Join our team on the great east Colombian Andes, Monguí - Colombia

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  Description

  Hi there!
  
  I am Camilo, we have a small hotel/hostel in the mountains of the east andes, and we are looking for people who wants to discover the cold lands of the caribbean. I speak fluent english, german and french.
  
  My family and I started this project in 2017, looking for developing the region through sustainable tourism. I live with my parents (Antonio and Aura), my two dogs (Nala and Luna) and my cat (Pepa). My brother does not come too often. My parents don't speak english too good, so if you want to practice your spanish, they will help you.
  
  Our biggest attractiveness is the nature surrounding us. The world famous Páramo de Ocetá is at just 1 hour of way, Laguna Negra is at the same distance. We are looking to make this a place for cyclists and hikers. Also rock climbers are in the right spot. We are also very well located, as the towns of Monguí and Tópaga are just 10 minutes away, and Sogamoso is at 15 minutes. We are at 2650 meters of altitude.
  
  For our exchange, we mainly need you to be around, in case we have to leave, we need someone to be here. Also, to be there for the guests, being a nice host. Just talking with them, and making the place to have a good energy.
  
  If you are a good cooker, we may organize some cooking events, where we both win. I have some interesting projects in mind, also have a small farm, that if you are willing, you can help us to keep it healthy. Teaching english to our community can be part of our exchange, we have to discuss it before. I am also willing to learn Hebrew, if you can teach me, we can arrange something.
  
  So basically, we need you to be around at the hostel, and sometimes feed our pets. If you can bring us some other knowledge or experience, we will appreciate it, and find the way to make it good for both parts. Some publications on social networks, and maybe telling your friends to come over would also be helpful.
  
  We offer you a private room, double bed, Hot water, private bathroom. Full access to the kitchen and laundry. Working speed internet. Drinking water, tea and coffee. If you want to come with someone, we can arrange to give you a very fair price. We live in a house near to the hotel. It is very important to keep everything clean, as we are a hotel for our guests.
  
  We ask you to stay for at leat 2 weeks, preferably at least one month, as creating a confidence bond is important. From time to time we would gladly eat together.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are becoming a sustainable business, which includes economy, environment and people. If you want to learn about sustainability, this is your place.
  
  Small cities of Sogamoso and Duitama are at less than 40 minutes, Bogota is at just 3 hours of way, and also in the surroundings are a lot of small towns, with almost none foreign tourist, so if you want to find a really cool place away of the tourism mass, you are looking at it.
  
  We can borrow you 1 bicycle, just keep it with good maintenance. It is great place to hike, páramos are all around us. Rock climbing is also we can go to do.
  
  From time to time we can go hiking together, or cycling, or climbing. Also you are welcome to spend the day with us in our daily activities.

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  Help

  Being a good host: It is basically to be there and talk and be friendly to our guests. Sharing experiences and making them feel like at home. Doing the Check-in to our guests.
  
  Language Exchange: I want to learn Hebrew.
  
  Cooking: We are creating a new space, to offer some special events around food and wine. If you are good at this, your help will be highly appreciated.
  
  Teaching english to local community: This is something totally at an idea level. We can discuss how to start.
  
  Help at the farm: It is not on a daily basis. I teach you the basics, and then you can keep on your own.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I want to learn Hebrew. I can help you with your spanish or english.
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  Accommodation

  Double bed in a private room. Private bathroom. Access to the kitchen and laundry. Internet.

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  What else ...

  Main road is at only 200 meters from the Hostel, transportation can be easily done by bus.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes. We have working speed Wi-fi

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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