Region: South America
Location: Finca La Colina, approximately 20 km outside Limón Indanza, Morona Santiago, Ecuador (High Amazon)
Type: Intentional Community
Established: 2022 (property acquired; community founded)
Accommodation inventory: Main House (up to 5 bedrooms, shared facilities), Pond House (private 2-bedroom cottage), plus future camping options
Connectivity: Adequate rural internet (radio frequency-based); occasional outages
Access: Commercial Flight + Bus or Private Driver (fly to Quito or Guayaquil, then bus or drive to Limón; from Limón, approximately 40-minute taxi ride to the finca)
Best season: Year-round
Languages: English, Spanish (owners are US expats)
Dining: Not a private-chef venue. Shared kitchens available. Strictly vegan — no animal products permitted on the property.
Chef: No private chef service.
Dietary: Fully vegan property. No animal products allowed.
Conservation: 100 hectares (approximately 250 acres) with springs, streams, and waterfalls. Roughly 40% forest, 10% homestead, 50% pasture. Restoring degraded pastureland with native species and fruit trees. Veganic permaculture principles — no animal inputs.
Community: Intentional vegan community. Accepting new members after a 6-month preview period. Volunteers accepted through WorkAway. All visitors must be vegan.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Reforesting property creates habitat for wildlife. High Amazon rainforest setting with streams and waterfalls.
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching opportunities in a regenerating forest reserve.
- Adventure & Waterways: Streams and waterfalls on property. Hiking trails through forest and pasture.
- Cultural & Immersion: Immersion in vegan intentional community life. Participation in permaculture, reforestation, and community work projects is encouraged but not required.
- Wellness & Luxury: Peaceful, minimalist living. Not a luxury destination — simple accommodations, composting toilets, shared facilities. The value is in the lifestyle and the land.
Important Visitor Notes
- Strictly vegan. No animal products may be brought onto the property. No smoking anywhere on the 100 hectares.
- Not a hotel. This is an intentional community that accepts visitors. Stays are arranged directly, with a security deposit and advance payment.
- Visiting Vegan Vacationers (VVV): Can stay 3 days to 6 months. Weekly rates for private room, shared bathroom, shower, and kitchen. Minimum one week advance payment and $100 security deposit.
- Volunteers: Accepted through WorkAway for short-term stays.
- Membership: A 6-month preview period is required for anyone seeking to join full or part-time. Investment in property is a lifetime lease, not speculation.
Contact
aguasrisas.org · Contact via website form
Coordinates: -2.961323, -78.350058