CATALOG 2011
INDEX Program
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- Study and Volunteer Hacienda “El Rosario” en Puerto Quito
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- Jungle Adventure
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- Survival Course
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- Ecological Volunteering
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- Studies in the Jungle
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- Jungle Volunteering
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- Spanish in Baños
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ECOTOURISTIC PROGRAM FOR SPANISH STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS
LOCATION: Integral Farm “El Rosario”, Puerto Quito, Pichincha. OBJECTIVE: To learn and practice Spanish through coexisting with local people and developing activities related to the environment and community. PLACE DESCRIPTION GUESTHOUSE: It provides accommodations for six people, with food, electricity, fresh water, ecological toilet, kitchen, TV, DVD player, internet and camping area.
VOLUNTEERING Volunteer work will be carried out in one of these three areas: -
Health (10 hours)
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Education (15 hours)
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Agriculture (15 hours)
We offer direct support to La Abundancia Medical Center, 8 de Septiembre Primary School and El Rosario Integral Farm respectively. Health.- Volunteers will assist the Doctors at the Medical Center and plan a medical brigade for diagnosis visiting different nearby little villages. Education.- Volunteers will help the School teacher, particularly in English lessons, sports and art.
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Agriculture.- Volunteers will support the farm´s agroecological engeneering projects with knowledge and simple applications which subsequently will be shared with the community and then run in nearby farms.
Usually, tasks will be assigned according to the specific needs at the moment and the volunteers´ skills; they shall have a basic knowledge on the area of interest. Volunteers may bring a certificate of any related seminar or academic course and a letter specifying their competences and interests.
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE (Two weeks)
SUNDAY 15h00 Departure from Quito 18h30 Arrival at the Farm, settling, introduction 19h00 Dinner, rest
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MONDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Mini tour 08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Free time (Internet, hammocs, others) 12h30 Cooking class, traditional dish from the highlands 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Introduction to the volunteering team 6h30 Trekking, river bath, swimming 18h30 Table games 19h30 Dinner 20h30 Summary of activities TUESDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Milking 08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Making of natural face packs 12h30 Cooking class, traditional dish from the coast 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 16h30 Sports with the community 17h30 River bath 19h00 Dinner 20h00 Bonfire, summary of activities
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WEDNESDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Milking 08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Aromatherapy, breathing exercices 12h30 Home made yogurt preparation 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 16h30 Trekking, bath on Crocodile Fall 17h30 Movie 19h30 Dinner 20h30 Summary of activities THURSDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Making of farmhouse cheese 08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Long walk through primary forest Recinto 10 de Agosto 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 16h30 Fishing 18h00 Cooking class, traditional dish from the amazonia 19h30 Dinner, bonfire FRIDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Caramel spread preparation 5
08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Long walk through the rubber tree forest 12h30 Fruit harvest, natural juice preparation 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 16h30 Games with kids from 8 de Septiembre School 17h30 River bath 18h30 Handcrafts making 19h30 Dinner 20h30 Music SATURDAY 07h00 Breakfast 08h00 Visit to Cascada Azul 2h30 Return to the Farm 13h30 Lunch 15h00 Free time (Internet, hammocs, others) 17h00 Snacks 18h00 Movie 9h30 Dinner, rest SUNDAY 07h00 Breakfast 08h00 Visit to La Concordia 09h00 Ecuavoley tournament Isidra”)
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12h30 Lunch, rest 14h00 Bath in natural swimming pools 6
16h00 Return to the Farm 17h00 Coffee and table games 18h30 Bonfire 19h30 Dinner, rest MONDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Making of farmhouse chocolate 08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Free time (Internet, hammocs, others) 12h30 Cooking class, traditional dish from the zone 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 6h30 River bath 18h30 Ping pong 19h30 Dinner 20h30 Summary of activities TUESDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Milking 08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Folk music lyrics 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 16h30 Sports with the community 17h30 River bath 19h00 Dinner 7
20h00 Summary of activities WEDNESDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Orange harvest 08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Learning dynamic games 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 16h30 Orange energetic bath 17h30 Movie 19h30 Dinner 20h30 Summary of activities THURSDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Animal feeding 08h30 Spanish lessons 11h30 Conversation 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 16h30 Trekking, river bath 18h00 Cheese pasty baking 19h30 Dinner, rest FRIDAY 07h00 Breakfast 07h45 Exfoliation based on natural elements 08h30 Spanish lessons
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11h30 Trekking 12h30 Cacao harvest 13h30 Lunch, rest 15h00 Volunteer work 16h30 Last meeting with the community 17h30 River bath 18h30 Final summary of activities 19h30 Dinner 20h30 Music SATURDAY 07h00 Breaksfast 08h00 Visit to the beach “Piedra de vapor� 12h30 Return to the Farm 13h30 Lunch 15h00 Free time (Internet, hammocs, others) 17h00 Final report: videos, photos, memories 19h30 Dinner, rest SUNDAY 07h00 Breakfast, arrangements 08h00 Departure to Quito 11h30 Arrival at Quito BASIC LUGGAGE Water proof shoes, Repellent, Sunscreen Personal hygiene implements
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COSTS $710 per person Includes: Two week accommodations with three daily meals Transportation Quito – Farm – Quito, internal transportation Guidance Suggested activities considered in the schedule Student Book Spanish Class PROJECT MANAGER
Patricio Gallardo *Registration fee is not included
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The Ecuadorian jungle is one of the most exciting and fascinating in the world, the biodiversity that you can find in it is amazing. The Amazonas ecosystem, particularly its tropical rain forest, is considered to be one of the richest and most complex communities of plant and animal life in the world. The region is characterized by huge and diverse amounts of flora and fauna with extraordinary variations in their habitats and micro habitats. In the jungles of the Upper Amazon 100 species of trees per acre have been recorded. In Central America, only up to 40 species of trees per acre have been discovered. In the temperated forests of North America and Europa, rarely more than 20 different species exist per acre. The Amazon supports over 600 species of fish and more than 250 species of amphibians and reptiles. In our “Jungle Adventure” program you will: Explore with the Shuar community; they are the ascient and wisdom inhabitants of the jungle, also known as “jibaros” by the Spanish Conquers, is one of the most brave and jungle adapted community of Ecuador. Climbing up and down from mountain using ropes and learn how to climb trees by the same way.
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Hike in wonderful places and enjoy very beatiful landscapes and natural balconies.
Participate in rituals and ceremonies where you can listen to marvelous community tales and legends.
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Get to know how to make bird traps, and how to walk in darkness.
Get to know sacred places, as the amazing Cueva de los Tayos, feeding and petting blind fish, get to meet the Tayos, (the birds that give the name of the cave), watch dry oil and natural gas.
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COST 2 DAYS
$200
* Price per person * This is for groups since 3 persons (ages 12 – 50 years old) * Spanish level necessary: Intermediate
This price include
This does not include
* Bus round trip from Quito to Puyo
* Transportation from Quito´s airport up to Quitumbe´s bus terminal.
* 2 night housing in the Shuar Comunity * Entrance to the “Cueva de los Tayos” * Shuar guide * Teaching of ancient tecniques and Shuar culture. * Use of tents in the jungle. * Activities: Climbing up and down from mountain using ropes and learn - How to climb trees by the same way. - Hike in wonderful places and enjoy very beatiful landscapes and natural balconies. - Get to know how to make bird traps, and how to walk in darkness. - Get to know sacred places, as the amazing Cueva de los Tayos, feeding and petting blind fish, get to meet the Tayos, (the birds that give the name of the cave), watch dry oil and natural gas. - Participate in rituals and ceremonies where you can listen to marvelous community tales and legends.
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IMPORTANT THINGS THAT THE STUDENT NEEDS TO BRING: Copy of your passport showing your visa permit for Ecuador! , shorts and long pants (avoid cotton jeans if possible); T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts , Raincoat or poncho, Bathing suit , rubber boots, sleeping bags, Insect repellent, Sunblock (VERY important) , Cap to protect your head from the sun, Flashlight , Binoculars (optional)
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The Ecuadorian jungle is one of the most exciting and fascinating in the world, the biodiversity that you can find in it is amazing. The Amazonas ecosystem, particularly its tropical rain forest, is considered to be one of the richest and most complex communities of plant and animal life in the world. The region is characterized by huge and diverse amounts of flora and fauna with extraordinary variations in their habitats and micro habitats. In the jungles of the Upper Amazon 100 species of trees per acre have been recorded. In Central America, only up to 40 species of trees per acre have been discovered. In the temperated forests of North America and Europa, rarely more than 20 different species exist per acre. The Amazon supports over 600 species of fish and more than 250 species of amphibians and reptiles.
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In this program you will: Along a Shuar guide learn how to pick up food so that you can survive for at least 5 days.
Hike by a path with different difficult levels, like caves with water, tunels, uphills, go through rivers.
Make up paralizing arrows and build up shelters to sleep at night.
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Also make natural Bridges with wood and other plants to cross the Rivers and other stuffs.
Make up ladders with them so that you can climb to the caves. Learn fishing and hunting by imitating animals techniques, and also learn how to whistle like birds.
Share ceremonias, rituals. Smell special native tobacco for you to have energy and dream sensing the environment.
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Get to know sacred places also the amazing Cueva de los Tayos, feeding and petting blind fish, get to meet the Tayos, (the birds that give the name of the cave), watch dry oil and natural gas.
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COST 5 DAYS
$420
* Price per person * This is for groups since 3 persons (ages 15 – 45 years old) 50 years old maybe depending in the physical condition. * Spanish level, necessary: Intermediate
This price include
This does not include
*Bus round trip from Quito to Puyo.
*Transportation from Quito´s airport up to Quitumbe´s bus terminal.
*2 night housing in the Shuar Comunity * Entrance to the “Cueva de los Tayos” * Shuar guide *Teaching of ancient tecniques and Shuar culture * Use of tents in the jungle * Activities: Along a Shuar guide learn how to pick up food so that you can survive for at least 5 days. - Hike by a path with different difficult levels, like caves with water, tunels, uphills, go through rivers. - Also make natural Bridges with wood and other plants to cross the Rivers and other stuffs. - Make up ladders with them so that you can climb to the caves. - Learn fishing and hunting by imitating animals techniques, and also learn how to whistle like birds - Share ceremonias, rituals. Smell special native
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tobacco for you to have energy and dream sensing the environment. - Get to know sacred places also the amazing Cueva de los Tayos, feeding and petting blind fish, get to meet the Tayos, (the birds that give the name of the cave), watch dry oil and natural gas. - Make up paralizing arrows and build up shelters to sleep at night.
IMPORTANT THINGS THAT THE STUDENT NEEDS TO BRING: Copy of your passport showing your visa permit for Ecuador! , shorts and long pants (avoid cotton jeans if possible); T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts , Raincoat or poncho, Bathing suit , rubber boots, sleeping bags, Insect repellent, Sunblock (VERY important) , Cap to protect your head from the sun, Flashlight , Binoculars (optional)
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- Come, learn the culture and work in indigenous communities in the Central Highlands: Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Guaranda in the areas of:
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Education for children and young people
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Community Works
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Development of Handicrafts
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Reforestation, Nursery
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Medicine
In the Jungle, in Sucumbíos, in the Cuyabeno Reserve: - Education - Community Work )Construction, etc.) - Development of Handicrafts - Reforestation
Interested Profile To be a volunteer you need no experience, only good spirits and eager to learn and teach. To be intern you must be a professional able to adapt and integrate into the community, respecting cultural values of the region. It´s necessary an intermediate Spanish level for the correct communication with the people.
Cost Recognition
$ 510 Homestay, 2 meals (1 month) $ 600 Homestay, 3 meals (1 month)
For the volunteer or intern wishes, the “Institute of Internships and Volunteer” gives a certificate in recognition of the work done, which will get apostille in the Ministery of Foreign affairs with diplomatic stamp, through it the volunteer or intern will have a Document that will serve in any country.
$255 Homestay, 2 meals (15 días) $300 Homestay, 3 meals (15 días)
Price per person $20 Homestay, 3 meals. Price per person $17 Homestay, 2 meals
Cost $ 60
The price does not include transportation to the communities
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The Ecuadorian jungle is one of the most exciting and fascinating in the world, the biodiversity you can find in it is amazing. The Amazonas ecosystem, particularly its tropical rain forest, is considered to be one of the richest and most complex communities of plant and animal life in the world. The region is characterized by huge and diverse amounts of flora and fauna with extraordinary variations in their habitats and micro habitats.
In the jungles of the Upper Amazing 100 species of trees per ace have been recorded. In Central America, only up to 40 species of trees per acre have been discovered. In the temperate3 forests of North America and Europe, rarely more than 20 different species exist per acre. The Amazon support over 600 species of fish and more than 250 species of amphibians and reptiles.
We offer you the possibility to explore this fantastic World combining with Spanish classes, its ideal for groups from 3 to 6 students.
You will arrive to a comfortable and nice hotel, you will receive classes in the morning and your teacher will go with you to the different activities you’ll have in the afternoon. The last day you will visit an indigenous community of the tribe Shuar and attend to a Shaman healing ceremony. It will be an unforgettable experience. The itinerary is:
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Sunday: You will travel to the hotel in Puyo and arrive in the afternoon. At your arrival you can take the rest of the afternoon to do some light exploring of the places nearby. When you retorn to the hostal you will enjoy a dinner.
Monday: Class in the morning. In the afternoon you will visit a botanical garden “Las Orquídeas” (The Orchids) where you can admire these beautiful flowers. Ecuador has the greatest diversity of orchid species in the world.
Tuesday: Classes and a visit to the Fatima Zoo where you can see the different animal species of the area.
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Wednesday: Classes and a visit to the” Hola Vida”waterfall where you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes and take a swim if you’d like
Thursday: Classes and a visit to the “Omaere”, nice Park where you can enjoy the botanical diversity of the area.
Friday: Classes and a visit to an aquarium where you can admire the rich marine life of the Amazon region
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* Price per person, all inclusive: $599 per person. * This is for groups since 3 persons IMPORTANT THINGS THAT THE STUDENT NEEDS TO BRING Copy of your passport showing your visa permit for Ecuador! , shorts and long pants (avoid cotton jeans if possible); T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts , Raincoat or poncho, Bathing suit , sandals, Insect repellent,Sunblock (VERY important) , Cap to protect your head from the sun, Flashlight , Binoculars (optional) * The Class and activity schedule is subject to change depending on the activity and the weather. Class could be in the afternoon and the activity in the morning, always in accordance to the instructor.
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Experience Ecuador from a whole new perspective by signing up for one of our volunteer programs. Our programs offer a unique opportunity for participants to work side-by-side with local people, on locally designed and driven projects. Our volunteer programs are designed to facilitate hands-on-service and cultural exchange with the aim of fostering cultural understanding. As an international volunteer, you will participate in meaningful community development and gain a whole new perspective of Ecuador. We offer you the possibility of volunteering in a Shuar community located in the Amazon region in the Pastaza province surrounded by beautiful landscapes. You will have the possibility to visit Puyo city or other interesting nearby places on the weekend. In this community you can help in:
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English education for the children of the school community
Reforestation: planting, vegetation
Participate in the creation of handicrafts with the people of the community.
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To participate in these activities, it is necessary to have a good level of Spanish (at least intermediate). For students that don’t have any knowledge of the Spanish language, we recommend at least 80 hours of Spanish class, 4 hours daily, that will allow you to reach the ideal level of Spanish. The cost per month is $499 with food included three meals. *Per 15 days is $ 255 with three meals included. *You need to pay $80 for inscription *All costs are per person
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The South American Language Center offers you the chance to have your Spanish studies in a very pleasant environment, incredible costs in a place where you can relax and have fun with the different possibilities you have in the hostel where you will stay, and where you'll have the ability to access all the great experiences that become Ba単os in one of the most tourist cities of Ecuador. In the hostel you will have access to: Eating (two or three times a day), karaoke, gym, pull, etc, finally a place to learn Spanish and rest. Also in Ba単os you will be able to practice extreme sports or walking to the different waterfalls that we will detail later.
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Baños de Agua Santa Cascadas de Río Chico is one of the most attractive cities for tourists in Ecuador, it is located in the Tungurahua province, 3 hours from the south of Quito. With a population about 15,000 people who work in 90% to tourism. Baños has a warm, humid climate with an average temperature of 18 ° C, it is located at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Tungurahua volcano. It is the ideal place for ecotourism and extreme sports such as rafting, canoeing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, etc. Baños is also known as “The Golden Door” and “The Piece of Heaven”, it also offers many attractions: you can relax in termal pools, visit the church called Basílica de la Reina del Rosario de Agua Santa, you can visit different waterfalls, climb the Tungurahua volcano (taking care as it is a volcano in full activity and is currently erupting), you can try the mashmallows (candy canesyrup); theer are varieties of handicrafts from balsa and tagua. The main attractions are: Thermal pools
The Baths of Virgin. El Salado Pools. Modern Pools. Living Water Pools. Santa Clara Pools.
Buildings
Church “Basílica de la Reina del Rosario de Agua Santa”.
Baños de Agua Santa there aren´t tall buildings, but at one of the ends of town there is a waterfall, into urban land, called “The Virgin” waterfalls.
Waterfalls
Rio Verde or Pailón del Diablo Waterfall. Formed right in the middle of Bellavista Hill, middle of Bellavista Hill, it can be viewed from the center of the beautiful city, it is amazed by its magnificence. Inés María Waterfall (Rio Pastaza) Entering Baños and down the San Martín Bridge, the Pastaza River goes between narrow rocks leading to a natural phenomenon forming the Waterfall called "Inés María", its beauty is breathtaking and the road is accessible where you can enjoy the nature.
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Agoyán Waterfall. El Manto de la Novia Waterfall. Rio Verde Chico Waterfall La Chamana Waterfall. San Jorge Waterfall. San Pedro Waterfall. Encañonado del Duende Waterfall. Machay Waterfall. Manto del Angel Waterfall. San Agustin Waterfall. The Butler Waterfall. San Miguel The Herat Parks
Baños Zoo Cerro Hermoso Llanganates National Park. Sangay National Park.
♣ The WWF gave Baños the nominative as a gift to the earth
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For more information on regular courses in Spanish, please go to www.southamerican.edu.ec
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