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Description
Hello! My name is Ivan. I have a project on 1.5 ha of land in the beautiful mountains of Teopisca, located 30 km from San Cristobal de las Casas in the Mexican state of Chiapas. We have one finished cabin where you can stay and also plenty of space for camping. We have a small organic garden that we can share food from when available, 2 cats, 1 small horse, 2 dogs. We also live in a community with other, interesting projects going on!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can enjoy beautiful nature and calmness away from the city, wake up with birds and sleep under the stars. I can teach you about local plants and bioconstruction, as well. During free time I can also teach you acroyoga, aereal dance ,trapice and slackline. you can walk in the forest or go to visit the local community of Teopisca and magic San Cristobal de las casas which is 1 hour away by pubic transport.
Projects involving children
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Help
I would like you to help me with the garden, construction of new cabin and bit of animal care. The help takes about 3 hours a day 5 days a week.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis 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.
Accommodation
Beautifully designed cabin with beds and a fireplace. We also have a camping area where you can set up your own tent or park a van, if you like. We also have a fully equipped kitchen that you may use when you'd like and we also tend to cook for everyone with either a gas stove or over a fire or in a clay oven. We will also cover the price of gas, water, and there are solar lights and a dry toilet.
What else ...
There is public transport to and from San Cristobal de Las Casas, which takes 1 hour and costs 35 pesos. You can walk in the mountains, visit local markets, and indigenous communities.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
only one
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Alimentamos a los animales, limpiamos la casa, regamos las plantas y ayudamos con el compost.
Iván es muy simpático y muy atento con todo el… read more
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Alimentamos a los animales, limpiamos la casa, regamos las plantas y ayudamos con el compost.
Iván es muy simpático y muy atento con todo el… read more
The house is rustic, but charming. There is no electricity (only solar panel to charge phones) and no running water but beautiful pine trees and super friendly people. You have the chance to cook with fire if you like, but… read more
