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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
17 Mar 2020
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Description
We are a Finnish-Chilean family with two little boys living in Valparaíso, Chile. In our beautiful farm we run a hostel and organize horseback riding tours. We also have chicken, goose, cats and dogs living with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpHelp around the houseAnimal CareHospitality/TourismUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In our Chilean ranch the volunteers have an opportunity to live a real cowboy experience. Volunteering with us you can also go riding in the mountains, work in a multicultural environment and share with tourists from all over the world.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Since we run a hospitality business and work with tourists, it is necessary that our volunteers are flexible, open-minded and positive. Most of the responsibilities consist of riding and other duties with horses, so we can only take volunteers who are experienced riders.
As we are running a hostel and horseback riding tours. The volunteer will need to help light household duties, organizing and having fun with tourist. Mainly help we need is with horses and animals. Feeding, taking care and riding horses. No food or drink serving.
We eat all the same home cooked food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Finnish: FluentAccommodation
We provide a bed in a shared room. Maximum people in the same room is 4 persons.
What else ...
There are good bus and metro connections to move around, from the nearest town. Long term volunteers have most of the time access to use the car to get there. Or by Uber or we drive you. You should definitely visit the capital city, Santiago, that is only two hours away. Closeby beach towns Viña del Mar and Valparaíso are famous for their restaurants and nightlife. In our ranch we have a pool and barbecue area. Volunteers have an opportunity to go trekking, riding and visit rodeos around the ranch.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
I spent a week on the ranch and I cannot say I loved it too much. First, there's a lot of work to do and you barely get any free time. And if you do, there's nowhere to go, not a cafe, shop or anything of the kind within 7 km radius. Second, there's not enough food provided, only veggies and on rare occasions a bit of meat,… read more
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I spent a week on the ranch and I cannot say I loved it too much. First, there's a lot of work to do and you barely get any free time. And if you do, there's nowhere to go, not a cafe, shop or anything of the kind within 7 km radius. Second, there's not enough food provided, only veggies and on rare occasions a bit of meat,… read more