Help us maintain and build our eco-lodge in Andina, Colombia

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  Description

  *Please contact this host in Spanish*
  We are Claudia and David, a couple who love nature, the mountains and our beloved Colombia. We have a tourism company and for 5 years we have worked hard to build our Refuge, an Ecolodge between mountains, near Bogotá, approximately 1 hour away, 45 km from the capital and 3 km from the town of Choachí.
  Our Refuge is in the middle of nature, friendly to the environment, wherever it is a meeting space for people who love mountain sports, nature, animals, birds.
  The Ecolodge always has a lot of work and projects, carpentry, gardening, road construction, planting the garden, plants and trees, general maintenance. We don't speak English very well, but we want to speak it very well and be able to communicate with everyone.
  
  Who we are:
  Claudia: Industrial Designer and Tour Guide, an athlete, especially in cycling, hiking, and for 10 years she has shared her experiences with people who want to know the mountains, sports and Colombia in its natural state, she designs unique tourist products very focused on sports. She loves animals, tranquility, nature. For 15 years she has lived on the outskirts of the capital, escaping the noise and chaos of the city. David: Graduate in Physical Education, Specialist in Water Rescue and Lifesaving, volunteer for the Red Cross. Athlete and lover of great challenges in the mountains. Strong and hard-working, a trustworthy person who supports Claudia in any crazy idea she comes up with. For 11 years she has walked by her side creating dreams together that are slowly coming true. ---- We are Claudia and David, a couple who love nature, the mountains and our beloved Colombia. We have a tourism company and for 5 years we have worked hard to build our Refuge, an Ecolodge between mountains, near Bogotá, approximately 1 hour away, 45 km from the capital and 3 km from the town of Choachí. Our Refuge is in the middle of nature, friendly to the environment, wherever it is a meeting space for people who love mountain sports, nature, animals, birds. The Ecolodge always has a lot of work and projects, carpentry, gardening, road construction, planting the garden, plants and trees, general maintenance. We don't speak English very well, but we want to speak it very well and be able to communicate with everyone. The volunteer must sleep in the campsite, we will provide all the equipment.
  
  Somos Claudia y David una pareja amante de la naturaleza, la montaña y de nuestra amada Colombia. Tenemos una empresa de turismo y desde hace 5 años hemos trabajado fuerte para construir nuestro Refugio, un Ecolodge entre montañas, cerca a Bogotá, a 1 hora aproximadamente, a 45 km de la capital y a 3 km del Pueblo de Choachí.
  Nuestro Refugio está en medio naturaleza, amigable con el medio ambiente, donde sea un espacio de encuentro para las personas amantes de los deportes de montaña, de la naturaleza, los animales, las aves.
  El Ecolodge siempre tiene mucho trabajo y proyectos, carpintería, jardinería, construcción de caminos, sembrar la huerta, plantas y árboles, mantenimiento general. No hablamos muy bien inglés, pero deseamos hablarlo muy bien y podernos comunicar con todos.
  El voluntario deberá dormir en camping, nosotros le proporcionaremos todos los implementos.
  
  Quiénes somos:
  Claudia: Diseñadora Industrial y Guía de Turismo, deportista especialmente en bicicleta, senderismo y desde hace 10 años comparte sus experiencias con personas que quieren conocer la montaña, el deporte y Colombia al natural, diseña productos turísticos únicos muy enfocados al deporte. Ama los animales, la tranquilidad, la naturaleza. Desde hace 15 años vive en las afueras de la capital escapando del ruido y el caos de la ciudad.
  David: Licenciado en Educación Física, Especialista en Salvamento y Rescate acuático, voluntario de la Cruz Roja. Deportista y amante de los grandes retos en la montaña. Fuerte y trabajador, un ser confiable y apoya en cuanta locura se le ocurre a Claudia. Desde hace 11 años camina a su lado creando juntos sueños que van cumpliendo poco a poco.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Rural life very close to Bogotá, incredible landscapes, live with the people of the area, farmers, practice Spanish, find very close landscapes such as waterfalls, hot springs, natural parks, lagoons. Eastern plains, special terrain for mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding. Learn about agriculture and rural life The climate is incredible, between 20 and 28 ° C
  We do not like the noise, the clutter, or the party. Our space will be to live with nature, observe the landscape, listen to the birds. If you are looking for this, our project will not be the place. If you want to have a natural space and contribute your knowledge and work in the field, welcome, you can arrive by bike or walking is a beautiful place for cycling, hiking and landscaping.
  
  Vida rural muy cerca de bogotá, paisajes increibles, convivir con las personas de la zona, campesinos, practicar el español, encontrarán paisajes muy cerca como cascadas, aguas termales, parques naturales, lagunas. Llanos orientales, terreno especial para hacer ciclomontañismo, caminatas, cabalgatas. Conocer sobre el agro y la vida campesina. El clima es increíbe, entre 15 y 23°C
  No nos gusta el ruido, el desorden, ni la fiesta. Nuestro espacio será para convivir con la naturaleza, observar el paisaje, escuchar los pájaros. Si estás buscando esto, nuestro proyecto no será el lugar. Si deseas tener un espacio natural y aportar tus conocimientos y trabajo en el campo, bienvenido seas, puedes llegar en bici o caminando es un lugar hermoso para la práctica del ciclismo, el senderismo y el paisajismo.

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  Help

  BIOCONSTRUCTION: Carpentry, gardening, general ideas, general maintenance, natural construction
  ATTENTION: Attend guests and general maintenance of the lodging
  
  BIOCONSTRUCCION: Carpintería, jardinería, ideas generales, mantenimiento general, construcción natural
  ATENCIÓN: Atender huéspedes y mentenimiento en general del hospedaje

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Nos encantaría aprender mejor el inglés, puedes ayudarnos en eso
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  Accommodation

  We offer camping and all its equipment or a safari-type tent with mats and blankets. Food during work days is mainly VEGETARIAN, there is also a kitchen where you can prepare your food.
  
  Ofrecemos camping y todos sus implementos o una carpa tipo safari con colchonetas y cobijas. Alimentación durante los días de trabajo principalmente VEGETARIANA, también hay cocina donde podrán preparar sus alimentos.

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  What else ...

  The house is 1 hour from Bogotá (45km) and 3 km from the town of Choachí where you will find everything: supermarkets, restaurants and many other natural attractions. There is very good transport from the capital Bogotá.
  
  La casa queda a 1 hora de Bogotá (45km) y a 3 km del pueblo de Choachí donde encontrarán de todo: supermercados, restaurantes y además muchos atractivos naturales. Hay muy buen transporte desde la capital Bogotá.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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