Come and experience indigenous culture and help at our beautiful camping glamping in the mountains of Silvia, Colombia

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ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

We are a family from Cali living in the beautiful town of Silvia in the department of Cauca, Colombia.
Silvia is one of the last small places in colombia were you can still meet real indigienous and their culture .

We own a place for culture exchange and camping and glamping made with a lot of love which we like to share with travelers from all over the world.
There is also a river on our land,a dog and two horses.

We are interested in responsible, ecological tourism that respects the indigenous communities with whom we live. Silvia is located in the mountains east of the road connecting Cali and Popayan. It is a beautiful area with many trails for hiking in the mountains and a strong connections with the local culture of the indigenous Guambiano people. Also you can rent horses and make some nice tours in the nature around.

We invite travelers from all over the world to join us in creating a peaceful place to enjoy the nature and share in cultural and language exchange.

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Somos una familia que vive en el hermoso municipio de Silvia en el departamento de Cauca, Colombia. Somos propietarios de un sitio para acampar y hacer glamping, que nos gusta compartir con viajeros de todo el mundo. Nos interesa el turismo responsable y ecológico que respete a las comunidades indígenas con las que vivimos. Silvia está ubicada en las montañas al este de la carretera que une Cali y Popayán. Es una zona hermosa con muchos senderos para caminatas y mantiene fuertes conexiones con la cultura local de los indígenas Guambianos.

Invitamos a los viajeros de todo el mundo a unirse a nosotros para crear un lugar tranquilo para disfrutar de la naturaleza y compartir el intercambio cultural y de idiomas.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

The volunteers will be able to live with a Colombian family from Cali, get to know the local indigenous community, practice their Spanish, create and exchange and explore the beautiful nature.

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Los voluntarios van a poder conocer las comunidades indígenas que viven al rededor y ser parte de una familia Colombiana. Pueden practicar su español y explorar la bella naturaleza. Hay muchas caminatas.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

You can help in a variety of ways, including gardening, art projects, small construction projects, and language classes for our two children that are homeschooled,if you sant. You can also help us to attend and operate the campsite and interacting with guests. We want to make assignments based on the skills of the volunteer,so that you feel free to realize your ideas alwell.

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Puede ayudar en una variedad de formas, incluyendo jardinería, proyectos de arte, pequeños proyectos de construcción y clases de idiomas para nuestros dos hijos que reciben clases en casa. También puede ayudarnos a asistir y operar el camping e interactuar con los huéspedes. Queremos hacer asignaciones basadas en las habilidades del voluntario.
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

You can stay in one of the tents or in a Glamping.
We offer you breakfast and lunch.
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Puede quedarse en una de las tiendas de campaña o en un Glamping.
Te brindamos el desayuno y el almuerzo.
What else ...
ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL

Tuesday is a very exciting day to visit the local indigenous market when people from surrounding towns come to Silvia to sell their goods.

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El martes es un día muy emocionante para visitar el mercado indígena local. Es cuando las personas de los pueblos de alrededor vienen a Silvia a vender sus productos.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

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11/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Stephanie) for host

Muchissimas gracias Mathias, Majo, Yoa y Theo! Nos enamoramos de su familia, son simplemente magníficos! Nos sentimos como en casa. Gracias por tomarnos en consideración en todas las decisiones durante nuestra estadía, gracias por estos momentos de compartir y reír! Hasta muy pronto ! Nuestra puerta está abierta! Steph y Pablo

(Excellent )

11/04/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Stephanie)

Son personas amables, cálidas, y especiales, su alegría y su amistad es infinita. Colaboradores, respetuosos, brillantes, son unas se las mejores experiencias que hemos tenido.
De verdad estamos muy felices de conocerles. Se llevaron una parte de nuestro corazón. Ahora tenemos una familia en Bélgica. Gracias!!!

(Excellent )

24/03/2022

Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host

Pasé un tiempo increíble en el maravilloso lugar de Theo, Joanna, Maria y Mati! He aprendido mucho sobre la cultura colombiana y sus costumbres. Escuchamos música, contamos lindas historias y compartimos experiencias, pero sobre todo, nos reímos mucho juntos! (Algunos momentos tratamos de hablar y practicar un poco de inglés también jaja)

Fue… read more

(Excellent )

13/03/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)

Tenemos la suerte de encontrar a Sam, es un buen ser humano, excelente persona, colaborador incansable, gentil, amable y respetuoso.
Para nosotros es un lindo intercambio que nos permite conocer culturas y vivir nuevas experiencias.
Muy felices de conocer a Sam y esperamos que pueda regresar algún día.

(Excellent )

25/01/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Erin)

Erin fue una linda experiencia para nosotros, su incansable energía al igual que su alegria llenaron nuestra casa con buenas energías.
Su ayuda fue importante para nosotros pero más que su ayuda, contar con su amistad es quizás lo más valioso.

(Excellent )

28/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Erin) for host

If you’re looking for an enriched, isolated, authentic cultural experience away from any other international tourists this is the Workaway for you!

What an incredible 4 weeks….I have learned so much from Mati, María José, Yohanna, and Theo. This is a tranquil restaurant and glamping in the small, safe, and quiet town of Silvia. I lived in one of… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Olaf) for host

This was my third workaway in Colombia and by far my most lovable and memorable experience. I stayed with Theo and his family for five weeks. The work was mostly helping out in the restaurant during the weekends. Besides that, I was also during some construction, painting and house sitting occasionally. Way more then fair working hours!

They are… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (STEPHANIE & OLIVIER) for host

Nous sommes une famille française en voyage autour du monde: Stéphanie et Olivier avec nos 2 filles Clara 10 ans et Mila 8 ans. Nous avons été accueillis les bras ouverts par Theo, Yohana, Maria José et Matias et ces 2 semaines resteront un moment gravé dans notre mémoire pour toujours! Nous n'oublierons jamais leur gentillesse, leur chaleur, leur… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Nelly) for host

The first and undoubtable fact about the the place is that it's extremelly hard to leave this place! One week of volunteering will easily turn into two, three, and, finally, into FIVE unforgettable weeks, as it happened to me. Honestelly, I could easily stay here forever....
Dear Theo, Joanna, Maria and Matias! I can't put in words how much… read more gratefull I am for this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Your family is so beautiful, kind, friendy, open-minded and passionate about what you do. Thank you so much for recieving me as your own dauther and sharing magical moments of your life. I will never forget conversations we had, parties we danced, cha-cha-cha classes we made and jokes we laughed out loud about.
The city of Silvia is one of those little fairy-tail towns you would think were not exist anymore on our planet. Located high in the mountains, it is rich with breath-taking views and spetacular sites. It is a very cozy and magical place by the river with a glamping and a restaurant, full of fresh air and an endless nature. If you are looking for a quiet place to rest with your body and soul and get an authentic experience - don't think twice and come here.
While staying here you will get a perfect chance to get acquainted with the local indigenouse communities. I've learnt so much from Theo and people, living around. Don't miss the chance to feel like a real Nasa: ask Orlando to spend a day with his family in Pitayo, cooking a corn soup on fire, milking cows and visiting sacred shaman places.
Theo really understands the true meaning of the cultural exchange. I coudn't wish my tasks to be more pleasant: they were tailor-made for my skills and talants. Thus, I was giving dance classes for the guests and performing with Maria at the restaurant. The beautiful mural at the girl's bathroom is my job as well just as the entrance signs for the glamping's houses.
I want to tell a special thank you to Joana and Ana for the gastronomic part of my stay. Their food was just amazing! The fried platanos will stay in my heart forever, and the humburger was the best I've ever had in my life. Also, don't miss the chance to try smoked trout by chef Julian, who cooks at the restatant every weekend, making it the most delicious place in the city.
My dear Colombian family! I wish you a lot of luck and succes with what you do. I hope your travel dreams will come true, and I will have a chance to meet you again in France or somewhere else in the world. Thank you for everything. You made me a better person!

(Excellent )

28/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Nelly)

Un ser maravilloso!!!! Siempre alegre, siempre feliz, siempre dispuesta ayudar. Nelly se lleva un pedacito de nuestro corazón, estaremos felices de conocerle y esperamos que algún día pueda regresar. Es una bailarina espectacular

(Excellent )

17/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Mario) for host

By far the best workaway experience I have had travelling central/south america. Theo, Yohanna, Mayo, Mathi, Guaco and new addition Saya are a wonderful, welcoming family who, over 5 weeks accepted me as one of their own. I worked in the garden, heling out with building, cleaning and fixing the glamping accomodation as well as some online stuff.… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (David & Nicola) for host

We are a family of 3 from the UK travelling the Americas over a 7 month period, our workaway here with Theo and his family was 2 of the best weeks of the 7 months. The family are very welcoming and make you feel part of their family. We helped the children with their english and helped in the garden, we have 9 year old son who went along to… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marion & Fabien) for host

Estuvimos dos semanas con Theo Joana Mati y Maria José y lo hemos pasado muyyy bien. Estuvimos renovando cabañas del camping y hemos aprendido mucho. La familia es muy acogedora y le encanta compartir su cultura. Esta experiencia fue para nosotros buenisima y muy autentica. Muchas gracias otra vez por este tiempo que hemos compartido, lo hemos… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marion & Fabien)

Una pareja maravillosa, fueron muy generosos con su ayuda, personas muy lindas, fue muy especial poder compartir y disfrutar de su compañía.
Infinitas gracias...

(Excellent )

10/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host

This was the most amazing work away! The family is so incredibly welcoming, generous, hard working, kind and patient. The first week my main job was to teach the kids who are home schooled. Maria, (12) and Matías (8) are the most lovely kids who try their best and are super patient with my average Spanish! The following week I helped out on the… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maud) for host

100% RECOMENDABLE ¡Wuuuuhuuuu!
Súper hogar, familia y pueblo. Mathias, Majo, Yohana y Theo me recibieron con sus brazos abiertos. Desde el primer momento me sentí parte del equipo. Muy amables, muchas historias y experiencias por compartir, un gran intercambio cultural, reímos, aprendimos, exploramos mucho y comimos más que bueno.
Enseñé inglés… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mario & Laura)

Mario y Laura son una pareja muy especial, son seres humanos maravillosos que han venido a nuestra casa a contribuir con sus conocimientos y a ayuda.
Así que les recomiendo como personas y amigos, siempre tendrán una sonrisa en su rostro para tí.

(Excellent )

20/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mario & Laura) for host

We had a great time at Yohana and Theo's house! Their two kids Maria José and Mathias are so lovely and our main task was to home school them (in the subjects that we felt comfortable with). We also helped out in the camping a bit, doing some gardening or cleaning. We had our own room and got offered the best food! They also let us use their… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ki)

Ki
Es un chico muy amable, muy atento, respetuoso y con muy buena actitud.
Nos ayudó mucho con nuestro proyecto.
Le recomendamos como un excelente workaway.
Saludos

(Excellent )

30/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ki) for host

Una familia generoso y amables, y los recomendado 100% Siliva es un pueblo muy tranquilo y lindo, con cultura indígena, hay natureza y un rio cerca. Yo pasé navidad con la familia, y es un tiempo muy bonito. Mi trabajo es pintar murales, y tambien me gusts compartir tiempo con los niños y enseñar nuevos juegos de cartas y un pouco ingles :) Y yo… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ricardo & Juliana) for host

Nuestra estadía con Teo y su familia es una de las mas bonitas experiencias que tuvimos en nuestro viaje. Llegamos a Silvia, Colombia a por un voluntariado y nos encontramos con una familia que nos brindó todo su amor y generosidad. En cuanto al voluntariado en sí pudimos ayudar en diversas tareas, desde el mantenimiento del camping, cocinar,… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anja)

Tuvimos la grata experiencia de recibir a Anja y su esposo Andrea, los cuales nos ayudaron mucho con nuestro proyecto, son seres humanos maravillosos, llenos de alegría y una muy buena actitud.
Compartimos y la pasamos muy bien con ellos, son súper recomendados y esperamos seguir contando con su amistad.
Saludos y muchas gracias por su visita.

(Excellent )

28/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anja) for host

We had a great time with Theo and his family! They are very welcoming, generous and made us feel part of their family! They made sure, we not only work there, but also experience and see the beautiful area they live in and to learn about indigenous culture. Also the food was very good :) We can recommend this place 100%!! Thank you a lot- you are… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Facundo)

Laura y Facundo pasaron por nuestra casa y dejaron una gran huella, nos ayudaron en diferentes trabajos, siempre con una excelente actitud y una sonrisa en su rostro.
Son personas maravillosas y les recomendamos.
Saludos!!!!

(Excellent )

23/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)

Queremos expresar nuestro agradecimiento por la visita de Samuel, su ayuda fue muy importante para el proyecto que estamos creando. Pero más allá del aporte que nos hizo, estamos seguros que fue más valioso poder conocerle y disfrutar de su calidad como ser humano.
Infinitas gracias!!!
Saludos.

(Excellent )

20/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

Tuve la suerte de ser el primer voluntario de este maravilloso lugar. Esta familia es increíblemente amable y generosa. Estoy feliz de haber podido compartir estas 2 semanas en su empresa. El trabajo fue interesante y variado (ayuda con Booking, Air bnb, fotos, videos y construcciones). La comida es deliciosa! Theo es muy atento y constantemente… read more

(Excellent )

07/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Queralt & Marti) for host

Os recomendandos 100% pasar unos días o semanas con esta gran família!!!!! El lugar es lindísimo pero son más las personas que viven aquí quien te hacen sentir como en casa. Gracias Theo, joana, Mati y María José!!!!!! Mil abrazos.

(Excellent )

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