Join us on our farm and help us keep it pretty while you practice your Spanish in Cómbita, Colombia

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  Description

  We are a small family living in the Colombian Andes Mountains. Our house is located in a peaceful region 3 hours away (by Car/Bus) from the capital city, Bogota. There are good public transportation options available, and we can provide you with guidance during your stay. The accommodation we offer is a private, spacious yet cosy, en-suite room.
  
  Our family moved from the city to the farm some years ago, so we are not 100% farmers, but we like the farmer-life a lot. Sometimes we host small events in the farm (ecotourism). We have a great relationship with local ("real") farmers, in case you are interested. The locals are caring and lovely people.
  
  This is a great place to be if you want to improve your Spanish or start learning, since our Spanish accent happens to be quite clean and easy to understand. Our parents speak only Spanish, my sister and I speak English but we are only there on occasions. We are always open to new cultures and like to share and experience traditions with our visitors.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Elderly Companionship

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You can recharge your spirit, get inspired by the locals' lifestyles, learn/improve your Spanish, and share new experiences with our family. We like to cook and share meals together, play traditional board games and enjoy family time.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need help with gardening (watering plants, planting, harvesting), making the farm more attractive (artists/DIYers welcome), cleaning, taking care of animals (dogs and cat), social media marketing, organizing events, teaching English to our parents and involving the local community. Sharing recipes and cultural exchange experiences are always welcome.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Lovely 18m2 bedroom in our house in the countryside. You will have a private bathroom, hot water shower, and the option to use the shared kitchen in the main house. The bedroom has a comfortable bed with plenty of blankets (it can get cold here, especially at night!), a chair and a desk. There is WLAN access in the main house, We may share some meals with you on weekdays, and the kitchen is always open for you to use. We would love to learn some new recipes from your country. On weekends you could plan a trip in the local area if you wish.

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  What else ...

  You have plenty of options to spend your free time. You can relax or keep busy on the farm, spend time with locals, and explore the area. Sometimes there are events taking place in Cómbita, the closest town (5000 inhabitants), which is a 15 minute walk away. If you miss the city life, you can take a bus which goes every 30 minutes to Tunja (300.000 Inhabitants), where there are plenty of things to see and do, and the opportunity to meet more English-speakers. If you want to explore even more, you can visit the small colonial towns in the region, all accessible by car/bus. Tunja has a well-connected transport terminal which makes it easy to get to places like Villa de Leyva and Raquira for the day.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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