THE VOLUNTEERS AT WORK
Here some of the volunteers working in the different areas...
...working, learning and having fun!
...working, learning and having fun!
WHERE ARE WE
Arriving in La Paz you can visit us at our headquarters located at
calle 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 outside of Arica).
For more information feel free to contact us via mail or by calling us:
calle 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 outside of Arica).
For more information feel free to contact us via mail or by calling us:
- 00591-73299702, cell phone, bolivia (in english, french, italian and spanish)
- 0056-9-89730227, Chile
- 0056-9-89730227, Chile
Visit:
voluntariadoecotrulyarica.blogspot.com
See: "How to contact us"
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 GOVARDHAN
then you will share an unforgettable marvelous and enriching experience.
To be a volunteer on the eco-village means “learn” and “grow”, living in the middle of the subtropical forest in complete contact with Mother Nature.
You will be able to enjoy walks through the sacred mountain of Uchumachi, get to know the town of Coroico, visit the enchanting Nayriri butterfly farm with 30 species of aboriginal butterflies plus the exotic orchids, bath yourself in waterfalls and natural pools after taking a mud bath, visit the organic orchards and the coca, fruit, and cacao plantations, grow closer to the indigenous culture and much much more.
See “Program for Volunteering”
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 strait of Tiquina by boat until San Pablo de Tiquina (1.50 bolivianos, 5’ per trip).
3. Take a taxi from San Pablo de Tiquina towards the community of Camacachi (15-20 bolivianos, 10’ per trip).
4. From Camacachi take a boat to the Island of Shanti Dwip (10 bolivianos, 10’ per trip).
For more information don’t hesitate to contact us via the following email:
voluntariosarica@yahoo.es
Also you can call us at the following numbers:
- (00591)73299702 - Bolivia (in english, french, italian and spanish)
- (0056) 989730227 - Chile
- (00591) 2413485 - Bolivia (in english and spanish)
See: “How to contact us”
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 strait of Tiquina by boat until San Pablo de Tiquina (1.50 bolivianos, 5’ per trip).
3. Take a taxi from San Pablo de Tiquina towards the community of Camacachi (15-20 bolivianos, 10’ per trip).
4. From Camacachi take a boat to the Island of Shanti Dwip (10 bolivianos, 10’ per trip).
For more information don’t hesitate to contact us via the following email:
voluntariosarica@yahoo.es
Also you can call us at the following numbers:
- (00591)73299702 - Bolivia (in english, french, italian and spanish)
- (0056) 989730227 - Chile
- (00591) 2413485 - Bolivia (in english and spanish)
See: “How to contact us”
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 is 25 °C (77 ºF).
The nights are always cold and the temperature is able to get below 0.
See: “Don’t forget”
- 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 is 25 °C (77 ºF).
The nights are always cold and the temperature is able to get below 0.
See: “Don’t forget”
