Eco-Tourism, responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people, is one of the fastest growing types of tourism in the travel industry. It becomes increasingly popular each year, as more and more people seek to spend their holidays in a natural setting that promotes observation of, opportunities for, and education in, the synergy between mankind and nature. This fantastic eco-lodge near Canoa, along Ecuador’s central coast in the Manabi Province, is your opportunity to be a part of this growing industry, live a sustainable lifestyle, and have a positive impact on the local community and planet earth.
Comprised of 10.10 hectares, this Eco-Lodge has guest houses, cabins, dormitory cabins, various tourist and volunteer accommodations, owner’s house, classroom, workshop areas, kitchen and dining areas, yoga platform, and children’s play areas, all totaling over 9,000 square feet of completed construction, as well as an organic farm, gardens, and animal shelters. Chosen as one of 13 of the best examples of responsible tourism in the world by channel 5 Quebec, and as one of National Geographic's eight favorite places to Stay in Ecuador, this unique Organic Farm Park, training center and ecotourism destination blends sustainability, education, agriculture, agro ecotourism and local culture.
You will appreciate the beautifully designed buildings, crafted from natural materials, that provide education, amenities, activities, and accommodation for 40 guests. The large animal shelter area is home to a few horses for low environmental impact tours, a few cows for milk, a few pigs for recycling, and around 20 chickens for eggs. This is truly an experience in sustainable living. A small river runs along one boundary of the property, providing a permanent water source, and each wet season changes the river and leaves new swimming holes. This smooth-running business has internet, good year-round access, and boasts an experienced staff of cooks, gardeners, guides, and maintenance staff.
Opportunities for livelihoods are diverse, between education, tourism , agriculture,
or work online in a beautiful setting. The potential is enormous because of the range of
areas that the farm has developed. The owner is also willing to sell 7.7 hectares for $290,000 for just the tourism part of the property.