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Life at Finca Sarita Each day here brings something new and different, and daily life is anything but routine. Activities are dependent upon the seasons, weather, cycle of the moon, and the needs of the farm. We are located in the fertile pastoral foothills of the western Andes,, in the agricultural community of Sarampion. The area is home to a diverse array of lifeforms including monkeys, sloths, iguanas, bats, owls, toucans, hummingbirds, fireflys, butterflys, frogs, toads, lizards, possums, foxes, and catepillars, just to name a few. In addition to the wildlife of the region, you will be afforded the opportunity to interact with the amicable, curious locals. Transportation to and from Calceta is usually in the back of a truck bearing local farmers with harvests to sell in town and returning with supplies. Things to do and learn There is a plethora of activiities to enjoy during your stay here. Listed below is a sample of how you might find yourself engaged.
Our diet (dictated by what is in season) is typically vegetarian fare made from our fresh organic harvests, though we are not strict vegetarians. Some dishes are made with eggs, and we will occasionally have fish or chicken. Please let us know if you have any particular dietary requests and we will try to accomodate you. There are many opportunities to learn local recipies and food preparation tecniques. Accommodations We currently have a variety of options for for your stay here. The Cabaña de Peresosos features two single beds on the ground floor and another single bed in the loft, with a hammock swinging on the porch. Casa Primitiva is a two level tree house, with a single bed and a hammock, though couples have been known to snuggle up together (our single beds are more like one and a half beds) In the loft of the Ramada we have two double beds to accomodate couples. Language We are a spanish speaking family, and therefore you should have at least a basic abillity to communicate in spanish. Services Available in Calceta There are several locations in Calceta where Internet is available, some of them high speed. There is a cash machine on the main road in Calceta. Reina Del Camino offers bus service to Quito, Guyaquil, Manta, Portoviejo and everywhere in between. For those of you with cell phones, we get service through Porta locally at the Farm. |
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