Agricultura, Jardinería y Cuidado de Animales.

Denmark

5

I had a really great time staying with Nelson and his family. The area is beautiful and there are good hiking and camping opportunities in the mountains. I got to practice my spanish and hear a lot about the lives and traditions of the people. Its a place to enjoy the mountains and the culture of the andian people. Regarding work and tasks it's very flexible and there are options of both relaxing and working as it is mostly up to you how you spend your stay.

over 1 year ago

United States

5

If you want to immerse yourself with a Quechua family for a week in the Andes, I recommend this experience. The family was generous with their knowledge and patient with my questions. Be prepared for rustic living conditions and in return you can more deeply appreciate the history and customs of the region. Work included groundskeeping at the neighboring ruins, gathering wood for the stove, and feeding the pigs. In your free afternoons or days off there is amazing hiking right in your backyard. My Spanish improved and I got to meet other amazing volunteers from all over the world.

over 1 year ago

Nelson Jovano replied

Thank you very much for all your help in my project, my dear Margot. If you ever wish to return, do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards from afar. 🤗

New Zealand

5

Nelson and his family were so kind and welcoming to me, I felt so safe and well cared for while I was staying there. My time with his family was a great opportunity to disconnect and recharge in nature. The work was very light and easy, and I was left most of the day to myself. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet, safe place to unwind and disconnect from the busyness of life.

over 1 year ago

Nelson Jovano replied

Thank you very much, dear Francesca, for all your help. I hope you can come back sometime, and please don't hesitate to contact me. Best regards from afar. :)

Germany

3

We had a very nice time atthe community. We did Social Media and it was nice to produce the TikToks. Nelson and the family is very kind. We would recommend the stay! Also, there were some points we didn't really like: -The food is not very good (sometimes the family eats better stuff, you get the cheap food) -Its overpriced, especially if you compare it to accomodations in Huraz -No water during the day, which nobody told us in the beginning -In our opinion they don't treat the animales very nice Still recommend! The days we worked were nice and also there are a lot of hikes around!

over 1 year ago

Germany

3

We really liked our stay at thethe community, helped with social Media and had a very authentic Experience. The Family was super nice and helped us out whenever we needed Help. Unfortunately, there were also some downsides of the stay: - the food is Not very nice, Sometimes the Family ate better and gave us the cheap food (mostly potatoes and rice) - it's rather expensive If you compare what you get vs what you would get in Huaraz - there is Not really a room/space where you can warm Up or Just relax - the Treatment towards their pets wasn't to nice (maybe thats Just us) Still recommended!

over 1 year ago

Netherlands

4

It was a nice experience to stay with Nelson. I got to experience what it is like to live in a rural village. It was difficult to adapt at first, but I felt welcome even though the family speaks Quechua between themselves. Life is quite primitive in Wilcahuain and can be lonely in the evenings, especially if you are the only volunteer. But the surroundings are beautiful and you learn a lot about the Quechua culture. If you don't mind being alone and want to experience the village life, I would highly recommend volunteering here!

over 1 year ago

United States

1

My time at this location was a bit uncomfortable. Due to various comments, behaviours, and requests made by the host and his family, I felt disrespected and uncomfortable during my time here. At some times I was made to feel unsafe due to some behaviours from the family.

over 1 year ago

Nelson Jovano replied

It is regrettable the negative comment you have made, Enuma. As a host, I was always attentive to you, asking you daily about your well-being in the house and with the family, to which you always responded positively. You even shared details about the health of your sister and your parents. I sincerely believed in your words. I get the impression that your comment is intended to harm my project. Your attitude does not reflect professionalism; it is important to express the discomforts in each country, given that customs and traditions vary. Perhaps the culture of my locality and country is not to your liking, but it is essential to maintain respect. I take this opportunity to alert other hosts: at first everything seems favorable, but in the end the comments are adverse. Thank you!"

Germany

4

I felt comfortable during my stay. In the three weeks I really got to know the family and how they live. When I had problems, they always had an open ear and helped me as much as they could. I had some funny moments there. However the language there was a little problem for me. The family speaks with each other Quechua, not Spanish. So I couldn't be part of the conversation nor understand anything about it. That made me feel lonely sometimes. But the when they spoke Spanish, everything was good.

almost 2 years ago

Nelson Jovano replied

Hello, Emma. It seems that you may have misunderstood my previous message. I want to emphasize that nobody is being forced to do anything; it's a matter of respecting my culture. I kindly ask you to carefully read the conditions stated on my page's profile. I have reminded you several times to review the terms and policies of my project. Therefore, I urge you to read them thoroughly next time to avoid encountering these minor inconveniences. It is essential to respect the customs and cultures of each country. I do not align with your perspective, and please remember that I supported you through challenging times, so I urge you to express gratitude to MOTHER EARTH "PACHAMAMA," who provided you with assistance. Please recall what I am referring to. Thank you.

Germany

5

Nelson is a good Host and the food they make is delicious! Somedays you will work but it is really not that much and allways fun and simple tasks :)

about 2 years ago

Nelson Jovano replied

Thank you very much for everything friend Nils. A hug from a distance.

France

5

Really pleasant stay at Nelson's and his family, very nice persons, flexible, accomodating and interesting ! Thanks to the location of the house, i could relax, connect with nature, and learn more of the culture in this peruvian pueblo. Moreover, the work i did was not painful at all, i enjoyed it, so i recommand this experience :) Thanks to them !

over 2 years ago

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