In 2023-2024 at walking distance from Punta la Barca, a wonderful Montessori initiative has been given life by Raphaela, a French-Ecuadorean mom of two. She gathered the homeschooling families in the neighbourhood to form “La Aldea”, a community of families valuing a more self-directed, nature-based, holistic education for their kids. It turned into an amazing community, gathering between 5-20 kids up to 12 years old each weekday morning.  La Aldea also accepted travelers’ kids to join in on a monthly basis.

In october 2024, La Aldea closed its doors. As a reminder and celebration of what has been, some small stories of the gem ❤

-> an 8-year-old exploring his interest for countries to the bottom

-> a band of 6-9 year-olds playing music 😮🙌🔥 for over 30 people

-> workshops on non-violent communication

-> a 5-year old after 5 months speaking two new languages

-> Over all, just a bunch of happy kids and families ❤😊 

There are too few of these places in the world, and it is pretty hard to start and maintain one financially. Thank you so much Rapha for everything.. And let’s remind us, this has only been the beginning 🔥🤗

Some pictures to share the energy