The beach has a small local community of approximately 100 inhabitants. It is rural, rugged and beautiful, stretching over 4.5km along the Pacific Ocean. To one end of the beach is a river that separates the paradise beach project and the tropical beach project. To the other end is a beautiful estuary facing on to a small fishing port. The surfing here is excellent.
The accommodation is beautiful, located a mere 50 metres from the beach with a large yard full of coconut trees. It is our most comfortable accommodation, with plenty of space to relax both indoors and out. The house has 3 bedrooms, with a total of 8 beds, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen. Bonuses to this project are a small soccer field, outdoor barbeque area and a beautiful view of the ocean! Private cabins are also available – with swimming pool access!
There are some really great community ties here, and the locals love to have the volunteers with them. The locals even help out with the beach patrols, offering a great cultural immersion and the opportunity to improve your Spanish.
There are always fun projects to be done, including painting signs, updating the hatchery and working with the community to promote the project. Most days the local children come by for English homework help or just for a quick soccer game in the yard. The community is excited to have the project and is always willing to help when needed.