Here some of the volunteers working in the different areas......working, learning and having f...
WHERE ARE WE
Arriving in La Paz you can visit us at our headquarters located atcalle Jacinto Benavente 2173, Sopocachi (central zone)phone: (00591) 2413485.Here you will be able to get more information and be accompanied to Coroico or to Lake Titikaka.Also we have an amazing vegetarian restaurant, yoga classes, recycling workshops, art and natural products for adults and children, and possibility to rest in shared bedrooms.In case you find yourself in Arica(Chile), you will be able to receive housing in the city or at the eco-village in the Valle de Lluta (1hr...
Volunteers in Coroico
If you’re willing to live like a pioneer in natural and austere conditions, supporting the construccion of
THE MONASTERY OF YOGA OF THE SACRED MOUNTAIN OF UCHUMACHI GOVARDHANthen you will share an unforgettable marvelous and enriching experience.
To be a volunteer on the eco-village means “learn” and “grow”, living...
HOW TO ARRIVE TO THE ISLAND
From the city of La Paz it’s safe and easy to arrive to the Island with public transportation, including help from members of our headquarters would be more than happy to accompany you! 1. In La Paz take a minibus from the terminal “cementerio general” directly to Tiquina, for a price of 10 bolivianos ($1.5) with a time duration 1 and 30minutes.2. Upon arriving in Tiquina there will be 2 options (see: 2.a.-2.b.).2.a. Take a small boat from the strait of Tiquina until the Island of Shanti Dwip (30-50 bolivianos, 20’ per trip).2.b. Cross the...
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO LAKE TITIKAKA
For your comfort bring the following:- sleeping bag- warm clothes and rain-proof garments- flashlight- toilet bag- notebook, pen and USB (memory) to share information- hat, natural sun-screen and insect repellant.Consider that the finca is still in its primal phases of development and that the climate of the region of Lake Titikaka is extreme, with a big temperature difference between day weather and that of the night.The ideal time to visit us would be between April and October, the time when the days are sunny, rain scarce and the temperature...
AVAILABLE SERVICE ON THE ISLAND
The eco-village is still under construction, so then at the moment the only possibility is to camp with the grand accommodation of dry bathrooms (ecological)!!The finca (eco-village) doesn’t have electrical connection and to cook firewood or gas is used!!!There will be the possibility to take alternative therapies, yoga, mantras and Hindu music classes (when they are availabl...
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT LAKE TITIKAKA
Learn to construct trulys (dwellings/mini-homes) from totora (reeds)!!!!! The volunteer program constitutes 6 hours of volunteer service with the objective of creating and maintaining a true ecological and spiritual oasis:THE YOGA ECO-VILLAGE MONASTERY OF SHANTI DWIP.The construction of the eco-village is in its primal phases and needs true pioneers that want to support one of the following areas:• organic gardening and permaculture• composting• dry bathes (ecological)• hindu vapor bathes (temazcal)• ecological architecture and construction with...
About the Coroico Village
COROICO is a Bolivian village situated 100km from La Paz and is the capital of the province Nor Yungas.
It has a temperate to warm/hot climate depending on the season and is one of the principal tourist destinations of the provinces of La Paz.
The population is a mix of aymaras (indigenous peoples), afro-bolivianos, mestizos and foreigners.
The town has all necessary amenities, also the town itself is picturesque and one can appreciate from whatever point the majestic mountains.
Some minutes away in an automobile and an hour walk, you will...
HOW TO ARRIVE TO COROICO
From the city of La Paz it's easy and safe to arrive at the finca with public transportation and some members of the finca would be more than happy to accompany you there.1. Take a minibus at the ex-gasolinera of Villa Fatima terminal (La Paz) that takes you to Coroico's terminal, for the price of 15-25 bolivianos ($2-4) with a trip duration of 2hrs and 30minutes.2. Get off at the terminal in Coroico, walk 5 minutes climbing the stairs of the terminal until you reach the center (el centro).3. From there take a minibus for 2.50 bolivianos directly...
WHAT TO BRING TO COROICO
For your comfort bring the following:- sleeping bag- warm clothes and rain-proof garments- flashlight- toilet bag (toothbruh, shampoo,etc)- notebook, pen and USB (memory) to share information- hat, natural sun-screen and natural insect repelant.Realize that the eco-village is situated in a raw, rural environment with subtropical climate. Being here is determined by austere conditions.See: "Don't forg...
AVAILABLE SERVICE AT COROICO
The eco-village is still under construction but there's the availability of rooms for volunteers and an area for camping.The eco-village has electric connection (220volt), water and gas.There's the possibility to take therapeutic alternatives, yoga, mantra, and hindu music classes as we...
