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United Kingdom

5

This experience was life changing, we had so much fun thanks to the people as well as the amazing monkeys and animals. We learnt so much about the environment as well as ourselves, we feel very privileged to have been able to take part in this opportunity. It is very tough and took us well outside of our comfort zone , the work, the living conditions and being off grid but overall it was completely worth it. Thank you the project!

3 months ago

Finland

5

Exactly a home away from home. I cannot put to words how amazing time I had in this place. The people, the animals, the place. My luck with people was amazing i met the most amazing people in this place. Getting to know and see the animals grow and learn was magical. And also just getting to know them and how they act and who they are was something Ive never experienced before. As for the place, its far away from luxury, it is still a jungle with no internet or electricity but if you give into that youre gonna enjoy it and have the most amazing time ever!!! I really loved the place so so much

6 months ago

Frédéric replied

Dear Henna, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your beautiful words! We’re so happy you felt at home here. It was a pleasure to have you with us—wishing you light and joy in your next journeys!

Canada

4

Monkeys adorable! Work peaceful, usually in the jungle for 5-6 hours a day just watching and feeding the monkeys. Hot and mosquitoy. Mostly vegetarian except for one day of the week. Little boring in the afternoons. About 10 min boat ride or 30 min walk to rurrenbaque. No electricity or convection to outside world. Good experience overall!

5 months ago

Frédéric replied

Thank you so much Willemina for your kind words and for your dedication at La Cruz Verde. We’re happy you enjoyed your time with the monkeys and nature, despite the challenges. Wishing you all the best in your next adventures!

Germany

5

We had a great time at the project and enjoyed our stay! Working with the animals in the jungle supporting them to get back into their natural habitat was great and meaningful. We felt very welcomed by the team and the other volunteers and even got to practice our spanish a little bit by interacting with the locals working at the project. Even though the accomodation is basic and without electrocity or Internet we felt comfortable and had a lot of fun with the other volunteers. Even got used to the tarantulas (; Big recommendation if you like working with animals and don't mind the Jungle

8 months ago

Frédéric replied

Thank you so much Theresa! We’re grateful for your hard work and positive spirit. It was wonderful to see you connecting with the animals and other volunteers. Wishing you lots of happiness and success ahead!

Germany

5

I had a good time there. There is no electricity or signal. But you know that beforehand. If you want, you can always take the boat to Rurre for 10 Bs. I was pleasantly surprised by the cooled drinks and the good food from the cook (Theresa). The only downside is that the staff sometimes tell you contradictory things about how to treat the different animals. But you just do your best. And you are happy to do it for the animals and Frederic.

9 months ago

Frédéric replied

Hi Simon,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that the food and drinks were a pleasant surprise! We also appreciate your understanding about the challenges with electricity and signal.

We’ll take your feedback regarding the staff and animal care into consideration to make sure we're all on the same page moving forward. Your dedication to the animals and Frederic means a lot to us, and we are truly grateful for the hard work and positive attitude you brought during your time here.

It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.

Best regards,
Nina Mostajo
La Cruz Verde

Switzerland

5

We had the opportunity to spend an exciting and intense time at 'the project.' It's a unique experience to spend time with the monkeys in the jungle and accompany them on their journey back to the wild, cut off from the outside world. We truly enjoyed the special sense of peace and slowing down that it offered. It's important to be aware that the camp is located in the jungle, with no electricity and basic accommodation. The hygiene conditions can be challenging at times. However, if you embrace it, you can have a truly great experience!

10 months ago

Switzerland

5

We had an unforgettable four weeks at the project. We worked 5-6 hours a day with the monkeys and other animals that roam freely in the jungle all day, which is truly unique. Being able to accompany them on their journey to a free life is an incredible experience. Fred and the entire team are extremely dedicated. Living with 15-25 other volunteers super smoothly. In the evenings, the volunteers cook for the whole group, and at lunchtime, Teresa from the community prepares the meal. We enjoyed living without electricity and internet. We would 100% recommend the project.

10 months ago

France

5

Amazing experience, still there taking care of the monkeys . Everybody is working together towards the objective of giving the monkey a really great monkey life . Do not choose this volunteering if you need an animal pic, do it if you really want to help them , care for them and see them free and happy in a high tree one day . This volunteering is very rewarding but also not easy . A lot of humidity, heat and mosquitoes. Be sure to be fit before coming so you have a nice stay . Would recommend 200%

about 1 year ago

Italy

3

This experience is unique, you learn all about taking care of the animals in the middle of the jungle! It is a very life changing experience, but there are some safety issues. First of all, don't expect scientific work, the host is self-educated on how to care for the animals. One concerning point is safety and hygiene. Most of us ended up really sick with parasites and salmonella, as well as others before us. The suggestions we gave for more hand sanitizer or avoid soap bars that sit in their dirt, and to test the filtered water we drink were not listened to at all. Good luck.

10 months ago

Frédéric replied

Dear Giovanna,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us to reflect on how we can improve the experience for future visitors.

We are glad to hear that you found the opportunity to care for the animals in the jungle to be a unique and life-changing experience. It’s our goal to offer an immersive environment where people can learn, grow, and make meaningful connections with the wildlife and local community.

At the same time, we are genuinely sorry to hear about the health issues you and others encountered during your stay. We take hygiene and safety very seriously, and your concerns about sanitation and water filtration have been noted. We will certainly review the suggestions you've made about improving these areas, including better hand sanitizing stations and testing our filtered water. While we are a self-educated team, we are always open to suggestions on how to improve, and your feedback is important in helping us make necessary changes.

We deeply regret that your experience was marred by these issues, and we are working to ensure that future guests do not face similar challenges. Thank you for your honesty, and we wish you all the best moving forward.

Warm regards,
Nina / La Cruz Verde Team

Brazil

5

La experiencia en el proyeto fue increíble. Todos muy atentos, siempre dispuestos a ayudar y enseñar. Además de convivir con voluntarios de muchos países diferentes, lo que hizo todo aún más especial.May, la cocinera, prepara el almuerzo todos los días y es una delicia. Muy amable, generosa y siempre con buena energía. El ambiente del proyecto es muy bonito, con personas realmente comprometidas 💖 Trabajé con los baby's menos y fue hermoso observar su comportamiento tan inteligentes. Es muy importante recordar siempre lavarse bien las manos y higienizar los utensilios de cocina.

about 1 month ago

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