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Intern or volunteer in Puerto Rico — Rainforest Inn Boutique Bed and Breakfast
With Renée’s background in hospitality and Bill’s background in communications combined, Rainforest Inn offers internships to a diverse interest range. We have hosted those interested in directly joining the tourism and hospitality industry, but also students with a passion for environmental science and sustainability, sociology and ecology, communications and marketing…
This is us, the innkeepers and owners, Bill and Renée. If you want to learn more about us, check out Our Story.
We are gradually trying to make our place more sustainable. We built a large fish pond with a bio-filter that grows watercress. The koi and dragonflies that live in the pond (as well as the bats that fly through the canopy at night) help keep our property almost entirely mosquito free without the use of any harmful pesticides. Our construction is from recycled materials and our energy use is as minimal as possible.
We collect some of our own water (fairly easy in the rainforest). We recycle and compost our wastes.
Our interns are welcome to use any of the tropical fruit and produce grown here on the property for their own meals!
Hospitality/tourism industry interns who are looking for a sustainable, eco-friendly hotel to train in will find interning at Rainforest Inn exactly what they are looking for. We certainly align with the growing trend of “ecotourism” and conscientious travel. Also, New York Times named Puerto Rico the number one travel destination of 2019, meaning the island will hopefully experience even more tourism than usual in the coming months. All hands on deck, right?
Students shouldn’t get to have all the fun! Laruie and Kay found us through WWOOF and joined us as dedicated volunteers (not vacationers!!).
We also welcome those who might not be directly interested in tourism and hospitality but want to retreat into nature for their internship.
We have had marketing and communications interns who help publicize Rainforest Inn by running our social media accounts, writing press releases and ready-to-runs, and posting to Innkeeper’s Blog. SquareSpace powers our website, so you will become familiar with that platform, as well as the other programs we rely on, including Mail Chimp and Reservation Key.
At this time, we are especially looking for people who are tech-savvy, preferably those with CSS (and other coding) skills. We have been having trouble producing our podcast on time and would welcome an intern who wants to learn how to edit and produce podcasts.
Other potential interests that would fit in well here are those passionate about sustainability, from whatever angle, be it the ecological/chemical side, the sociological side, or just more general interest in environmental stewardship. We have lots of landscaping project ideas that need to be executed, and are currently installing a plunge pool for guests. We have a garden and tropical fruit trees on the property and have hosted interns (and WWOOFers) with a passion for organic cultivation.
We have also had a PhD student come do her thesis work here, exploring how the plants one is surrounded by impacts who they are as a person. So interesting, and we never would have thought of that ourselves!
Therefore, if you have gotten this far without seeing what you’re interested in but think Rainforest Inn is the place for you, we would love to hear more about your thoughts. Please reach out so we can discuss. We welcome all identities, and most ages. Many of our older volunteers find us via WWOOF USA. You do not have to speak Spanish, though it is helpful.
Here’s a video we ask that you watch first, for a bit more information:
This video also represents one possible “project” you might complete while working for us, as we love to post things like this to our social media accounts.
Please keep in mind…
…we are a working bed and breakfast, which is really a 24/7 job. Of course, we don’t expect that kind of commitment from you, but we do ask that you feel comfortable multi-tasking.
We work best with people who are flexible and “on their toes.”
We are also continually making structural or garden improvements, which you might be involved in. You could also be doing some domestic chores, regardless of whether you join us specifically as a hospitality intern or some other variety. Interning here will allow you the chance to learn about the hotel industry, on top of your other area(s) of focus. All our interns have the opportunity to learn about housekeeping, preparation of gourmet breakfasts, and serving the guests. We hope you agree that these are great skills to have, no matter what you think your future profession and career might entail. In general, “Customer Service” is something you will undoubtedly experience here at the Rainforest Inn.
We are also constantly improving our bed and breakfast and doing everything we can to make it more “green” and sustainable in the local environment, but we want to be open that we are not yet perfect. (Suggestions? Let us know when you’re here!) We serve a 100% vegetarian breakfast and will not purchase meat of any kind, though you are welcome to order a pepperoni pizza on one of your various outings and bring it back to the Inn.
😉 Vegetarianism is just a preference we have developed as individuals; we still gladly welcome all kinds of eaters and people! We grow pineapples (in special raised beds over french drains), various banana species, papayas, and fruit trees like grapefruits, breadfruit, pomarosa. Recently we have planted many more exotic tropical fruit trees on the lower acre. Another goal we have is to be completely off-the-grid with solar panels and large storage batteries.
But it won’t be all work, no play! You will have access to our yoga room & private hike, and we will also take you on outings around the island.
requirements for interns & volunteers
We prefer our interns to stay about three months. We recently hosted a student for their January Term though, which was a one month stay, so please just communicate honestly with us about your timeline as we are happy to work with you.
We ask that you arrange a video conference us via Skype as your interview.
Then…
You will need (along with the appointment letter from your college or university):
1. Proof of Round-trip ticket
2. Proof of Health insurance that works in Puerto Rico, and/or travel insurance.
3. Commitment to three month stay (or whatever we agree on).
4. Copy of travel photo ID (passport, or driver’s license/state ID if you are a USA citizen)
5. References (we accept those from previous employers, volunteer positions, or professors)
*Must have no criminal record
*Non-smoker (we are 100% smoke free so that guests can enjoy the fresh air)
Be ready to coexist with critters! This is Jose, one of the many, MANY coquís that live at Rainforest Inn. He bunks in the volunteer kitchen.
Please also inform us in advance, preferably during your interview, if you have any health problems, especially if it is something which would be a health issue when preparing food for guests.
We are located at a slight altitude, so this is also something to keep in mind, and we are a bit of a drive from the nearest hospital.
DRESS CODE: All hotel interns & volunteers must be presentable, clean, and wear appropriate attire as they would if they were working in any other service establishment where paying guests are around. Deodorant is required, as are proper undergarments. You can wear whatever you want when we take you “out on the island,” but at the Inn, you will be asked to never leave the volunteer/intern quarters wearing clothes that have unclean or frayed seams (i.e “cut off” shorts), holes, or stains. You can wear tights/spandex if you are working out or doing yoga (we have a lovely yoga room!), but not when catering to guests, unless you also wear a long skirt/shirt to cover up. Please let us know if we can provide you more information about dress code once your stay with us is confirmed. We have written a blog about the best shoes to wear during hikes in the rainforest, which you might also enjoy perusing.
A hat with a brim is also something good to bring. Also, even though we are in the Caribbean and have 80 degree days year round, it can get a bit chilly, especially at night, so pack at least one long-sleeve shirt, sweater, and pants (these will come in useful when hiking in the brambles too!).
Please note, our internship is unpaid but we provide free room and board, as well as transportation to experiences around the island.
The following video is another production from one of our previous interns, as an example of something you might work on while here. Amazingly, this is the first video Céléna has ever produced.
To begin arranging your internship, please email
[email protected], preferably from your .edu email. We will then get back to you about setting up a video interview and move forward from there.
We are so glad you found us and are interested in all that we & our ecolodge have to offer.
As an intern/volunteer, you won’t be stuck at the Inn.
We provide multiple opportunities (more the longer you stay) to visit other nearby treasures, such as Culebra (a smaller Puerto Rican island with the 4th best beach in the world), Old San Juan (depicted above), and our local Playa Luquillo! Even as the owners, we have to “get out on the island” sometimes, and we’ll make sure you get similar chances.
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La Cara de Indio
Within a mango grove, La Cara de Indio (The Indian Face) is named after a Taino petroglyph not far from the property.
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La Cascada
Within a grove of Royal Palms and vanilla orchids, La Cascada (The Cascade) is named for the cascading river below.
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El Mirador
Perched high above an outcropping of boulders, El Mirador (The Lookout) is named for its view of the rainforest peaks.
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El Amor
Surrounded by heliconias, El Amor (Love) is named, as Dante wrote, for “the love that moves the sun and the other stars”.
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La Cara de Indio
Within a mango grove, La Cara de Indio (The Indian Face) is named after a Taino petroglyph not far from the property.
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La Cascada
Within a grove of Royal Palms and vanilla orchids, La Cascada (The Cascade) is named for the cascading river below.
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El Mirador
Perched high above an outcropping of boulders, El Mirador (The Lookout) is named for its view of the rainforest peaks.
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El Amor
Surrounded by heliconias, El Amor (Love) is named, as Dante wrote, for “the love that moves the sun and the other stars”.
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Treehouses
Yuquiyú is a rustic retreat in the foothills of Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest. We are a glamorous camping, or “glamping,” destination that offers artisan-crafted treehouses with a balcony, designer furnishings, a granite kitchenette and a slate bath. Surrounded by a tropical garden with a cascading river, each treehouse has an iconic view of El Yunque Peak. To enjoy the trade winds, singing tree frogs, river and moonlight, leave the windows and balcony doors of your treehouse open at night. Welcome to nature!
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Garden
The rainforest was revered as a sacred site for over a thousand years by the prehistoric Taino natives. They believed that Yuquiyú, the god of light and life, dwelled on Yuqué (“The White Land”), the cloud-covered peak now known as El Yunque.
“Yuquiyú” also meant a natural place so beautiful they could feel the presence of their god. In that spirit, we have spent more than a decade creating a three-acre garden with vistas that could have inspired a Chinese landscape painting.
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Cuisine
Inspired by our profound respect for nature, we have reimagined the property’s century-old agricultural terraces as an organic farm. Blessed by the Caribbean sun and rains, its cornucopia of tropical crops are transmuted into delicious, plant-based fare through our chef’s alchemy. In his kitchen, Huerto Escondido (Hidden Orchard), each night’s menu is unique.
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Explorations
We are within an area of northeastern Puerto Rico the Sierra Club calls “The Portal to Nature.” From Yuquiyú, it is just fifteen minutes to the heart of El Yunque rainforest, twenty minutes to famed Luquillo Beach and thirty-five minutes to Old San Juan. With one of our treehouses as your base, you can discover the rainforest, multi-hued beaches, sea turtle nesting sites, coral reefs, a bioluminescent lagoon, ancient petroglyphs, a Spanish colonial city and Culebra Island.
For details, see What Can I Do?.
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Named for the Taino god, Yuquiyú is a place to reawaken the senses in harmony with nature. Secluded, luxuriant and serene, our retreat is perfect for a couple seeking a romantic escape, newlyweds seeking a honeymoon destination or an artist seeking inspiration. We are not for everyone, but if you have a sense of adventure, love being close to nature and want to experience Caribbean living the way it ought to be, Yuquiyú may be for you.
PROPERTY POLICIES: Meat free and smoke free. From $200 per night. One queen-size bed and a maximum of two people in a treehouse. Minimum stay of two consecutive nights and minimum age of 18 years. No pets. Visitors by appointment only. See Reservations for details.
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EL YUNQUE RAINFOREST INN RIO GRANDE
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El Yunque Rainforest Inn
The 4-star El Yunque Rainforest Inn is located 4.9 km from Coca Falls. Guests staying at the hotel can park their car on site.
It is 10 minutes by car from Bano de Oro. The Caribbean National Forest is a short drive from this bed & breakfast.
Rooms have private bathrooms.
An American breakfast is served daily at this hotel.
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El YunQue Rainform Inn 4*
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The 4-star El Yunque Rainforest Inn is located 4.9 km from Coca Falls. Guests staying at the hotel can park their car on site.
It is 10 minutes by car from Bano de Oro. The Caribbean National Forest is a short drive from this bed & breakfast.
Rooms have private bathrooms.
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- Cleaning premises
- Soundproof rooms
- Relaxation area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea/coffee set
Check-in: from 16:00-22:00
Check-out: until 11:00
- Children and extra beds
- are not available in the children’s room.
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EL YUNQUE WHITE HOUSE | RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO
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Rio Grande The Rain Forest City
El Yunque White House Holiday Home Villa provides fine accommodation in Rio Grande for up to 5 guests. 2 bedrooms and a kitchen are available in this villa.
The distance from the villa to Hipodromo Camarero is 9km. Coco Beach Golf and Country Club is 4.7 km from the villa. Dalias’ Dinner, La Cava del Terror and Asia Buffet and Sushi Bar are 350 meters from the villa and serve excellent food and drinks.Hacienda Azucena is located within walking distance of the villa.
Rooms at the villa are equipped with flat-screen television and a seating area. A microwave, a refrigerator and an oven are also provided in the rooms along with free toiletries and towels. The 2 private bathrooms have a bathtub and a shower.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is 25 minutes away by car.
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A microwave, a refrigerator and an oven are also provided in the rooms along with free toiletries and towels. The 2 private bathrooms have a bathtub and a shower.
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Riding registration: from 15:00 to 23:59
Exit registration: to 11:00
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