Connect and unlock your impact: Eco-Adventure with Sea Turtles and Rainforest Conservation
38 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 37 Get in touch with nature
- 36 Learning about sustainability
- 35 Developing environmental awareness
- 31 Practicing Spanish
- 29 Meeting international travelers
- 29 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 37 14. Life below water
- 33 15. Life on land
- 27 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 25 13. Climate action
- 19 4. Quality education
- 19 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 10 5. Gender equality
- 9 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Anna
Finland
It was an amazing experience and so wonderful to live close to nature. The vibes were immaculate ✨
about 1 month ago
Kathryn
United Kingdom
Would 100% recommend this experience. Andrea, Diego, and the whole team are incredible not just to learn from but also for making you feel like part of the family. We had the opportunity to learn about the oceans, the reserve both on land and for the turtles and to get hands on experience in this environment. We watched turtles lay eggs, eggs hatch, made chocolate from local plants, harvested plants and took part in rewilding and did regular beach cleans. This place is amazing and truly makes a positive impact on the community and ecosystem! 🫶🏽🐢
about 1 month ago
Josie
United States
Visiting the reserve was one of the best decisions I ever made. The hosts, Diego and Andrea are so knowledgeable and so eager to share their beautiful culture with guests. They are incredibly kind, supportive, and flexible. The location is stunning and remote and all the locals are very kind and welcoming. I felt very safe, very welcome, and I learned so much! If you like to learn about nature, do some sustainable volunteer work, immerse yourself in local culture, or explore a new place, I highly recommend this program. I also recommend going for a longer trip.
2 months ago
Jill
United States
I learned so much from this volunteer experience from both Diego and Andrea. Between Andrea giving us information on the reserve and marine biology and Diego giving us information on local history and agriculture, they are a treasure trove of knowledge. During my time, I was able to learn about the reserve efforts to help the turtles and their nests, see baby sea turtles being rehabilitated, and observe a nesting mother! This area is very safe and calm and in a rural part of Ecuador. The food was also amazing. I highly recommend volunteering here.
3 months ago
Nakita
United States
This trip was Everything I could ask for! Fun, engaging, and educational. The cabins were so cute, the food delicious, and company of the other volunteers was so warm. Diego and Andrea provided a very welcoming and wonderful atmosphere. And there is no shortage of activities! Ecuador is beautiful, and with this experience you get to appreciate everything from the villages to the beaches to the rainforests. This was my first international trip, and coming from a female solo traveler, rest assured your safety and comfort is of the utmost care of the hosts. So take the leap, you won't regret it!
3 months ago
Emma
United States
Diego and Andrea are incredible people and are so passionate about their work! I met awesome people on the trip and the housing was a unique experience! 10/10 would go back again!!
5 months ago
Karl
Lithuania
Andreja & Diego were welcoming & provided everything we asked for & more! Having a group as motivated & positive to experience this with was also a huge help. The accommodation was exactly what you should expect from a remote rainforest the reserve. With that being said please come prepared! What they're doing out here is monumental & it was a great pleasure to contribute to the effort. Extremely proud of everyone & i cant wait to come back!
5 months ago
Ryan
United States
The reserve is THE BEST!!! Diego and Andrea are the most amazing kind people I have met and they made me feel like family from day 1. The coolest people I swear!! And so many amazing activities and learning opportunities. Could not recommend the reserve more!!!
5 months ago
Maxwell
United States
Had lots of fun Diego was a great host very welcoming and nice would love to go back next year
5 months ago
Mariah
United States
What a special experience with a lasting impression on my heart. Beautiful land, incredible group of people, and the sweetest hosts. My heart ached pulling away from the reservation, but I will be back. So much gratitude <3
5 months ago
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