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Welcome to a Butterfly Sanctuary and Cultural Experience Near Cali, Colombia!
We are a warm, welcoming, and passionate couple who have dedicated our lives to nature, education, and environmental conservation. Just 15 minutes from Cali, we have built a one-of-a-kind butterfly sanctuary and environmental education center—. Here, you’ll find yourself surrounded by vibrant butterflies (15 species!), lush gardens, hummingbirds, and an incredible 2000m² to-scale map of Colombia, where visitors explore the country’s biodiversity in a truly immersive way.
For over 20 years, we have been creating transformative experiences for both tourists and school groups, blending science, art, and storytelling to inspire a deeper connection with nature. Thanks to our commitment, - has consistently ranked among the top 3 attractions in Cali on TripAdvisor for the past four years (even claiming the #1 spot in 2015!).
Now, we invite you to be part of this unique journey!
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How You Can Help
We are looking for enthusiastic Workaway volunteers to support us in three key areas:
1. Workshops & Education – Assist in leading interactive and creative workshops for school groups, helping to spark curiosity about nature and conservation.
2. Butterfly Rearing & Lab Work – Help us with the delicate process of raising butterflies, ensuring the health of these beautiful creatures.
3. Digital Content & Online Presence – Support us in capturing the magic of - through photography, videography, graphic design, or social media management.
Since we receive many Workaway requests, we can only host volunteers with skills or experience in at least one of the following areas (the more, the better!):
✅ Education & working with children
✅ Performing arts (theater, music, puppetry, clowning, circus arts, etc.)
✅ Biology, zoology, or butterfly-related knowledge
✅ Graphic design, photography, or videography
⚠️ Important: If you do not have experience in any of these areas, please do not apply, as we won’t be able to accommodate you. Also, we currently have space for only one volunteer at a time, so unfortunately, we cannot accept couples.
Bonus Skills: If you love cooking or can help us practice English, that’s a big plus!
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What We Offer
• A comfortable bed in a room with breathtaking views over Cali.
• A deeply immersive experience in a project that combines nature, culture, and education.
• A chance to connect with local communities, sharing experiences and learning from different perspectives.
• Free time to explore the city and its surroundings, including cycling trips, visits to Cristo Rey, salsa carnivals, and more!
Here, we don’t just receive volunteers—we welcome friends who share our passion for nature, learning, and meaningful experiences. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Culture
Sustainability
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Nature
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will be able to learn about the Cali culture, learn to dance salsa, learn about Colombian biodiversity, and also about the butterfly zoo.
Help
In this place we always need help in different fields of work, in the guidance for tourists, in the planting of gardens, in the care of butterflies, in the management of social networks
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Nos gustaria mejorar el English, ya que entendemos pero lo hablamos poco
Accommodation
Bed in a room overlooking the mountain, surrounded by butterfly gardens with bathroom and kitchen
What else ...
We look very creative friendly people , athletes who like to share with your family, lead a quiet and easy on the outskirts of the city life, just ask our volunteers meet the minimum guarantees to have a nice exchange.
1. ask volunteers to be responsible with their personal hygiene , commonly we serve children and tourists which we require good presentation.
2. Bring the essential elements of personal hygiene.
3. Our activities begin at 8:00 am
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have an internet that allows you to browse
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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