los proyectos futuros 🙏🏼

3 months ago

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