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I am a university professor in the northern Amazon of Ecuador, usually I always have research projects. These are focused on biodiversity and all its problems due to human activities. Before contacting me, I recommend you to read a little about the activities and topics I work on: you can look for me as Carlos Mestanza-Ramón. I am currently working on the use of oil spills and water bodies. I live in a house next to a river near the city of Nueva Loja (Sucumbíos-Ecuador), in my house I have animals such as chickens, sheep, fish, dogs, a cat. In addition I am trying to set up a place for tourist purposes on the beach and rooms for rent.
The collaboration of the volunteers will be from Monday to Friday 5 hours a day from 07h00 to 12h00. The activities will be to feed the animals, help with maintenance and construction. And when I have field trips for research purposes they will be able to accompany me along with my university students.
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Soy un profesor de universidad en la Amazonía norte de Ecuador, por lo general siempre tengo proyectos de investigación. Estos están enfocados en la biodiversidad y todos sus problemas por las actividades humanas. Antes de ponerte en contacto conmigo, te recomiendo leas un poco sobre las actividades y temas que trabajo: puedes buscarme como Carlos Mestanza-Ramón. En la actualidad trabajo en temas de uso de derrames petrolero y afectación a cuerpos hídricos. Vivo en una casa junto a un río cerca a la ciudad de Nueva Loja (Sucumbíos-Ecuador), en mi casa tengo animales cómo gallinas, ovejas, peces, perros, un gato. Adicional intento poner a punto un lugar para fines turísticos en la playa y habitaciones para rentar.
La colaboración de los voluntarios será de lunes a viernes 5 horas al día de 07h00 a 12h00. Las actividades serán alimentar los animales, ayudar en temas de mantenimiento y construcción. Y cuando tenga salidas de campo por temas de investigación podrán acompañarme junto con mis estudiantes de universidad.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Help
Ayuda en trabajo de campo variado.
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Beginner
Accommodation
Dormitorio compartido - Camping
What else ...
Come with all the desire to work and spend pleasant moments .
Venir con todas las ganas de colaborar y pasar momentos muy agradables.
visitaremos:
1. Reserva Biologica Limoncocha.
2. Parques locales
3. Ríos y Cascadas.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Host ref number: 884178953252
Feedback (20)
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah)
Leah es una señorita muy amable y respetuosa. Lastimosamente solo visitamos una cascada por cuanto aún no tenía salidas de campo, pero fue una semana agradable. Exitos en todo Leah.
(Very good
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8 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leah) for host
My experience was a bit different than expected. However, I had a very nice week. First of all, Carlos is a very welcoming and super kind guy and his finca is beautiful. Mi casa es tu casa is written on his body.
Unfortunately Carlos did not had much time to spend together, so for me there was a bit of a lack in cultural/knowledge exchange. I… read more
Unfortunately Carlos did not had much time to spend together, so for me there was a bit of a lack in cultural/knowledge exchange. I… read more
10 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Marta fue una excelente voluntaria, colaboró en actividades en casa, salimos a diferentes lugares en la AMazonia y colaboró en todo momento, cuando se requería trabajo fuerte no tenía problema en hacerlo, 100% recomendado para otros host.
(Excellent
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14 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
Carlos nos recibió muy bien a mi y otra amiga. Fueron una semanas muy relajadas, donde nos enseñó lugares hermosos de la Amazonia, comida y cultura! Si quieren una aventura y explorar este trozo del planeta no duden en visitar este lugar!!! Gracias por tu amabilidad y tu confianza. Un abrazo :)
7 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sonia & Cyril) for host
Aun no fuimos en la Reserva, fue una muy buena experiencia con Carlos.
Hemos ayudado a los cursos con les niños, disfrutando de los parques alrededor de Lago Agrio.
Carlos es una persona muy activa et super generosa para llevar los voluntarios a lugares por la tarde y los fin de semanas. Muchas gracias amigo para tu hospitalidad y tu energía !… read more
Hemos ayudado a los cursos con les niños, disfrutando de los parques alrededor de Lago Agrio.
Carlos es una persona muy activa et super generosa para llevar los voluntarios a lugares por la tarde y los fin de semanas. Muchas gracias amigo para tu hospitalidad y tu energía !… read more
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22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah)
Leah es una señorita muy amable y respetuosa. Lastimosamente solo visitamos una cascada por cuanto aún no tenía salidas de campo, pero fue una semana agradable. Exitos en todo Leah.
(Very good)
8 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leah) for host
My experience was a bit different than expected. However, I had a very nice week. First of all, Carlos is a very welcoming and super kind guy and his finca is beautiful. Mi casa es tu casa is written on his body.
Unfortunately Carlos did not had much time to spend together, so for me there was a bit of a lack in cultural/knowledge exchange. I… read more
Unfortunately Carlos did not had much time to spend together, so for me there was a bit of a lack in cultural/knowledge exchange. I… read more
10 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Marta fue una excelente voluntaria, colaboró en actividades en casa, salimos a diferentes lugares en la AMazonia y colaboró en todo momento, cuando se requería trabajo fuerte no tenía problema en hacerlo, 100% recomendado para otros host.
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
Carlos nos recibió muy bien a mi y otra amiga. Fueron una semanas muy relajadas, donde nos enseñó lugares hermosos de la Amazonia, comida y cultura! Si quieren una aventura y explorar este trozo del planeta no duden en visitar este lugar!!! Gracias por tu amabilidad y tu confianza. Un abrazo :)
7 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sonia & Cyril) for host
Aun no fuimos en la Reserva, fue una muy buena experiencia con Carlos.
Hemos ayudado a los cursos con les niños, disfrutando de los parques alrededor de Lago Agrio.
Carlos es una persona muy activa et super generosa para llevar los voluntarios a lugares por la tarde y los fin de semanas. Muchas gracias amigo para tu hospitalidad y tu energía !… read more
Hemos ayudado a los cursos con les niños, disfrutando de los parques alrededor de Lago Agrio.
Carlos es una persona muy activa et super generosa para llevar los voluntarios a lugares por la tarde y los fin de semanas. Muchas gracias amigo para tu hospitalidad y tu energía !… read more
9 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Melisa) for host
Maravillosos días en la Reserva de Cuyabeno de la mano de Carlos! Pudimos visitar diferentes comunidades de la zona, disfrutar de la flora y fauna de la reserva y caminar por hermosos senderos!! Súper recomendable trabajar con Carlos. Muy linda experiencia!! Gracias!!!!!
1 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Melisa)
Meli excelente voluntaria la recomiendo para otros trabajos..
Gracias por tu visita Meli.
Gracias por tu visita Meli.
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
Hi Carlos, thanks a lot ;) its really easy being happy around you all the time ;) i stayed 2 weeks with Lars, Laura and Melissa with Carlos. I really enjoyed the volunteering in the reserve as well. It was fun measuring the tourist paths and sitting in a big anegamiento ;)
Carlos is a great host, he helps you with your spanish and shows you… read more
Carlos is a great host, he helps you with your spanish and shows you… read more
1 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
Francisca es una excelente voluntaria. Trabajó conmigo 2 semanas en un proyecto de Investigación en la Reserva de Producción de Fauna Cuyabeno en la parte toma de datos en senderos. Es muy alegre y trabajadora. Recomiendo a Francis para otros trabajos.
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lars) for host
I stayed almost 3 weeks with Carlos and two other volunteers and had an awesome time :) During each week we spent 4 days here where we help Carlos with his research project; treking trails, visiting local communities, spotting lots of animals and swimming in the lagoon in the evening, didin't feel at all as work and was an increible experience.… read more
1 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lars)
Lars es un excelente voluntario. Trabajó conmigo 2 semanas en un proyecto de Investigación en la Reserva de Producción de Fauna Cuyabeno en la parte de toma de datos. Es muy alegre y trabajador. En casa siempre era alegre, aprendió a bailar muchos ritmos latinos. Siempre estaba muy activo y predispuesto para hacer diversas actividades. Recomiendo… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (backpackinglaury)
Laura es una excelente voluntaria. Trabajó conmigo 2 semanas en un proyecto de Investigación en la Reserva de Producción de Fauna Cuyabeno en la parte de fotografía, video y toma de datos. Es muy alegre y trabajadora. En casa siempre era alegre, baila muy bien. Recomiendo a Laura para otros trabajos. Si desean tener una excelente ayudante no… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (backpackinglaury) for host
I spent 2,5 weeks with Carlos together with other volunteers and had a great time! We helped Carlos with his research project in the Cuyabeno Reserve for 4 days during the week and slept in the lodges there, which was incredible. We hiked the trails, spotted all kinds of animals, visited communities and swam in the lagoon. The work wasnt really… read more
25 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Arne)
Arne, un excelente voluntario muy trabajador, y muy "loco" muy alegre en todo momento era feliz. Saludos Arne buenviaje.
(Excellent)
15 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Arne) for host
I stayed 5 weeks with carlos, that's all there is to say. ;) come here if you want to be part of a lovely family, get to know the ecuadorian way of living and be fed regularily every time of the day. The rivers here are awesome to swim in and nature is pretty close anyways. For the next volunteer: I really enjoyed a place called 'cremys': an… read more
28 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host
I spent a lovely week with this family. My main duties were to help look after a one year old girl and help in the house. The family are very kind, always involved me in different activities. It was a great opportunity to experience Ecuadorian culture and improve my Spanish. At the weekend Carlos brought me and two other volunteers camping on a… read more
15 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Alena)
Alena una excelente señorita, muy alegre y carismática, colaboradora en casa, y espero verte pronto.
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Alena) for host
I spend a very great and wonderful week with Carlos and his Family. Carlos and his Family were so friendly and welcoming. Carlos showed us the indescribably beautiful surroundings and we visited various Nationalparks. Further Carlos was a excellent cook and he has a nice car. Thank you Carlos for the great and unforgattable time, i will never… read more
15 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)
Lena fue una excelente compañera en casa, muy colaboradora, y excelente persona, espero pronto regreses. Abrazos.
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host
I stayed for around a week and had a wonderful time with Carlos. He has a beautiful home and a very warm and welcoming family! Carlos showed us so many beautiful places, like waterfalls and rivers! He went with us to different National Parks, where we could trek in the jungle or go by boat on rivers and lakes. We even stayed in a Jungle Lodge for… read more
24 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host
Carlos and his family are extremely nice, welcoming people. The work was mainly fixing up his apartment and working in the garden. On the weekends we went camping and spent time with his family, I will never forget my time spent with them.
15 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)
Stephanie excelente voluntaria, desde su llegada colaboró en las actividades de casa, su ayuda fue fundamental para culminar arreglos en el departamento, se integró de gran forma con todos en la familia ayudamos en su español.
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (JoliSwitzerland) for host
Tenía unos dias muy lindos en casa de carlos y su familia. Todos muy amables! Lugar tranquillo y en pura naturaleza ;-) cercita de una laguna linda :-) podía hacer un viaje a la selva cerca que me encanto! Gracias por todo!
28 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Linda & Mathias) for host
Tenia un tiempo super bien en la casa de carlos y su familia. Todos estaban muy amable conmigo y tambien podia ir algunos dias en el amazonas que me gusto mucho. Muchas Gracias por todo Carlos y familia! Que les vaya muy bien, abrazos de colombia
18 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Nahuel & Serena)
Los Voluntarios Serena y Nahu fueron muy amables siempre y colaboradores, recomendados para otro host.
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Nahuel & Serena) for host
La fanilia mestanza es muy amable!!! hemos pasado unos dias muy hermosos compartiendo con ellos!! ademas tuvimos mucho tiempo para recorrer los alrededores, que realmente valen la pena visitar. Desde ya muchisimas gracias por todo!!!!! un gusto haberlos conocido!!
15 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
Michelle fue una excelente voluntaria, colaboro en las actividades de casa en el pequeño jardín, con la limpieza de la casa, con la construcción de accesorios para el departamento, Michelle hizo muy buena amistad con todos los integrantes de la familia. Excelente voluntaria, recomendada para mas host workaway.
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Leonard) for host
I had a really nice time in this place near the jungle. We were working a lot together to finish the house we were living in. A different way of seeing the things: to paint the chairs where you will later relax and watch the football world champion ships. Or going to the nearby river after work for geting a bath.. Kind off :D
We also traveled a… read more
We also traveled a… read more
29 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Milan) for host
even though i somehow missred the activities, eg. the garden (it was done in a day), i had a nice time with his super friendly family and trips into nature around it. i think its a great experience if you want to go into a school, work with kids, speak spanish and learn about the livestyle! thanks for that week, Milan
27 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Natacha & Leandro)
Excelente Voluntaria, muya legre y colaboro en las actividades de la casa.
(Excellent)
26 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Natacha & Leandro) for host
I had a very good time at Carlos' place. His family is great!! I went every day with his mother to help her wth her class of 4-year old children and the last day she even let me teach! But being at Carlos was not only working there, it was being like part of the family! I love discussing with his father, who is a very cultivated man and on the… read more
24 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Emily fue una excelente voluntaria, ayudo en las actividades del jardín de la casa y se la llevo a pasear en varios lugares.
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
Carlos is a very caring host who always makes sure you're having a good time. He's proud of the area he lives in and loves showing it to other people. We spent loads of time in the nature and he also arranged for me to visit the nearby Nationalpark Cuyabeno. The family is very warm-hearted and always makes sure you're feeling comfortable and that… read more
24 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura an excellent visitor ayudp in household activities.
(Excellent)
9 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I had a wonderful time here. For 3 weeks I was part of the family, the curch community and found a lot of new friends. Everybody wanted to make me a good time. I helped in the curch with a theater play and I did an english course for some children. Both things were really challenging and i learned a lot. The family will welcome you with open… read more
