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Description
We are a rural hostel. We are located in the South of Colombia, in the country side of the city of Pitalito - Huila (about just 4 km away), and near about 1 hour of the famous town of San Agustín. Pitalito is one of the main cities of the southern part of Colombia and the biggest producer of coffee of all the country, and located in the vertex between the the Central and Eastern Andina Cordilleras, and have a very privileged tropical weather. We receive volunteers from all countries around the world, and they may have great chances to learn Spanish and work for the improvement and sustainability of the natural environment. We expect all the volunteers will enjoy in different ways their housing in our Finca Hostal.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will get special benefits from the exchange of cultural contact with the kind and creative Colombian people and enjoyment of our Colombian natural tropical environment. Volunteers may learn Spanish fast and share their own culture with us. We expect you will want to return again.
In summary, volunteers may be able to:
1. Learn Spanish.
2. Learn the local culture.
3. Learn about the food and costumes of local people.
4. Learn about the Colombian farm related to agriculture and livestock.
5. Learn about stages of production of one of the
best coffee of the world: the Colombian coffee.
6. Share their own culture, language, knowledge and experience with our local people.
7. Feel as being at home :)
Help
We are a big country hostel and there are many things to learn, do an make.
We expect volunteers will help us in ecological and self-sustainable farming tasks, related with agriculture, coffee growing, gardening, vegetable garden, livestock, and perhaps in customer service, according to their own decision.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Country Hostal. Volunteers will stay in a shared room including private bathroom, toilet and washbasin. The room is very spacious, and have a smart TV (with digital TV and Netflix), a chiffonier, ceramic floor, wifi and bunk beds.
Our own workers clean the room weekly. However, we expect the volunteers will try to keep the room clean.
The Hostal has various social areas with hammocks, chairs and tables.
We have a social room, a vegetable garden, a milking room, two kitchens, a washer machines room, a coffee shop, a ping pong table, etc. Volunteers will be able to learn, cook, and taste our own local food and share about their own food too. Our local people enjoy much about the foreign food dishes.
What else ...
There are many sites to visit including enjoying of the beauty and resources of the Central and Eastern Cordilleras. We are 1 hour away from the Archeological Park of the San Agustín. You can practice speaking Spanish with local people. There are many natural and touristic locations to visit.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
High speed wifi internet
Space for parking camper vans
We have a big space for parking.
Can possibly accept pets
We are in a rural zone where there is a natural and special spaces for people and animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
