Volunteering in the Amazonas β Peru sustainable living β Inti Eco Lodge
Volunteer in the Amazonas β We are an eco-lodge in the Peruvian Amazon which has been in construction since 2014.
The eco-lodge aims to be a far business in the form of a well-being centre which also teaches about sustainability and permaculture, while helping the local communities, with clean water access among other things. The volunteers will be working with the plants using permaculture and biodynamics, bio-construction with adobe (a mix of clay and sand), and checking the structures for termites.
The story
βIβm Anne, Iβve been living in Peru since 2012 and now have my residency. I studied in a business school back in Paris, majoring in international business. I then received a second Masterβs degree in Australia, majoring in Business in International Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Iβm currently building up my own travel agency here in Peru, which will focus on travelling differently: eco-tourism, communitarianism, respecting the local economy, and local culture and helping NGOs in Peru while travelling. I got the idea to do this eco-lodge 2 years ago in Iquitos: I was studying shamanism and master plants with a shaman from there. I fell in love with the Amazon and its communities, and found land to get my project started.β
How many volunteers?
- We can host up to 15 volunteers
Hours of help
- From Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 12 PM
The accommodation is in a dormitory with a single bed and trunk each
Benefits
The volunteersβ benefits are free accommodation, use of the pool, volleyball ground, slackline etc, and 10% off at the Karma CafΓ© in Iquitos
Things to do in your free time
- a natural swimming pool,
- volleyball,
- slackline,
- possibility to go fishing,
- kayaks for rent,
- paintingβ¦
If volunteers have special skills they can share: we can have workshops, e.g. yoga, meditation, massages, etc.
The lodge is in the middle of the Amazon jungle, so itβs possible to see animals like snakes, monkeys, butterflies, frogs, and sloths.
Languages are spoken
Ideally, the main language is Spanish but we also speak English and French.
Technology related info
There is no internet access or electricity for that matter, so we recommend volunteers bring a headlamp or flashlight and an external battery or solar charger if they wish to use electronic devices
How to get here
We get there by minibus (1hr 30mins) and then by boat (2hrs). The lodge is on the Itaya river south of Iquitos, Peru.
More information
Our aim is to create a self-sufficient lodge/wellness centre where guests and volunteers can learn about sustainability and permaculture in a jungle environment, and about health and well-being through nutrition and other activities such as yoga, meditation and various sports. The economy generated by the lodge will enable us to help the neighbouring village of San Martin with projects such as access to drinking water and education, as well as already providing work for some of the villagers, meaning they can work close to home.
We have been welcoming volunteers (over 500) ever since the beginning of the project.
They have been helping us, among other things, with construction and bio construction (using Adobe bags), permaculture, carpentry, and community life chores such as cooking.
Type of help
We are looking for Volunteers/professionals to build an Eco Lodge in the Amazon.Β Any kind of help in sustainability:
- bio construction,
- carpentry,
- gardening,
- reforestation,
- teaching local children,
- organic crops
- or cooking vegetarian meals is welcome.
The aim is to create a community based on well-being and self-sufficiency, where everyone can live healthily, learn how to live sustainably, relax, heal, find entertainment, develop projects and express creativity.
Eco-building & permaculture design notes
Inti Eco Lodge will be made out of wood taken from trees of the land, with each tree being replaced immediately with a new one. Also, we are going to be using recycled materials from Iquitos and its surroundings. We will use Earthshipβs concepts such as collecting and using water from the rain, producing electricity from the sun and wind and treating and reusing sewage.
There will also be a heating and cooling system for the best comfort in any climate. We will develop a permaculture system (Hugerlkutlure) and greenhouses on the land to grow fruits, vegetables and flowers all year long. We are to build a place that suits and fits the environment and its people by using all that it gives us. Our goal is to adapt ourselves to the land and befriend nature while creating the smallest ecological footprint as possible.
CONTACT DETAILS ππ§ How to apply?
Update September 2025:
π£ Call for Volunteers β Inti Eco Lodge, Peruvian Amazon π
We are looking for independent, motivated and reliable volunteers, ready to adapt to tropical weather conditions and to the simple yet cozy jungle lifestyle.
β¨ A unique immersion in the heart of nature, within an ethical, living project deeply connected to the ancestral traditions of the Amazon rainforest.
π Location: Inti Eco Lodge β on the banks of the Rio Itaya, Peruvian Amazon
π Simple comfort: shared dormitory, mosquito net, filtered water, natural pool, and afternoon Wi-Fi available
βΈ»π Volunteer Conditions:
π Schedule: work only in the mornings, from 7 am to 12 pm
π½ Meals: 100% vegetarian β you prepare your own breakfast, lunch and dinner using the food provided (grains, vegetables, etc.)
π¦ Food supplies are restocked every 15 days
πΈ Contribution required: $7 per day per volunteer
β΅ Transport costs (bus + boat) are not included: approx. 120 soles one way
βΈ»π Volunteer Tasks:
β’ Gardening, weeding, planting, natural soil amendments
β’ General maintenance and cleaning of common spaces
β’ Active participation in the life of the place, respecting nature and the Amazonian rhythm
βΈ»πΏ A Place of Traditional Amazonian Healing:
Inti Eco Lodge also functions as a traditional healing center, dedicated to Amazonian plant medicine.
We welcome guests for master plant diets, as well as traditional treatments with local plants, including tobacco and ayahuasca ceremonies.
As a volunteer, itβs essential to respect the healing process, the guidelines provided, and to maintain silence and presence when guests are in retreat.
All instructions will be clearly shared ahead of time.
βΈ»π§ Afternoons are free:
- Swimming in the Rio Itaya
- Jungle walks
- Relaxation, yoga, meditation
- Connecting with the local San Martin village
βΈ»β¨ Join us for a transformative experience in the heart of the jungle.
Live simply, with awareness.
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Contact Camille JoVignot via WhatsApp at +33 780 377 739 at intiecolodge@gmail DOT com π§ (past experiences, presentation)
You can learn more about the project on our website:
Website:Β http://intiecolodge.com/
or on the official Facebook page
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bot28Lpn2LM/
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