• 1500 km. northeast of Buenos Aires.
•  Catamarca Province - 300 inhabitants.
•  35 Km from the closest city (Santa Maria).
•  Climate: very hot summer, cool winter.
•  Infrastructure available in the town:

- Internet
- Telephone: low cell signal
- Lodging Warmy Ayala hotel
- Food: restaurant
- Supplies: 2 kiosks
- Transport: Pre-arranged taxi

My Life in Andalhuala

The volunteer’s free time can be spent integrating with the people of the village, listening to the endless stories and jokes that are told with such energy, getting lost in the everlasting plains of highland shrubbery and spending as much time alone or integrating with the community as they may wish. Residents have a wonderfully pure and innocent curiosity for strangers, and especially volunteers from Responde, and as a result are extremely easy to interact with.

Whilst the incomparable peace and unrivalled tranquility offered in Andalhuala are some of the many things that makes this placement so special, volunteers staying for prolonged periods may wish to visit the neighboring city, Santa María, which has a notable youth population and as a tourist hotspot offers a stark contrast to Andalhuala for a noisy weekend, before returning to the tranquility of the village.

About Saladero Mariano Cabal  

• 550 km. from Buenos Aires.
• Santa Fe Province - 800 inhabitants.
• Near the cities of  Helvecia and San Javier.
• Climate: very hot summer, cool winter.
• Infrastructure:
  -Internet
  -Good cell signal + landlines.
  -Lodging: own house, complete with cooking facilities.
  -Supplies: kiosks, mini-mart.
  -Transport: pre-arranged taxi, pick-up truck.

My life in Saladero Cabal

Being one of the more populated villages within the Revival Program, Saladero M. Cabal offers the volunteer the opportunity to integrate themselves into a larger community.

The village is picturesque and green, bordered by a river where the volunteer may wish to relax, fish or socialize with the friendly population when they are not on duty.

About San Francisco                               

• 400 km. from Buenos Aires.
•  Santa Fe Province - 300 inhabitants.
•   Very close to the city of Venado Tuerto.
•   Climate: very hot summer, cold winter.
•   Infrastructure:
  - Internet Access
  - Telephone: poor cell signal, but there are landlines.
  - Lodging: very simple house, with a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room.
  - Supplies: kiosks, groceries.
  - Transport: pre-arranged taxi, municipal bus.

My life in San Francisco

Whilst the village offers a tranquility and peace unrivalled in the city, the long-term volunteer may wish to take a trip to the nearest city, Venado Tuerto (at 30 kilometers), which with its large youth population makes a great weekend destination.

About Ñorquinco  

• 1800 km. from Buenos Aires.
•  Rio Negro Province, Patagonia - 444  inhabitants.
•  35 Km from El Maiten and 70 Km from El Bolson.
•  Climate: hot summer, very cold winter.
•  Infrastructure:
  - Discontinuous internet access.
  - Telephones: good cell signal.
  - Lodging: private room, with cooking facilities
  - Supplies: kiosk, groceries, bakery.

My Life in Ñorquinco

The youth of Ñorquinco are keen to meet and form friendships with Responde volunteers.
Two hours from Ñorquinco is the city of “El Bolsón”, an International tourist hotspot full of youth from all over the globe who travel for the bohemian vibe of the city and to mountain trek and be one with nature. El Bolsón makes for a wonderful weekend destination for the volunteer.

About Chilibroste

•   540 km. from Buenos Aires.
•   Cordoba Province - 400 inhabitants.
•   Near the city of Bell Ville.
•   Climate: hot summer,  moderately cold winter.
•   Infrastructure:
  - Internet.
  - Good cell signal + ground lines.
  - Lodging: private room in a family home, shared bath and cooking facilities.
  - Supplies: grocery, kiosk, bakery.
  - Transport: pre-arranged taxi.

My Life in Chilibroste

There are various activities that one can take part in the village including a glass-art workshop, participating in the various activities of the Sports Club or simply spending time with the extremely open and warm inhabitants of the village who are very keen on receiving volunteers.

Around 30 minutes away is the city of Bell Ville of around 34,000 inhabitants which the volunteer may wish to visit.

About Torrent

• 800 km. from Buenos Aires
• Corrientes Province - 134 inhabitants.
• Between the department seat and Santo Tomé.
• Climate: very hot in the summer, cool in winter.
• Infrastructure:
  - Internet access: restricted
  -Very weak cell signal + only one semi-public landline
  -Lodging: small, humble house, with cooking facilities
  -Supplies: kiosks, grocery
  -Transport: pre-arranged taxi, pick-up truck

My life in Torrent

The climate is very warm and volunteers can enjoy long walks through the extensive fields surrounding the village.  There is also the possibility to go horseback riding.

The people are very shy at first, but very friendly and likeable.  You just have to gain their confidence so that they let you in their home.

During the weekends, the volunteers can travel and get to know the cities nearest to the town (Alvear or Santo Tomé) which have various recreational activities.

About Carmensa  

• 900 km. northwest of Buenos Aires.
• Mendoza Province - 1000 inhabitants.
• 20 Km from the closest city, General Alvear  
• Climate: hot summer, cold winter.
• Infrastructure available in the town:
  - Internet: available in the village Council.
  - Telephone/cellphone: both available.  High signal.
  - Lodging: private room in a family house or own house, complete with cooking facilities
  - Food: grill bar.
  - Supplies: mini-mart, kiosks, groceries, bakery
  - Transport: bus.

My Life in Carmensa

Carmensa is a very quiet village that covers a large area and is ripe for exploration as is General Alvear with its great vibe and large youth population; more than enough to keep the volunteer entertained whilst they are not on duty.

About Charra Ruca

• 1605 km. south of Buenos Aires.
• Neuquen Province - 130 inhabitants (30 families).
• 3 Km from the closest city, Huinganco .
• Climate: warm summer, very cold winter.
• Infrastructure available in the town:
  - Internet: not available.
  - Cellphone: good cell signal.
  - Lodging: private room in a family home or own house, complete with cooking facilities.
  - Food: trout restaurant.
  - Supplies: kiosk, mini-mart.
  - Transport: taxi.

My Life in Charra Ruca

Charra Ruca is a small town located to the north of the Neuquén
province, northwest of Patagonia. Like all rural towns, it is
characterized by an immense tranquility.

A great deficiency in the town is transportation: there are no means
of getting to a neighboring town that is slightly larger. This lack of
communication is compounded by the lack of internet access. It is
hoped that soon there will be connectivity in the town school and
later in the future  Responde center.

About Berna (coming soon)