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Description
We are an artist residence in a Fish and acuatic plants farm by the river, located 21km away form Santa Marta very close to the Tairona Park. There are workshops for creatives and lots of nature to explore.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers can improve their spanish, meet new people (or sometimes can be just you), explore the the river and the area, work on their creative projects, sometimes is possible to learn screen printing and other crafts or be part of a creative workshop if there is any available. We are also in a very strategic places close to many natural attraction, going by foot or bus.
Help
(carpenter: making shelf and other furniture) The residence: If you are a person with design,painting and creativity skills for murals and decoration we have 2 workshops. let us know maybe we need you. If you have a page to show is your skills would be awesome. Other kind of tasks depending on the moment: gardening, computer, photography, carrying, cutting, cleaning. There is also a printing business, you can help with cutting patterns, cutting stickers, or dying fabric. We are located in a fish farm but there is no work in that area at the moment.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
The acomodation is in a room with bunk beds or a tent. You may be sharing with other people. If you bring a tent is also possible.
we can not provide meals at the moment, but we can help with rice and pasta
What else ...
PLEASE READ!!!! You need to have travel insurance. the house is a bit close to a main road, sometimes can be loud. We have internet at the moment but you can also buy a Sim card from Claro it's cheap and you have internet at anytime in the area. There are no atm in this area, bring enough money. Is better to buy the food in a supermarket in the city before you arrive, here you don't find a variety of products. If your main focus is a cultural exchange, depending of the season and situation, there can or can not be people to interact with, be aware that you may can be the only person living in your area. Right in front of the farm you can take a bus tha can bring you to Tairona park, Palomino, Hostels and other atractions. We have a river as a border, it's all yours!! Go explore an refresh. :) If you are a creativ person we have an art studio were you have the space to paint or build something and if you like bushcraft, the farm provide you the material you may need. Fishing in the river is also a good option to pass the time. You can eat from our fruits llike mango, coconut, starfruit... If you are coming from any big city it's better to buy your food there and bring it.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
the internet is shared with other people, if you work with heavy data then is not a good option, probably you will work in an open space outside the room so you may encounter mosquitos.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 286863845126
Feedback (21)
15 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Bailey )
good vibes and skilled. Bai helped with woodworking, she knows how to use the tools and machines. She had a flexible schedule so she could made some plans with travel friends. I recommend this woman, I hope she come back one day and stay longer, take care
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
Rainer is a legend, good value, kind, creative and attentive to anything you might need. I spent a week there and the schedule is very flexible which allowed me to easily do a number of different day trips, and the communication was great. The spot down on the river is a beauty, so peaceful and relaxing, could spend endless hours down there.… read more
4 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
Very happy with James and his results, he is skilled in woodworking. For long time I wanted someone that can build me a can crusher and he did it! The working hours were very flexible so he manage his schedule for half day trips. I recommend this man even if its just for a week is a totally win.
(Excellent
)
29 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Asia & Alessandra)
I was happy to have Asia and Jan helped me, they were in a good mood and pro active, their schedule was flexible but very responsible with their work. I really liked the results. I wish they have stayed longer but maybe another time. very recommended :)
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Asia & Alessandra) for host
We spent 10 days in December 24 at Rainer's place and the experience was very nice! Working hours are precise and fair, and tasks are diverse and pleasant. We could choose which kind of job to do and we created some shelves, we repaired some windows' mesh and we painted the inside of a house.
The place is surrounded by nature and the river is… read more
The place is surrounded by nature and the river is… read more
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15 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Bailey )
good vibes and skilled. Bai helped with woodworking, she knows how to use the tools and machines. She had a flexible schedule so she could made some plans with travel friends. I recommend this woman, I hope she come back one day and stay longer, take care
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
Rainer is a legend, good value, kind, creative and attentive to anything you might need. I spent a week there and the schedule is very flexible which allowed me to easily do a number of different day trips, and the communication was great. The spot down on the river is a beauty, so peaceful and relaxing, could spend endless hours down there.… read more
4 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
Very happy with James and his results, he is skilled in woodworking. For long time I wanted someone that can build me a can crusher and he did it! The working hours were very flexible so he manage his schedule for half day trips. I recommend this man even if its just for a week is a totally win.
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Asia & Alessandra)
I was happy to have Asia and Jan helped me, they were in a good mood and pro active, their schedule was flexible but very responsible with their work. I really liked the results. I wish they have stayed longer but maybe another time. very recommended :)
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Asia & Alessandra) for host
We spent 10 days in December 24 at Rainer's place and the experience was very nice! Working hours are precise and fair, and tasks are diverse and pleasant. We could choose which kind of job to do and we created some shelves, we repaired some windows' mesh and we painted the inside of a house.
The place is surrounded by nature and the river is… read more
The place is surrounded by nature and the river is… read more
13 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)
Louise is very talented person, she helped with some designs and book crafts, always with a friendly smiley, I wish she had stayed more time and see all the creative power she has. very recommended.
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mary & Izzi )
This girls are an amazing team, they stayed one week and I got a lot of help from them, with maintenance for the workshop, a mural for the workshop and they sew some cover for the machines. I wish they have stayed more time but Im very grateful, they are totally recommended. good luck in your travels
(Excellent)
22 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kamilla)
I feel very very lucky that Kamilla visited me, she stayed a month and helped a lot. Always with a good mood to work, punctual and efficient. I got help with cleaning, painting, cutting stickers, cutting fabric and more. Always leaving clean her living area, very responsible I hope she will find many cool places for volunteering, totally… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Constance & Óscar ) for host
Fue nuestro primero voluntario en Colombia y Rainer nos ha acogido super bien, fue realmente genial poder compartir una parte de nuestro viaje con el. Es un artista muy talentoso y es muy inspirador ver su trabajo, ver cómo el crea y gestiona su arte. En el trabajo, el nos a dejado mucho libertad y confianza. Pero más que nada, el nos a acogido en… read more
18 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Constance & Óscar )
Me siento afortunado y muy agradecido de haber tenido como voluntarios a Constance y Oscar. Son una bella pareja con buena vibra y muy positiva con ganas de ayudar. Oscar es talentoso en muchos oficios, desde el trabajo en madera y construccion. En el taller de madera se conoce bien con muchas herramientas y me pudo fabricar muchas cosas.… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex Andrei)
Alex has a lot of energy and a good attitude to work with efficiency. He worked in the farm and also in general maintenance and random tasks, he speaks many languages, that makes him very helpful for communications, very recommend.
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alex Andrei) for host
I spent here 2 weeks.
It's very cozy and enjoyable place with lot of activity to do (entrance of Tayrona Park is just 15min away).
I've worked at the fish farm in the morning 3 hours each day in the first week and in the second one I've done some maintenance jobs around the house.
Very positive vibes and experience, gracias Rainer!
It's very cozy and enjoyable place with lot of activity to do (entrance of Tayrona Park is just 15min away).
I've worked at the fish farm in the morning 3 hours each day in the first week and in the second one I've done some maintenance jobs around the house.
Very positive vibes and experience, gracias Rainer!
15 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (George)
I was nice to have George here, A Man with a lot of skills he help me with the design and construction of a folding table and it looks great. He is also a painter and used the house art studio to work on his paintings. Very friendly and enjoyable to talk with, he also can prepare good meals. I wish him a lovely and creative journey.
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (George) for host
I stayed here for 2 weeks, and it was a very enjoyable experience. The property is beautiful, with lots of space and interesting things to see, including a river to swim in. There is also a workshop and art studio which are both very well equipped and cool. Rainer is a kind, generous, and relaxed host who made my stay happy and comfortable. The… read more
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Robbie)
Robbie is the kind of talented volunteer you wish to have. he has a lot of handyman skills, ideal for making things like shelf, tables and other structures. We have a sewing machine he helped to make some curtains and also could use for his own creations. I like his passion for reptiles he found here a good place to feed his curiosity. Robbie is… read more
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alix) for host
Rainer es super creativo !! Quedarse en su hostal estaba una experiencia muyyyy chevere ! Hemos hecho serigrafía con el (que lo hace perfactemente con sus lindos dibujos !). El hecho de tener el río justo al fondo del jardín permite de quedarse en la naturaleza todo el tiempo. Tranquilo, creativo y natural. Lo recomiendo mucho !
Ps : hay huevos… read more
Ps : hay huevos… read more
3 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alix)
Alix y Malou son unos chicos creativos con mucha actitud para colaborar. Me ayudaron en tareas de mantenimiento y creatividad. Tienen talento para la ilustración y el diseño.También pudieron aprender un poco de serigrafía en nuestro taller. Están muy recomendados y les deseo más exitos
(Excellent)
27 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aguedarc)
Es una mujer fantástica. An amazing multi-talented woman she knows about sewing, carpentry and painting. She helped making pillow covers, frames for screen printing, and also made a beautiful mural. She was lucky to participate in a screen printing workshop we were doing, we had a good time learning. She is totally recommended. Have a beautiful… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (YI PING)
Thank you thank you thank you. We feel very grateful to the universe to bring Yi Ping to volunteer at the hostel. She made two mural and is good working with the sewing machine. For good results a good plan is important and that's what she do. At the end you see a good elaborated work. She had the opportunity to learn about batik and made some… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Raphael) for host
It was a pleasure to work with and for Rainer. He is a creative guy with lots of different projects going on. Thats also what you can expect: Doing diverse things at the Aquatic farm and Hostel. They habe a lot of animals and plants you can admire on there plot of land, next to a river where you can swim. A good place to calm down the soul. Would… read more
28 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael)
Raphael ist the kind of volunteer you will love to have, he is friendly, skillful, clean, communicative, and with a good working attitude. He helped with some art painting decoration and he's is very good for lettering, if you need a guy for letters, he is the man! Totally recomended. Thanks for your visit. We wish you new good experience.
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Henri & Axel)
Henri and Axel are a dynamic duo with good vibes for helping. They stayed here for a week taking some videos for the place with good equipment like an HD drone. Henri is very skilled filming and editing, and can do it in a short amount of time. If they write to you, get them! I'm very thankful that I had them here, and hope they continue with… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fabian) for host
So I stayed three days at Rainers place. And overall I have had definitely better experiences. I had to work 4 hours in exchange of a really bad accommodation. It was really loud from the street, dirty (or full of bugs) and uncomfortable. And all in all I thought this is just not fair, since there is no food included. It should be a fair exchange,… read more
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabian)
Fabián is a friendly guy that came to help me with some creative designs and cleaning,, I was happy when he arrives and see he liked the workshop. But after 3 days he just aborted because he didn't like the sleeping place and don't have money to buy food for cooking. I think he has to learn 2 things: 1. To communicate more: If there is something… read more
(Good)
7 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Candide)
Candide and Aurelia are 2 friendly french girls. They don't like to help brooming the floor and clean the leaves from the path a job that other volunteers have done with no problems. They aborted after 3 days. They didn't communicate to know what they didn't like so we can see what can we do, no, they just aborted. It was a sad surprise. I think… read more
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara)
El tiempo con Tamara fue bueno, es muy sociable y sonriente. Se toma su tiempo para algunos trabajos manuales que me hizo, pero con resultados muy buenos. Muy recomendada.
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron-Joao)
This guy is skillful, if he write you have get him haha. Aaron stayed for more than a week helping with woodworking, making a door, lockers, a loft and many other stuff. He is clean and trustful. Totally recomended
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aylin)
Aylin has a very friendly smile, she stayed for a week work good and efficient with all the day tasks, she also helped me to improve the Facebook page. I recomend her, good luck!
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (FEGHOUL)
Friendly girl. She has a lot of Energy and take work very serious. She helped me with cleaning polishing and gardening. Very recommended and I hope she find good workaway experience bye. take care!
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (FEGHOUL) for host
Peaceful and amazing place!
Rainer is an excellent tourist guide ready to welcome volunteers with open arms!
thank you
Rainer is an excellent tourist guide ready to welcome volunteers with open arms!
thank you
4 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host
I had a great time at Reiner's fish farm, working as a handy man of sorts in the mornings and enjoying the beautiful area in the afternoons and on free days. Reiner is a creative guy and he has a big vision for the farm, to create a sort of artist residence. I was very impressed with the resources available to get jobs done: there is a workshop… read more
18 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcel)
Marcel is the kind of volunteer that you want him to stay almost forever. It was happy to see him from the first day very motivated. He helped with me in many forniture projects. He has some knowledge designing first in computer and then make it happen. I also teach him how to use the chainsaw with very good results. In their free time he like to… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Margarida & Ben)
This lovely couple, came in a month where I was many times away, but we manage to find a date for working and it was perfect. It's was their first workaway and they made it really good, all the tasks were well done and the left the building clean an shinning, I totally recomend them. Have a nice journey!
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Margarida & Ben) for host
We had a great time visiting and Rainer was really nice and helpful. He speaks perfect English if you are not fluent in Spanish. The new hostel is really clean and pretty and there is a lot to do nearby (Palomino, Costeño, and more). There are facilities for working on projects and art if you want too.
27 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rayssa) for host
I had a really wonderful stay at la Katia and it was exactly what I needed at that time. Rainer is a really amazing and caring host who is motivated to learn, teach and share. The farm itself is located in the middle of beautiful nature and there are so many amazing things to explore around the area. The work on the farm was really simple and… read more
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rayssa)
Good volunteer, always with a positive vibration, you can have good conversations about many topics, she helped me with some gardening and chair painting,ñ an other stuff, she likes to work on computer helping with some basic stuff and organisation. She loves internet connection. I recommend her, wish you good adventures.
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrianne)
Adrianne is a sweet, a bit shy and not so talkative person, stayed for a bit more than a week, she helped painting some decorations patterns with good results and the privilege of a flexible schedule. The only recommendation is to be more careful with the drippings in critical places, I wish her a nice painting future.
(Very good)
9 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tereza & Jan)
Good volunteers, very recomended easygoing couple, they stayed more time than planned with no problems, the tasks were all well done even if they are not so familiar with the tropics. Hope they have more adventures and learnings.
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tereza & Jan) for host
We are very grateful for the opportunity to spend a beautiful four weeks in this exciting place! Rainer and all the people on the farm are very friendly, it was fun! The nature around is beautiful and there's still something to discover.
Thank you a wish you all the best!
Thank you a wish you all the best!
28 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ki)
Ki came here to do some artistic work and gardening. He painted a wall, a shelf and chairs with good results, as an artist got the freedom for the schedule, so he can plan the trips around. Totally recommended this friendly person. Take care and have a nice trip.
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ki) for host
I stayed for about 2 weeks helping out at La Katia, and it was a really good experience. La Katia is located in a really beautiful place, close to Tayrona and many other natural wonders, and I had a great time exploring rivers and going on long hikes in the jungle. I also greatly enjoyed the fresh fruit trees, like the mangoes and starfruit I… read more
18 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
I stayed working with rainer 3 weeks. He is a very nice guy, helpful, creative and good person. The location is very beautiful and nearby dreamlike places. Thank you for letting me stay for such a good time of my tryp
18 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Victoria helped a lot with cleaning, polishing, painting, organizing. She has a good sense of humor and talkative. We hang out in the free time , visiting nice places in the area. Good luck in your adventures.
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica has a lot of energy and a good working attitude, she stayed for two weeks and helped us during the renovation of the house and the hostel, she is good painting the walls and is very efficient.
We had good fun together. Hope you continue with nice trips.
We had good fun together. Hope you continue with nice trips.
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Donald & Camille)
This friendly couple, a day shorter than programmed but was good enough to made all the task that I needed at that moment, good workers and left everything clean. Thanks for the help.
(Very good)
10 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
In a moment that I needed a person like her, she appears. She has experience working in art schools so she helped me organizing the art studio with a very efficient method. Emma is a talented painter, she painted the kitchen right with the design that I wanted. You can feel all the joy she put in to her art work.
I very recomend her. Wish her a… read more
I very recomend her. Wish her a… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clémentine & Dee)
Dee and Clementine are a beautiful couple with a positive working energy. They stayed more than a week helping us. I'm very grateful how they kept they living area very clean. Dee is a professional photographer I totally recomend him. Hope there's coming more volunteers like them. Take care.
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Clémentine & Dee) for host
Rainer is a very careful person for volunteers. He is thoughtful, he welcomed us very well from the first day we arrived at La Katia.
The location of the finca is perfect for people who want to go to Tayrona as it is between Santa Marta and the entrance of the park. The work is different from what we have done before, challenging but also… read more
The location of the finca is perfect for people who want to go to Tayrona as it is between Santa Marta and the entrance of the park. The work is different from what we have done before, challenging but also… read more
6 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas)
this guy is a hero! he is the kind of guy with multi skills. Lukas heped us building furniture he build 2 sets of lockers one table and a door for the hostel. Even that we dont have all the proper tools he manage to made every good and efficient, I had fun with working with him and learned a lot. thank you! till the next time!!
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
The time i spend in La Katia was really great. Rainer, his family and employees are super nice and friendly. The location is close to Tayrona, so its perfect for hikes in the days of or even after work. The accomodation in the guest house is pretty good. I had a lot fun working there with the other volunteers. Can absolutely reccomend this place!
4 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea & Claudia)
Having Claudia and Lea at the farm is one of the best workaway experience I had. They are very easy going, they speak many language s, and always motivated to work in many fields, always showing respect an love to the nature. They worked in things like painting, planting. Cleaning, fishing and other stuff. Claudia is very skilled illustrating,… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Willem)
Willem was good Help in the farm, he have woodworking skills so I gave him the task to build some shelf, we learned that work with bamboo is a bit tricky, he is also flexible to work helping carrying building material in a hot and humid condition. He's good for farm working. I recomend this guy to all people. Thanks for the board game you build… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Abigail) for host
La Katia is such a special place. I really enjoyed my time here with Rainer, his family, & the employees. The work was always interesting, low key & meditative. Lots of time to explore the region too, which is so beautiful!!
Thank you for the good times & all the smiles & snorkeling :)))
Thank you for the good times & all the smiles & snorkeling :)))
18 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Abigail)
Definitivamente la chica sonrisa, trabajó una semana con nosotros. Siempre con buena actitud y carisma agradable para todos. Ayudó con el mantenimiento de plantas y peces. Totalmente recomendada está mujer embajadora de la sonrisa :)
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lawrence & Amber) for host
We had the best time at the fish farm. Rainer, his wonderful family and co-workers are so friendly and welcoming. They were patient with us and our developing Spanish language skills. There was always plenty to do, both in and out of the 4 hours of volunteer work. We had a great sociable relationship with Rainer who made us feel comfortable in the… read more
28 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lawrence & Amber)
Amber and Lawrence are a beautiful couple with a good will for work. They were very careful learning how to handle with fishes. The work was mixed with maintance, planting and fish care. Both were very lucky to be present fishing the big lake and so hold with their hands the biggest fishes. I hope you liked the time and the accommodation in our… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Madeleine)
Madeleine is a very sweet girl, you see her always with a good shiny attitude. She helped a lot photographing the fishes and plants very efficient so she can still have time to learn and do other things, we had a good time together. I totally recomend her.
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Madeleine) for host
My time at the fish farm, La Katia was a blast. Rainer is a really sweet, funny and friendly guy. Unfortunately he left the farm after only few days after my arrival, but while he was still there he took me on some small road trips around the area and showed me some amazing spots. We had a great time together! The local people at the farm are so… read more
5 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ela & Mateusz)
Ela and Mateusz are an amazing working couple. The are always with the best attitude to help. Ela Can speak a good spanish and at the moment to interact with the employes and she really untherstand very fast what they have to do. They worked good with fishes it felt like they hace been there before. I totaly recomend them. I wish them more fun.… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ela & Mateusz) for host
Thank you very much for hosting us! It has been out first workaway experience and we've enjoyed it. On the farm are a lot of nice, ready to help anytime people and the view is incredible beautifully. Sourrending the farm is a paradise for nature people - river, mountains, beaches, waterfalls etc. Our tasks was clear and regulated on a daily basis… read more
