Participate in the Project

Here are 3 fact sheets with lots of information and tools which help us in the volunteering process!

Information
Waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement
Volunteers application

Fieldwork

The land suffered while previously being used for producing charcoal. A large area was burned, and much of the wildlife disappeared.

Participants began by helping us clean up the terrain in order to recover its Amazonian flora.

Once this work was complete, they assisted with the wood and adobe constructions by collecting the different materials existing in the jungle. Looking forward, we turn our focus to organic crops.

To date, participants aid in:

Constructing wooden buildings

Bio-construction with adobe bags (according to their construction skills)

Permaculture/planting crops and trees

Building furniture (according to their carpentry skills)

Meal preparation

Daily tasks of living in community

Providing photos and videos of the project

A strong bond has developed with the Peruvian workers and their families who come from the neighboring village. This shared working time helps to strengthen the ties between our two communities.

Once the lodge is in operation, we will continue to work with volunteers to help with:

Projects in the nearby village

Hospitality & maintenance of the lodge

Activities and workshops

Kitchen/restaurant

Life on the Ground

DEPARTURE:

Every Monday morning at 11 am, participants join us at the rendezvous point in the city center of Iquitos. Departure is by private van (1h30) on the only road leading to Nauta. We take a break for a lunch and then leave for a two-hour boat ride on the Itaya River before arriving at the lodge.

THE WEEK:

The double dormitory sleeping 24 people will soon be complete! Meanwhile participants install mattresses, tents and mosquito nets in this building.

We live in community. Participants take turns for the tasks of everyday life such as preparing meals, cleaning or collecting drinking water from the well.

Every morning the kitchen is open for you to use it and to make your own breakfast before working. You will have at your disposition: oil, salt, eggs, cereals, fruits, coffee and Tea.

Work hours are from 7 am to 11 am. The afternoon is free for different activities such as:

Volleyball, slack line, football

Swimming in the river, canoeing, fishing

Meeting with the inhabitants of the surrounding villages

Walking through the jungle, and much more...

You can return to Iquitos every Saturday and come back at Inti every monday with our boat or stay on site for those who wish to rest or visit the nearby village.

Join us

There are no special skills required to participate. However, we are especially looking for people who adhere to our values and are simply keen to help.

Being a part of the creation of Inti Eco Lodge is a unique, exotic and time-consuming experience; this is why we ask for a minimum investment of 2 weeks for those who wish to help and carry out this beautiful plan at its best.

You must be prepared for physical work in tropical climate.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING (COMPULSORY):

Sheets and pilow if needed (cheap in Iquitos)

Natural products (soaps, shampoo, toothpaste)

Light/ Torsh for the nights

PRICE:

Visitors:
You only want to see the project, be in the jungle and rest/chill.
30 soles per night for a bed in the dormitory
25 soles per day for food.
This price includes transportation of food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, water, toilet paper, shower.
20 soles for the boat (both rides).

Participants:
In exchange for 4 hours of work in the morning, we offer accommodation.
We have a dorm, but you have to bring your sheets/sleeping bag,natural/organic produtcs (showers,mosquitos etc..) and a torsh.
25 soles per day for food.
This price includes transportation of food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, water, toilet paper,candles, shower.
<< 20 soles for boat (both rides).

Responsibles:
You want to stay in the project a long term,and be responsible? It is possible! Depending on your duties, skills, time, motivation, and your contribution to the project, prices can vary by half price or even for free.

You will also need to plan:

10 soles for the private van on the way out

5 soles for the return public bus

20 soles for the boat ride (return)

To apply for a work, an interniship or if you simply have questions, you can send us an email on our Facebook page or Contact page.

Inti Eco Lodge Note: there is no internet connection on the lodge grounds, so replying to inquiries can take several days.

Preparing For Departure

VISA:

The duration of a tourist visa is generally 3 months. After this time it is necessary to cross a border in order to renew it. However, upon arriving at Migration you can specify that you come as a volunteer and ask for up to 6 months. Tourist visas are free.

IQUITOS: 430,000 inhabitants

Connected to the outside world by air and inland waterways, Iquitos is the largest city in the world that can only be reached by boat or plane.
This prosperous and vibrant jungle metropolis combines all the seductive contrasts of the Amazon.Virgin rainforest borders the city.
You will find attractive bars and restaurants along the river, motorcycles rushing through the streets and locals lingering in the public squares, often eating ice cream and churros.

TRANSPORTATION:

The nearest airport is in Iquitos, 7 km by road from the city center (10 soles by mototaxi).
You will have to go through Lima for international flights. To come by plane, check out these airlines: Avianca, LAN Peru, Peruvian Airlines and Star Peru.

You can come by boat (5 days from Pucallpa, 3 days from Yurimaguas, 3 days from Brazil and Colombia) to Puerto Masusa (3km from the center of Iquitos).