Participatory Tourism

Don't let Rancho Quemado's sheer size deter you; The town’s got plenty of potential to grow, especially with your help!

A variety of opportunities exist for visitors to volunteer in town, like managing the town’s nature trails, volunteering at the local library, teaching English in the elementary school, painting murals, planning and executing activities for the youth in town, and building infrastructure, just to name a few.

There are currently two projects underway that require support from outside organizations:

• Building a roof over the town’s basketball court, creating a versatile community space to use year-round. As of now, there is no community center to host events nor meetings. This project is overseen by the Integral Development Association.
• Constructing a trail, welcome center, and classroom to provide widely accessible environmental education to guests. This project is overseen by the Biological Monitoring Committee.

The community’s needs are always evolving, so it is important to consult our local tourism operator to see what opportunities are currently available.

* Depending on the type of volunteerism the visitor wishes to partake in, there may be extra costs involved to buy materials for the projects.

Lodging Options

Cultural Immersion

Does improving your Spanish, making lifelong friendships, or sharing a family meal sound appealing to you? Staying with a host family might be the experience you're looking for!
Price: $30/day (meals included)

Independent Lodging

After a long day’s work, returning to some peace may be exactly what you need to recharge batteries for the following day. Ask about options to stay in private cabins in town for some rest and relaxation.
Price: $40/day (meals included)