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We are located in Lonquimay, Araucanía region, an area of Northern Patagonia in Chile and a neighbor of Argentina. The Reserve is a project for the conservation and enhancement of the geological, natural and cultural heritage of the area. It has facilities for visitors, numerous trails and georutes, highlighting in them some important geosites that are within the Kutralkura Geopark (UNESCO) the activities of the reserve footprints are adapted to the seasons, since we are in a mountain area. Patagonian and high Andean, where the seasons set the conditions. Thus, in summer we do trekking, explorations, horseback riding, among others, then in autumn we add photographic zafarís, scientific visits, among others. in winter everything is snow, snow sports; randonee, ski, backcountry among others. the reserve has a great refuge to accommodate up to 21 people, also some domes, camping sites. We have a huge garden where we grow our food every day we do not always have internet, but we do have many books and many places, but we have places with better signals for the stay of our volunteers we have a tinyhouse, fully equipped, very beautiful and next to the river the I am the owners of the House (Carlos) and my daughter Nagore. I am an anthropologist, raised in the mountains, traveler by trade, connoisseur of American cultures, reader, lover of nature
se encuentra en Lonquimay, región de la Araucanía, zona de la Patagonia Norte de Chile y vecina de la Argentina. La Reserva es un proyecto de conservación y de puesta en valor del patrimonio geológico, natural y cultural de la zona. posee instalaciones para visitantes, numerosos senderos y georutas, destacándose en ellos algunoa geositios de importancia que estan dentro del Geoparque Kutralkura (UNESCO)
las avctividades de la reserva se adecuan a las estaciones, pues estamos en una zona de montaña. patagónica y alto andina, donde las estaciones ponen las condiciones. así, en verano realizamos trekking, exploraciones, cabalgatas, entre otros, luego en otoño agregamos zafarís fotográficos, visitas científicas, entre otros. en invierno todo es nieve, deportes de nieve; randonee, esqui, backcountry entre otros.
la reserva tiene un gran refugio donde alojar hasta 21 personas, tambien algunos domos, sitios de camping.
tenemos una enorme huerta donde día a dia cultivamos nuestros alimentos
no tenemos siempre internet, pero si muchos libros y muchos lugares, pero tenemos lugares con mejor señal
para la estadia de nuestros voluntarios tenemos una tinyhouse, totalmente equipada, muy bonita y junto al rio
los dueños de Casa soy yo ( Carlos) y mi hija Nagore. yo soy antropólogo, criado en la montaña, viajero de oficio, conocedor de las culturas americanas, lector, amante de la naturaleza
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about the mountain culture and Patagonia, the local language, horse management, botany and geology, you will be able to know and live in a huge natural reserve, next to nature.
aprenderas sobre la cultura de montaña y patagonia, el idioma local, manejo de caballos, botánica y geología
podras conocer y vivir en una enorme reserva natural, junto a la naturaleza
Help
support in the care of visitors to the refuge and the domes of the reserve
maintenance of trails in the reserve
care of farm animals (horses, dogs, chickens, others) general maintenance activities of the reserve
apoyar en la atención de visitantes del refugio y de los domos de la reserva
mantención de senderos de la reserva
cuidado de animales de la granja ( Caballos, perros, gallinas, otros)
actividades de mantención general de la reserva
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
nos interesa mejorar nuestro ingles y enseñar el español a nuestros voluntarios
Accommodation
we have a tinyhouse for two people, fully equipped for your stay. with two independent bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, terrace, located next to the river
tenemos una tinyhouse para dos personas, totalmente equipada para su estadia. con dos baños independientes, cocina, lavanderia, terraza, ubicada junto al rio
What else ...
We are inside a great natural reserve, surrounded by mountains and lakes, parks and places, so the stay can be a wonderful experience to discover and live nature. We are close to everything, so you can visit many places even by bicycle!
estamos dentro de una gran reserva natural, rodeado de montañas y lagos, parques y parajes, por lo que la estadia puede ser una experiencia maravillosa para descubir y vivir la naturaleza. estamos cerca de todo, asi que puedes visitar numerosos lugares hasta en bicicleta !!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
tenemos suficiente espacio para albergar
Can possibly accept pets
somos una granja !!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
15 hours/week- no food, 25 hours/week- food
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Location: it is a beautiful refugio, close to the nature, far from the city. It is one of the most beautiful place we 've ever been!!
Accommodation: We lived in refugio, some nights we spent in domo. The… read more
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Location: it is a beautiful refugio, close to the nature, far from the city. It is one of the most beautiful place we 've ever been!!
Accommodation: We lived in refugio, some nights we spent in domo. The… read more
Muy recomendable para recibirlas 😉
Nos hemos quedado en el refugio, que es un lugar muy agradable para vivir donde cada uno puede sentirse a casa y compartir momentos con Carlos, su hija (los fines de semana), y tambien visitantes.
Hemos ayudado Carlos con la construcción de un domo y a… read more
Really they are very good voluntars, always with a good actitud and taking always the rules of the House, meeting with the team. They are the BEST experience for us !! We LOVE Melissa and Tony and miss them !!
Carlos has two super loving dogs, a crazy goat and chickens. Anyone who likes to grow vegetables in the garden can let… read more
