Arte y Arena - creating a eco-friendly art residency in Chacahua, Mexico

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  🇬🇧 WELCOME!
  
  Would you be interested in being part of the very first phase of a creative project on the beach? Come and help us build our brand-new tropical Art Residency “Arte y Arena” in Chacahua!
  
  ABOUT THE PLACE:
  
  “Arte y Arena” is located in Chacahua and is about 6 km away from the center, which can be reached either by bike in 30 min or by public transport. We also have a boat that we use to go to the town, fishing and just enjoy the beautiful lagoon and ocean.
  
  The Art Residency takes place on private land that is 3.2 Hectare. m wide, the beach is right in front of the place and the mangroves on the side. A place of raw nature where peace can be found and where you can reconnect deeply with Mother Nature – “Pachamama” as we call her here.
  
  The place runs with solar panels, we have an eco-toilet and shower :)
  and we also have a super fast internet connection available if you need to use it!
  
  “Lagunas de Chacahua” is a stunning national park on the Pacific Ocean Coast. It’s full of nature, color and life. If you want to discover the immense natural beauty of the Oaxacan coast, you will find it here.
  
  In your free time there are lots of activities to do nearby, such as hiking, surfing, stars watching, fishing, yoga. We love to play volleyball during the sunset, and I can also show you around our beautiful lagoon. Chacahua is surfers' paradise and also a great place to learn.
  
  On weekends you will also be able to enjoy unforgettable tours by boat in the lagoon and in the ocean. Where I can take you fishing, swimming with dolphins, bird watching and many other amazing adventures.
  
  Chacahua is a place of extraordinary natural beauty - you have to see it to believe it!
  
  
  OUR VISION:
  
  Our mission is to build a creative center where artists, researchers, and other creatives can come to heal, make, and take a break from their usual lifestyle and surroundings. We are also planning to live completely off the products of our land.
  
  We hope to become a part of both: landscape and the local community. We’ll be working in partnership with the local people and our goal is to bring ART to Chacahua! This would involve offering art classes to the community, but also language lessons, computer literacy classes, and much more ...
  
  
  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
  
  •⁠ Volunteers that can work 5 hours a day, five days a week
  
  •⁠ ⁠People with experience of building sustainable structures/eco-houses
  
  •⁠ ⁠People with agriculture experience who can make us a vegetable patch and plant crops, and who can supervise the watering of the plants.
  
  •⁠ ⁠People who are fluent in Spanish and/or English
  
  •⁠ ⁠People with permaculture experience
  
  •⁠ ⁠People with artistic skills for creating murals, paintings, sculptures ...
  
  •⁠ ⁠People with artistic skills for creating murals, paintings, sculptures ...
  
  •⁠ ⁠People that could teach the community about art, languages and more ...
  
  •⁠ ⁠Photographers and filmmakers to help us document the first moments of our projects
  
  At the moment, we will give priority to people with building and agriculture skills but let us know your skills, and together we can come up with a role that works for you!
  
  There is a minimum stay of 2 weeks if you want to come and volunteer. We are just starting this community and aim to create a unique and magical place with an atmosphere of mutual care, respect and love.
  
  I provide two delicious meals a day from Monday to Friday (breakfast and dinner). On Saturday and Sunday everyone is off. You can go to Chacahua town and find plenty options to eat or go a bit further with a day/weekend trip to Puerto Escondido, Mazunte or Zipolite. Otherwise, you can also use our beautiful kitchen just in front of the sea and enjoy the view of whales and dolphins jumping just a few meters away from the shore.
  
  If you are asking yourself how many people are doing volunteer work, we usually have between 3 and 12 volunteers. You will be working most of the time with another person.
  
  If you feel enthusiastic about being immersed in nature, are hands-on, and have any of the above skills, this could be the place for you!
  
  Thanks for your interest! We are so excited to hear from you!
  
  With love,
  
  Matteo
  
  
  
  
  
  🇲🇽 BIENVENID@!
  
  ¿Te interesaría ser parte de la primera fase de un proyecto creativo en la playa? ¡Ven y ayúdanos a construir nuestra primera residencia artística tropical “Arte y Arena” en Chacahua!
  
  
  ACERCA DEL LUGAR
  
  “Arte y Arena” se encuentra en Chacahua y está al rededor de 5 km de distancia del centro, a donde se puede llegar en bicicleta en 30 minutos o en colectivo. También tenemos un bote que utilizamos para ir al poblado, pescar y simplemente disfrutar de la hermosa laguna y del océano.
  
  La residencia de arte está en un terreno privado que mide 3.2 hectáreas, la playa se encuentra justo en frete y el manglar al lado. Es un lugar donde habita la naturaleza virgen, se puede encontrar la paz y se puede reconectar profundamente con la Madre Naturaleza – “Pachamama” como la llamamos aquí.
  
  ¡Tenemos un eco-sanitario y regaderas  Se utilizan paneles solares para el funcionamiento del lugar y asimismo contamos con muy buena conexión de internet, en caso de que necesites usarlo!
  
  El espectacular parque nacional “Lagunas de Chacahua” está localizado en la costa del océano Pacífico. Está lleno de naturaleza, color y vida. Si quieres descubrir la inmensa belleza de la costa oaxaqueña, la encontrarás aquí.
  
  En tu tiempo libre encontrarás diferentes actividades para realizar, por ejemplo: senderismo, surfear, admirar estrellas, pescar, yoga, etc. Nos encanta jugar volleyball al atardecer, y también puedo enseñarte la hermosa laguna. Chacahua es el paraíso de surfistas y a su vez un gran lugar para aprender.
  
  Los fines de semana también tendrás la oportunidad de disfrutar de inolvidables tours en bote en la laguna o en el océano. Te podría llevar a pescar, nadar con delfínes, ver aves, entre otras increíbles aventuras.
  
  Chacahua es un lugar de extraordinaria belleza natural – tienes que verlo para creerlo!
  
  NUESTRA VISIÒN:
  
  Nuestra visión es construir un centro creativo donde artistas, investigadores y otras mentes creativas puedan venir para sanar, crear y tomar un descanso de sus vidas cotidianas y alrededores. De igual modo, estamos planeando vivir de los productos de nuestra tierra.
  
  Esperamos ser parte de ambas, el paraíso y la comunidad local. Estaremos trabajando en conjunto con la gente local, ya que nuestra meta es traer ARTE a Chacahua! Esto conllevaría ofrecer clases de arte a la comunidad, pero también clases de idiomas, de computacion, y muchas más…
  LO QUE ESTAMOS BUSCANDO:
  
  • Voluntarios que puedan trabajar 5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana
  
  •⁠ ⁠Personas con experiencia en construir estructuras sustentables/casas ecológicas
  
  • Personas con experiencia agrícola que nos puedan ayudar con cosechas vegetales y sembradío de plantas, asi como supervisar el riego de estas mismas.
  
  • Personas que hablen español y/o ingles fluido
  
  •⁠ ⁠Personas con habilidades artísticas como creación de murales, pinturas, esculturas…
  
  •⁠ Personas que puedan enseñar en la comunidad sobre arte, idiomas y mucho más…
  
  •⁠ ⁠Fotográfos que puedan documentar los primeros meses de nuestro proyecto
  
  Por el momento daremos prioridad a personas que cuenten con habilidades de construcción y agrícultura, sin embargo, haznos saber tus fuertes y habilidades, juntos podemos llegar a encontrar una actividad adecuada para ti!
  
  Hay un mínimo de estancia de 2 semanas si quieres venir y hacer voluntariado. Nosotros estamos justo empezando esta comunidad y deseamos crear un lugar único y mágico en un ambiente de cuidado, respeto y amor mutuo.
  
  Ofrezco dos deliciosas comidas al día de lunes a viernes (desayuno y cena). Sábado y domingo todos tenemos libre. Puedes ir al poblado de Chacahua y encontrar variedad de opciones para comer o ir un poco más lejos en un viaje de un día o fin de semana a Puerto Escondido, Mazunte o Zipolite. Sino, puedes usar nuestra hermosa cocina justo en frente del mar y disfrutar de la vista de las ballenas y delfines saltando a solo unos metros de distancia.
  
  Si te preguntas, cuántas personas hacen voluntariado, usualmente contamos con entre 3 y 12 voluntarios. Estarás trabajando la mayoría del tiempo en conjunto con otra persona.
  
  Si te sientes entusiasmado de sumergirte en la naturaleza, eres bueno con las manos, y tienes cualquiera de las habilidades antes mencionadas, este lugar podría ser para tí!
  
  Gracias por tu interés! Estamos muy emocionados de escuchar sobre ti!
  
  Con amor,
  
  Matteo

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will gain daily doses of inspiration discovering a landscape of wide-open spaces, scents and sounds of nature.
  
  You can find amazing waves for surfing for all levels.
  
  Swimming with bioluminescence in the lagoon at night.
  
  Watch the biggest turtles of the world nesting just in front of the property
  
  Hiking is marvellous during the golden hours. You can easily get to a viewpoint from where you can admire the entire lagoon.
  
  We go fishing together. In Chacahua it's very easy to catch nice fish, even for beginners like us.
  
  You can improve your Spanish, English and Italian
  
  You can learn many things from the Afro-Mexican culture of Chacahua.

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  Help

  -General Assistance
  People who are willing and able to help with anything needed for the center, dish washing, maintenance around the property, cleaning facilities as needed etc.

  
  -Gardener
  Someone with knowledge on how to Start a Permaculture Garden:
  1. Choose plants based on the environment.
  2. Design our garden layout.
  3. Build garden beds.
  4. Plant a permaculture garden.
  5. Add a layer of organic mulch to the topsoil.
  6. Add compost without disturbing the soil.
  
  -Carpenters/Builders
  People that want to help with the construction of anything!
  As I mentioned, we are at the very beginning. Even just ideas are welcome.
  
  -Social Media Specialist/someone able to help with instagram and website.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  WHAT WE CAN OFFER :
  
  - You will be staying in one of our huts but feel free to bring your own tent or hammock if you prefer !
  
  - You will be fed with fresh local products two times a day
  
  Tents and hammocks provided

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  What else ...

  Living in the nature of Chacahua, close to a local community and far from tourists and chaotic cities treats you to moments of authentic simplicity, and enables you to connect with the most elementary life values. Come and join us!

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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

  The internet connection is very fast, we got Starlink!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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