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We live in a horse ranch, which is located about 10 km from the city center of Mendoza, in the countryside, at the foothills of the Andes. Mendoza is the centre of the largest wine region in Argentina. It welcomes tourists all year long and offers plenty of activities and touristic attractions.
Our team loves working with horses in the Argentinian tradition. We offer to the (local & international) tourists horse rides, that end with the typical local barbecues (asados).
We have about 35 horses, but also dogs, rabbits and chickens.
Javier (41 years old, Argentinian) has grown up in this countryside and has worked for the past 18 years offering horse rides. Caroline (39 years old, Belgian) has helped him in his project for the past 10 years. They both speak Spanish, English and French. They have a 7 year old girl, Emilia, and a 4 year old boy, Diego.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
• Discover the countryside lifestyle and care to the animals
• Cultural and linguistic exchange (we speak Spanish, English and French)Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
• Help in the daily tasks of the ranch: maintaining it clean
• Help with the animals: feeding, clean the paddocks, repair fences, etc.
• Help with the touristic activities: clean and saddle the horses, receiving the tourists, prepare some meals and drinks, washing dishes
• From time to time, we ask a little help taking care of our kids
We are looking for dynamic and proactive people!
We work with volunteers for periods of 2 weeks (not less, not more).
Please don't contact us too much time in advance! We only book 1 month in advance maximum!Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
• All food and drinks included (except alcohol) during the whole stay
• Bed in a two-people dorm
• Shared bathroom
• We like to run the house as if we were all a big family, and not a hotel: preparing the meals and maintaining the hygiene in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms is a shared reponsibility
• Access to swimming pool (in summer)What else ...
• Is there electricity? Yes, through solar panels (limited use).
• How is life in the ranch? Preparing the meals and maintaining the hygiene in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms is a shared reponsibility.
• Is there public transportation? We are 3 km away from the closest village and bus stop (the trip to the city centre takes about 20 minutes); from time to time, and when you anticipate it, we can drop you at the bus stop if needed. You can also order a taxi (about 5 dollars to the city center).
• What do I have to bring? Take comfortable clothes and shoes.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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5d/week.
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Nous avons passés un super séjour ! Caroline et Javier nous ont permis de découvrir ce qu'est la vie dans un ranch, dans la bonne humeur et la rigolade. Ils sont très accueillants et chaleureux,… read more
Son personas educadas, amables, tranquilas, respetuosas, interesantes y discretas. Convivir con ellos fue fácil y encantador.
Saben escuchar y comprender instrucciones y realizar tareas de manera independiente y responsable, nunca hizo falta recordarles nada. Pueden realizar todos tipos… read more
Le travail dans la ferme avec les nombreux animaux était ce que l'on recherché et nous n'avons pas était déçu des taches riches et variées. De plus, nous avons apprécié aider de nombreuses personnes sur l'exploitation. (Le frère, le papi, Ricardo, Ramiro... en plus de Ravi et Caro)… read more
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Nous avons passés un super séjour ! Caroline et Javier nous ont permis de découvrir ce qu'est la vie dans un ranch, dans la bonne humeur et la rigolade. Ils sont très accueillants et chaleureux,… read more
Son personas educadas, amables, tranquilas, respetuosas, interesantes y discretas. Convivir con ellos fue fácil y encantador.
Saben escuchar y comprender instrucciones y realizar tareas de manera independiente y responsable, nunca hizo falta recordarles nada. Pueden realizar todos tipos… read more
Le travail dans la ferme avec les nombreux animaux était ce que l'on recherché et nous n'avons pas était déçu des taches riches et variées. De plus, nous avons apprécié aider de nombreuses personnes sur l'exploitation. (Le frère, le papi, Ricardo, Ramiro... en plus de Ravi et Caro)… read more
The family were so lovely and really welcomed you into their family and lives, very generous and accommodating… read more
You do every day… read more
Te deseo lo mejor para tu familia!
Un abrazo… read more
Había una camara para… read more
My time at the ranch was amazing and I really felt a part of the family.
The work was really nice, taking care of all the animals, helping with the tourist, play with Emilia!
Caroline and Javier are really friendly and we had a lot of good… read more
Muchas gracias por todo chicos, vamos a recordar esta experiencia !
Estelle y… read more
Proactive, smart, independant in her work, helping with all tasks we asked her to do, and many more!
Plus, she is a really nice person to share your home and a part of your life with :-) Highly recommended!