Yoga instructor / teacher for 1/2 hours in the mornings :)

United States

4

Volunteering here was a deeply rewarding experience where I felt connected to both nature and a great group of fellow volunteers. We shared daily tasks, cooked together, and enjoyed exploring the surrounding area. The work was easy and our free time was respected. Although the beach was farther than I expected we still managed to visit it several times. During my stay Alex was away and his friend Marco was managing the place. Some of us had concerns about his communication, organization, and behavior toward women. Overall the experience was overwhelmingly positive, and I made lifelong friends.

3 months ago

Marco replied

Hi Isa, I’m surprised to read your comment, as I always try to maintain a cordial and fair attitude toward all volunteers. I wish you had shared your concerns with me at the time, since we had many good moments together and I never imagined you might have felt that way. Perhaps there was some misunderstanding with a few corrections I made, but there was never any other intention. If any confusion arose, I sincerely regret that it happened.

United States

4

Overall I loved my experience at La Comarca! The work was fairly easy and the other volunteers quickly became like a second family. I had some issues because the regular host, Alex, was gone for the entire time. Marco was great, but there often wasn't great communication about when we were supposed to work or what we were supposed to do. I was also disappointed because we never went to the beach. Also I got mold on a lot of my items because the rooms are so humid, so be careful if you come! But as a whole I would definitely recommend the experience and I wish I could've stayed longer!

3 months ago

Marco replied

Hi Maddy, thank you so much for your review and for sharing your experience 😊 We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the place, the group of volunteers, and the overall atmosphere. We’re sorry for the communication issues during Alex’s absence — your feedback is very helpful and we’ll take it into account to improve organization and clarity around schedules.
We really appreciate your positive energy and all your contributions during your stay, and we’re glad to know you’d recommend the ex

United States

4

Overall, I loved being at La Comarca! My fellow volunteers were amazing and we all got along! The work was usually communicated the day of, and usually was within the three hours of working. The location was also great, being close enough to town, and along a refreshing river. The volunteer rooms were ok to be in, except they are not super well-ventilated and many of my things got moldy. The main thing to be improved would be mature communication about work and expectations. Alex was gone while I stayed at La Comarca, which was maybe the reason for the problem. Great experience overall though

3 months ago

Marco replied

Hi! Thank you so much for your review and for sharing your experience 😊 We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed the place, the other volunteers, and the atmosphere by the river. We’re sorry for the communication issues during Alex’s absence; we take your feedback seriously and will work on improving clarity around tasks and schedules.
We really appreciate your positive energy and contributions during your stay, and we’re happy to know that despite these details, your overall experience was pos

Germany

4

I had a truly great time with the other volunteers – we became like a family, and these connections made my stay so special! The work was enjoyable, and the 3-hour schedule was respected. However, during my stay Alex was away, and Marco was in charge. Some volunteers including me experienced issues with his demands and lack of organization. As an English speaker with limited Spanish, I often felt left out of important information, even when I mentioned it many times.On my departure day, Marco didn't say goodbye, which left me feeling unappreciated despite the many positive moments of my stay.

5 months ago

Marco replied

I’m sorry you didn’t consider that the night before your departure the truck broke down, I lost my backpack, and still stayed with you until 2 a.m. even though I had to work the next day. You left early, and although I sent you a goodbye message, I never got a reply.
I always tried to speak in English and shared everything in both languages in the group.
I regret your frustration and truly hope you enjoy the rest of your journey.

Canada

3

I enjoyed my time at La Comarca and the property is beautiful. The tasks themselves aren't too difficult, but there were some issues. We weren't staying with Alex, the owner. Instead, his best friend Marco was running the place while Alex is gone. Marco is a great guy and he's trying his best, but I feel like we were taken advantage of. A lot of things on Worldpackers weren't the reality, like for example the workload and the amount of freedom we had. Overall still a good experience though

5 months ago

Marco replied

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and for enjoying the beauty of La Comarca 🌿. The 3-hour schedule was always respected, and volunteers were free to use their time as they wished. I only asked that not everyone left at the same time, so the place wouldn’t be completely empty. This way, everyone kept their freedom while also helping us stay organized.

Netherlands

3

If you want to surrend yourself with beautiful nature and some cool volunteers this place is nice while doong some light tasks around 3 hours. However, be prepared volunteer rooms are not very comfortable and hot😅 better to discuss with the host before. I suggest from the first day try to understand all tasks as detailed as possible to avoid any confussion later. If you have the expectation to learn more about construction and surf on your free days I suggest make this clear to the host before you arrive :) Enjoy La Comarca :)

6 months ago

France

3

La Comarca is a pleasant place. When we arrived, we were supposed to stay in the volunteer rooms, but like all the other volunteers present, we quickly chose to stay in the domes ($20 per night). Unfortunately, during our stay, the vehicle provided was not working, which limited our ability to go out. Additionally, Marco, who welcomed us instead of Alexander, was injured after a fall. He couldn't take us to the bus stop or really assist us on the lodge, which complicated our stay. The work is simple but spread out throughout the day, so it's not possible to have a full free half-day.

6 months ago

United States

4

I met a lot of cool people at la comraca and enjoyed my experience for the most part. Marco was great and did a good job filling in for Alex while he was on vacation

7 months ago

United Kingdom

4

My time at La Comarca was good. Marco, who was a substitute host for his friend Alex was incredible, making our stay at the camp enjoyable. The hours were not long and we had time to get the bus to the beach ect. Here I was able to make many friends that I continued to travel with afterwards. Unfortunately there was some miss communication between Alex and the volunteers as we were unaware that both of the cars were broken and were unlikely to be fixed. We had to walk 40 mins to the bus (unachievable in the rain) Many of us left early because of this. However, we did enjoy the stay.

7 months ago

Germany

4

The place "La Comarca" is really nice, surrounded by nature and a river. Acutally I didn't see much in the area around because the car which you can normally use is broken. There is also no local person there, Alex is away for some months and didn't tell me before. His friend Marco ist taking care of the place and he is lovely. He just don't know the area a lot.

7 months ago

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