Come and try the life in a tropical paradise, Bocas del Toro!

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Connect with nature: 20 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 15 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

The project is a beachfront eco-lodge on the Caribbean side of Panama (Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro) where our primary needs are to assist our staff with different tasks. From december to April, the primary help needed is in the restaurant. Join our team and get new experience

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Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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24 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

20 Get in touch with nature
15 Meeting international travelers
15 Meeting locals
9 Practicing English
7 Immersing in the local culture
7 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

11 15. Life on land
8 12. Responsible consumption and production
4 3. Good health and well-being

Aidan

South Africa

Being on the island was peaceful and grounding. The work was mostly independent—painting, keeping busy, and soaking in the quiet surroundings. It's a good opportunity if you're looking for a calm, nature-filled environment. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys solitude and simple living.

6 days ago

Iona

United Kingdom

I had a great stay at the lodge. The managers and owners are super welcoming and helpful and good fun to work with. I did a mix of helping in the kitchen and painting the rooms, and the hours agreed on are respected. The volunteer house is nice, although could do with a bit of work, it's just really great having a whole house to share with the other volunteers. Just be mindful that you're far from the main town ! Although having the beach so close is worth it. I'd really recommend this work exchange and had a fantastic time :)

about 1 month ago

Daniela

Germany

I had a great experience at the lodge. The work was as described and the hours were always respected. If you wanted to change your free day it was no problem. The owners and managers were very nice and helpful. You could always talk to them about anything. Rulo would also go to town with us and show us local culture and even went see a leatherback turtle lay eggs. My highlight of the whole stay. In general I would really recommend to stay here if you wanted to see wildlife. I saw monkeys, sloths, the hotel tucan Rio, mantas and even a shark while snorkelling at the property

about 2 months ago

Sanja Victoria

Austria

I really enjoyed my stay at the lodge. The people were nice and the place is stunning! You're surrounded by nature and they even have a private beach. Also the working hours were well respected and the tasks were as previously agreed. Unfortunately I had to leave earlier, but if I would've had more time, I definitely stayed longer! Thank you for the experience!

3 months ago

Bjarne

Germany

My experience at the lodge was absolutely amazing. I felt very welcomed by everybody, learned a lot and had lots of fun. The work was quite easy and the hours were fair. A challenging aspect could be the distance from town but you can easily take a bike, bus or taxi. All in all I would recommend this to everyone you likes a mix between a quiet place, beautiful nature and fun island life… you might never want to go back(: You can also talk to the warmhearted indigenous people that work there and learn about their ways of living. I'll definitely come back to my new home across the world!

5 months ago

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