Help at our eco-lodge and cacao farm in a chocolate-lovers paradise in Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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  Description

  Welcome to our finca Located between Santa Marta and Palomino, in the Sierra Nevada foothills, we're passionate about creating a sustainable eco-lodge, producing organic handmade chocolate, and sharing the magic of our cacao farm. Imagine waking up to Caribbean sea-views, immersing yourself in lush nature, and enjoying a bounty of local produce.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Lodging: Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and natural wonder of Colombia.
  Food: We provide food & free use of our kitchen/supplies. You must also be able/prepared to cook for yourself if/when others are busy.
  Language Skills: Practice your Spanish, French, and/or English!
  Culinary Paradise: Enjoy our 25-30 varieties of fruit and veg grown on our farmstead.
  Organic Practices: Learn traditional skills and techniques for harvesting cacao.
  Community: Meet like-minded people with a passion for adventure, nature and sustainability.

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  Aide

  We looking for motivated people to help us for 5hrs/day (5 days/week) in exchange for food and accommodation - for a minimum of 1 month stay.
  
  Areas of help we require:
  
  *PRIORITY* = Light construction/carpentry! We need people with carpentry/building experience. Our short-term focus is final touches to our new constructions, as well as building new furniture, using sustainable methods & materials.
  Agriculture: Help to nurture and harvest our fruit trees, fermentation & learn the art of manufacturing delicious chocolate.
  General: Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Finca & eco-lodge.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Practice English, French & Spanish (plus any extra languages other guests may bring!)
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  Hébergement

  Volunteers will stay in our brand-new staff dormitory. Separated from the main building for privacy, your dormitory bungalow overlooks the lush jungle of our farm, complete with breath-taking Carribean-sea views.
  
  Food will be provided. Often our highest praise goes to our French chef, Polo. Enjoy 3 of his tasty meals each day.

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  Autres infos...

  With your time off, feel free to visit:
  
  - National Park = Tayrona Park, the famously idyllic highlight of the region is just 20-30 minutes away by bus.
  - Beach = Palomino, the local surf spot and a favourite hang-out for tourists, is 20-30 mins in opposite direction (by bus).
  - Village = Buritaca is the closest village/town on the main road. Here you can pick up basic necessities, groceries, etc.
  - Excursions = Visit local beaches in the area. Hike the Lost City Trek to visit home of the ancient indigenous Tayrona peoples. Float down Rio Buritaca on a tubing experience.
  - Party = There are plenty of places locally, hosting parties on various nights of the week.
  - City = Santa Marta, the historic coastal city and travel hub. 1-2hrs by road. Pick up larger supplies, visit markets etc.
  
  Alternatively, you are welcome to stay on the Finca! Enjoy your time swinging in a hammock, reading a book, indulging in the finest chocolate & drinking the freshest, hand-picked fruit juice!
  
  All distances/times shown, are to our 'Main Road' access: from there, a 20 minute walk up to the Finca. Transport can be arranged, at an extra cost.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We of course welcome digital nomads, but cannot provide a guarantee of internet speed or stability.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  We already have 2x cats and 1x small dog. We accept all other animals, as long as they will not inconvenience other guests, staff or animals.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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