Help at a hostel near Santa Marta, Colombia

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Our hostal is located 1h30 from Santa Marta and 30min from Tayrona Park , or 30 min from palomino guajira. betwen the sea and river. The BURITACA river passes So close where you can bathe and relax.
Come and be part of our volunteers to discover and help preserve this magical place.

Nuestro hostal está situado a 1h30 de Santa marta y 30 del Parque Tayrona entre la sierra y el mar de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Cerca del hostal pasa el río BURITACA donde se puede bañar y relajar,
Ven a ser parte de nuestros voluntarios para descubrir y ayudar a preservar este mágico lugar.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for people really interested in our project, and who love nature and plants. And also people who like to share y know new people to have good and nice experiences.
Care of the reserve: help with planting, watering, pruning, garden the plants of the hostel.
Maintenance trails.
Help in Hotel : Cleaning and beautification of the place help whit the artisanal products like (coffee, cacao, and coconut oil, etc)

Buscamos personas que estén realmente interesados en nuestro proyecto, amantes de la naturaleza, plantas y ademas que les guste compartir y conocer gente nueva para tener nuevas y agradables experiencias.
Cuidado del hostal:
Conservación de plantas y jardines
Mantenimiento de los senderos realización de productos artesanales, (cacao, aceite de coco, pan, café, etc)

Ayuda en el hotel:
Limpieza y embellecimiento del lugar.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
This 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
We have beds in dorms, hammocks or camping
What else ...
Volunteers have the opportunity to learn about alternative tourism, and homemade artisanal products. It is a place of exchange of knowledge and a lot of energy. .
The Reserve can be reached by bus from
Palomino, santamarta, o tayrona park.
It is very important to have BASIC SPANISH understandind because the tasks in the reserve are going to be guided by a guy that does not speak to much english.

We dont have any plantación. we must to buy our food on santa marta. for that reason the volunter must to pay 5 usd per day, this monery pay tree basic food.

Los voluntarios tienen la oportunidad de aprender sobre:
Turismo alternativo, y fabricación de productos artesanales.
ademas el rio buritaca es un lugar delicioso donde se puede relajar.

cerca del pueblo de buritaca se encuetra palomino, y el parque tayrona
No contamos con plantaciones de alimento,nuestra comida debemos comprarla en santa. Por esta razón los voluntarios aportan con 5 dólares diarios . este dinero cubre tres comidas básicas diarias.
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
This host charges a fee
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Why does workaway.info allow listings of hosts who charge money?
In developing countries (Where most hosts are involved in charity work or community development) some of our hosts may ask for a small donation to help the host family or charity (often less then 5 dollars per day) Workaway will allow this listing when the donation goes directly to the family or charity and is just to cover the cost of the volunteer‘s stay. (This will be clearly marked on the host listing).
We will strictly not allow listings posted by agents, “middle men” or projects who we feel are looking to profit from a volunteers stay.

US$5 per day

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Feedback left by and about host (23)

16/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Martin & Lisa) for host

We had such a lovely experience staying with Orlando, Maria, Matí and Pluto for two weeks, where we immediately felt part of the family. We would start the day early by having a big breakfast together, work, lunch together, then have the rest of the day off to enjoy beautiful Buritaca, where the river and beach was only a 10min walk away. We… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ines & Julia) for host

Muchas gracias orlando para todos.
Yo aprendi muchos cosas differentes. Como preparas leche y aceite de coco, como trabajas con cacao y como vives en una manera feliz!
Me disfrute el tiempo mucho.
Graciaas :)

(Excellent )

03/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmin)

Gracias jazmín por tu gran trabajo y colaboración, nos encanto compartir contigo. Muy entregada al trabajo. Siempre en buena onda para compartir.
Excelente!!!

(Excellent )

24/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host

Orlando accepted me for an exchange Last Minute and I'm really happy that I have found his place. Orlando has a great life attitude and I enjoyed feeling the positiv energy at his place. Besides that he always tried to teach some new spanish words to me and invited me to a BBQ with his relatives / friends. :) The tasks were easy (chopping mangos,… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Eden) for host

[Spanish]
La verdadera experiencia workaway: inmersión en la familia, la cultura y las actividades diarias de la gente que habita el lugar. Orlando, María y Matías fueron mi familia durante una semana. Un lugar donde relajarse y, sin duda, aprender otra forma de vida. Muchísimas gracias por todo :)

[English]
The true workaway experience.… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Hebe) for host

I really enjoyed my time here, and would recommend to others seeking a chilled but rewarding workaway experience. I stayed just over a week, learnt how to process cacao, coffee, and make arepas (+ other great colombian food). Work is laid back and varied- food prep, working with cacao/coffee, clearing plastic from local areas and more. Orlando and… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Antonin & Maelle) for host

I stayed only one week but i wished it was more ¡ He welcomed me and my girlfriend like family, and we got to learn lots of things in his place.
The area is beautiful and the work is nice and Orlando never pushes you to work hard if you don´t want to.

Thanks a lot for welcoming us ¡

(Excellent )

21/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

Muchas gracias Orlando y su esposa! Tuve un tiempo genial por acá y aprendí mucho: Preparar aceite de coco o partes del procedimiento para el cacao o el café! Además, el ambiente es genial y te sientes en un pequenho suenho: Gente (hasta los amigos de la familia) amable, comida deliciosa y sana y paisajes espectaculares!!! Vale totalmente la pena… read more

(Excellent )

13/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lydia & Maryse) for host

Notre workaway chez Orlando à été notre première expérience de Workaway et elle a été la meilleure. Nous avons passé une semaine chez Orlando et sa famille et ce fut très enrichissant. Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses : transformation du cacao, transformation du café mais aussi nous avons cuisiné des produits locaux et ce fut un délice !… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mayra & José Eduardo) for host

Nuestra experiencia con Orlando y su familia (María, su hijo Mati y su perro Pluto) fue maravillosa. Nos encontramos con personas muy abiertas a compartir todo y a recibirnos con mucha naturalidad. Nos sentimos como en casa. Aprendimos a trabajar con el cacao (el mejor aroma del mundo!!), con el coco, y muchas comidas de la zona. Disfrutamos mucho… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jérôme & Julie) for host

Fuimos una semana con Orlando y su familia en buritaca y fue una muy buena semana. Todos son muy sympaticos, aprendimos a abrir los cocos y a preparar aceite de coco. Muchas gracias por este muy bueno tiempo Orlando !

(Excellent )

05/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ahïmsa & Clara) for host

Orlando, María y Matias son una familia increíble!! Estuvimos suuuper a gusto en este lugar, la energía allí es mágica al igual que las personas que lo habitan :) Aprendimos muchas cosas y nos encantó conocerles a ellos y a las personas hermosas que les rodean (Diego!) Estuvimos poco tiempo con ellos... así que sin duda nos quedamos con ganas de… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Matilda & Idris ) for host

We stayed at Orlandos for 2 weeks and had a fantastic time. Orlando speaks good English but still gave us a lot of help with our Spanish. His family were all really welcoming and Pluto the dog was a joy. The best part for us was the food, very large banquet style meals which were different and delescious every day. The work was casual and fun with… read more

(Excellent )

28/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Massiamy) for host

Lina and I stayed at Orlandos place for 3 weeks and it was truly wonderful ! He and his family are great, warm and the most welcoming people we've met during our trip. We felt at home and it was very hard to leave. The working hours weren't too stressful and the food was delicious . ( a lot of great homemade things yummy ). there was enough free… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Céline & Fanny ) for host

we had a wonderfull stay at Orlando's home and guesthouse. Orlando speaks really good french and that made it easier to learn a little more spanish. His home is open to everyone and the fact that friends and family came over for the holidays we never got bored. we get up early to work a little bit ( maimtainance of the house, gardening, watering… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (emanula & martin ) for host

Quisiéramos decir tantas cosas sobre este voluntariado. Pero va a ser imposible poder ponerlas todas. Quizás podríamos resumir en que fue una experiencia transformadora y rica en experiencias con las personas y con el ambiente. Lo mejor del voluntariado? Conocer a las hermosas personas que nos recibieron: Orlando, María y el pequeño Matías; que… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Cleopatra & Benjamin) for host

Carlos and his family are very generous and loving. It's a laid back atmosphere.
The river and sea are at walking distance and a great place to relax in the sun after work.
For us the work was interesting for only a few days, so we didn't stay that long.

(Good )

19/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Malte) for host

It was a great time staying with Orlando and his son Mateo and his lovely wife Maria! We stayed for a week and it was one of the highlights of our travel!
We learned how to roast and grinde coffe beans and how to process cacao. Other than that we learned a lot about the Columbian life in general and could practice our spanish.
The Village where… read more

(Excellent )

14/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Eamon) for host

I spent a wonderful week with Orlando and the family who were incredibly welcoming relaxed in every way. I really enjoyed the pace of life and the beautiful location in which i found myself which was simple but never boring. Orlando was also very helpful with my Spanish and always made sure I was well fed with fantastic local food. Thanks so much… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (François) for host

What a good week with Orlando and his family helping around and enjoying the life without stress in this beautiful place. Cleaning around, opening coconuts and helping like a member of the family. Thanks for you hospitality & suerte!

(Excellent )

07/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ignacio) for host

Orlando, María y su hijo Mati son una familia sumamente agradable para conocer y para realizar un voluntariado. Orlando es una persona muy alegre y considerado por el cuidado de la naturaleza. María, además de ello, es una increíble cocinera, por lo cual siempre disfrutamos y compartimos alimentos con mucho sabor. Además ambos elaboran café,… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Missy & Erin)

los voluntarios perfectos! siempre a disposicion, buenos trabajadores, y sobretodo una alegria constante por aprender!!! los queremos mucho chicos buen viaje!!!

(Excellent )

03/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Missy & Erin) for host

We planned to stay for a week and ended up staying for a month! Orlando, Maria, Carlos, and little Mati are amazing. We felt like a part of the family during our time in Buritaca (and were very sad to leave). We learned a lot about making coffee, chocolate, and different plants. Our Spanish also improved a ton thanks to their patience. (Orlando… read more

(Excellent )

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