AyÚdanos a conservar 24 hectÁreas de selva en el amazonas

United Kingdom

5

Unfortunately I couldn't stay as long as I'd have liked but Diego and his family made the effort to make the most of my time. Diego was really patient and helpful as I tried to improve my Spanish. he answered all my questions before I arrived and accommodated my changes. The accommodation is basic (it's the rainforest) but clean and neat and has all you need. You can be disconnected but there's also access to fast good WiFi. Short but memorable experience!

about 2 years ago

Germany

5

The house is wonderfully located and the work was great and not too hard, as it is only for up to 4 hours a day. I enjoyed my time as the food, bed and people were great. Definitely recommend!

about 2 years ago

Austria

5

My experience at the shelter was very beautiful. Diego welcomes you as a part of his family and shows you different cultural things, such as food or rituals, from this area. The work isn't too hard, and Diego is also very understanding and easygoing. Also, he gives you the opportunity to explore the area, with lots of cool activities. If you want to reconnect with nature and yourself, help a meaningful project, and get to know the jungle, I can only recommend this place.

about 2 years ago

Germany

5

I think it is important to know, that it is na typical volunteering, because you still have to pay. I still recomend the project highly. Diego is a carrying host and made sure that the groupe became a family. I loved the rituals and the meditations. Diego guided them really well. We were cooking the hole time together. Diego made sure that the food was always vegetarian (because of me). Diego is a loving and open character. I highly recomend to experience the authentic live in the amazon here.

over 2 years ago

Ecuador

5

The experience with Diego was amazing, he is an excelente host, he likes to make you feel like home and that makes the experience even more wonderful. I love the community project Diego has with the nature and the jungle, he thinks out of the box and he works for a deeper reason, for his habitat and his culture. During the volunteer you feel his love for nature and that make me feel more connected with the nature. Diego es a respectful, friendly and spontaneous guy. I really recommend the shelter Chackra if you want to live an real experience in the Ecuadorian amazonas.

over 2 years ago

Italy

4

The shelter is not a spiritual place, with ancestral medicine, but a place where you are in contact with nature and the host Diego, a young boy enthusiastically shows you the nearby places and allows you to have experiences. the stay there was pleasant. Thank u Diego!

over 1 year ago

Norway

2

Would not recommend! Loved the jungle and river, but too many bad things to fit them all here. I can not understand the previous reviews! The host argued loudly and had fights with the other volunteer almost everyday, which was so uncomfortable! We had no door or walls in our bedroom for ca. 1 week in a house where his parents had free access whenever they wanted. He got mad over small things we brought up. I got no free tours and almost none free hikes, yoga and dance classes. Left after 3 weeks, 2 weeks early after he demanded more work than agreed upon, and different tasks than agreed upon

almost 2 years ago

Diego replied

Sentimos mucho que no te hayas sentido cómoda en el lugar que queríamos que fuera tu casa.
Lamentamos que los problemas que hay durante la convivencia te hayan afectado personalmente.
Esperamos que encuentres un lugar que se adapte a lo que estás buscando y disfrutes mucho.
Tomamos nota y valoramos todas las cosas que nos has dicho para poder mejorarlas.
Un saludo y mucha suerte

Denmark

3

On one hand wanted Diego to show me everything about the different plants, Spanish lessons, the beautiful jungle, making me feel at home. On the other hand felt it like Diego wanted me in bed with him. He suggested shortly after my arrival massage and tantra, a method he used to get “closer to his volunteers and connecting with them.” He didn't tell me beforehand that we were alone in his house. “Innocent” touches, complements about appearing, flirty behaviour etc. I know it's not the first time he's been hitting on a volunteer. Is Worldpackers the new tinder?

over 2 years ago

Diego replied

I am a very professional person in my work, I gave all my love to make the volunteers feel at home, it does not mean that I want to have them in my bed.

Germany

5

Words can hardly describe how important and precious it was for me to be part of the Arutum the community. I felt comfortable and welcome from the first moment. The house and the surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful. Diego is a balanced, kind and open-minded person and an incredible host. He really listened to all my needs and invest so much time and energy to show me all the beautiful places in the area every single day. I've learned a lot about cooking ecuadorian food, gardening, the spanisch language and so much more! I will be grateful forever for this amazing experience 💚🙏🥰

over 2 years ago

United States

5

An unforgettable experience. I definitely recommend it. Diego is amazing. I did something everyday that scared me which I loved. The work was rewarding, I loved getting my hands dirty. Food is incredible. Loved waking up and stretching and hearing the animals. Thank you so much Diego, amazing time. Definitely will be back here.

over 2 years ago

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