A unique and fun experience full of culture and beauty landscapes
The experience
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure in Tulipe a hidden treasure in the Andean Chocó where ancestral history and nature coexist in harmony, surrounded by lush landscapes and crystal-clear rivers, it is the ideal place for those looking for a purposeful volunteering experience. Here, you can connect with the local culture, contribute to the conservation of natural heritage, help in our hostel and live a unique experience through exchange
What you offer
6 hours of help per day
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Dance classes:
Take free dance classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Welcome to our home in the heart of the Andean Chocó, a natural paradise recognized as a Biosphere Reserve for its biodiversity and exceptional beauty!
We are not an agency or a company, we are a family that opens its doors to you so that you can live a unique experience.
If you participate and choose our worldpacker program, we offer you accommodation in exchange for your minimum contribution.
What We Offer:
Connection with Nature: Enjoy an environment surrounded by an ancestral culture, mountains, crystal-clear rivers, flora and fauna that will leave you breathless.
Comfortable Rooms: Cozy and functional spaces that combine comfort and respect for the environment.
Common Areas: Ideal areas to relax, share experiences with other worldpacker and enjoy the tranquility of the environment.
Kitchen and Dining Room: Fully equipped to prepare meals with fresh, local ingredients.
Connection with Culture: We organize activities so that you can immerse yourself in the local culture, from traditional cooking classes, reforestation activities, community organic gardens, to visits to emblematic places in the region.
Support in your Mission: Whether it's sustainable tourism activities, cultural exchange or volunteer projects, we provide the ideal environment for you to achieve your goals.
Cultural and Community Exchange
We encourage mutual learning through events and activities that connect volunteers with our hostel. Here you not only find a place to stay, but also a network of people with whom to create unforgettable memories.
Privileged Location
We are located in the heart of the Andean Chocó, a privileged destination for those who love nature. Our house is located a few steps from nature reserves.
Activities & Shift
At our hostel we focus on offering our worldpacker comfortable, accessible and welcoming accommodation, with the purpose of creating an environment that encourages rest and encounter with nature.
Below, we tell you a little more about the options we have available for you:
1. Unique amenities in our region:
o We have shared bathrooms with hot water.
o Bed linen and towels provided.
o Washing and drying services available.
o Parking
o Jacuzzi
o Hot water service
o Minimarket service at the hostel.
o Handicraft shop.
o Transportation service.
2. Shared rooms (Dorms):
o Our shared rooms are ideal for those who travel alone or with friends and want to meet other travelers.
o Each bed is equipped with clean sheets, pillow and reading lamp.
o Large and ventilated spaces, with views of the beautiful natural landscapes of the Andean Chocó.
3. Common areas:
o We have a shared kitchen where you can prepare your own meals and share recipes with other worldpacker or guests.
o Common room with hammocks and seating areas to relax, read or chat with other travelers.
o Wi-Fi available in common areas, for those who need to connect.
4. Natural environment:
o Our hostel is surrounded by nature, with direct access to ecological trails, waterfalls and unique biodiversity.
o We have gardens, green spaces and terraces where you can enjoy the fresh air and relax to the rhythm of nature.
We will also cook meals according to your diet or what you want to eat, always indicating various options so that you have a unique experience. We cook Ecuadorian food very well.
Rules
We only ask that you respect the common spaces with the guests and volunteers, be polite, kind, clean and above all, let us know of any inconvenience you may have so that we can all live together well.