Join our home life and learn traditional crafts near Tausa, Colombia

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  Description

  Are you a nature lover and creative enthusiast looking for an opportunity to learn traditional crafts?
  
  Nestled in the serene rural mountains of Tausa, Colombia, just an hour and a half from Bogotá, our home is the dream come true of two passionate individuals (aka my parents) who sought refuge from the city's fast pace. El Mirador is situated in at an altitude of approximately 3150 meters with a one-of-a-kind view of the Embalse del Neusa. The region's main economic activities include agriculture, livestock farming, and eco-tourism. Guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and playing the national sport Tejo, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
  
  Supporting this dream, we have the help of our neighbors and locals: Yolanda, who assists with cleaning once a week; Miguelito, our right-hand man for construction; and Maruja, who provides us with fresh cheese and milk.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Photography

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Fitness
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  At our home, volunteers will enjoy meaningful conversations, connecting with our warm family and the local community. My parents, both retired and over 60, love sharing stories and hosting guests—especially over a delicious breakfast, their love language. You’ll have the chance to learn from their diverse skills, including textile design, crochet, loom weaving, pottery, carpentry, and bread making. In return, my parents are eager to learn about different cultures and share the beauty of Colombian traditions, especially with their neighbors who grow native potatoes, make cheese, and farm cows.

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  Help

  This homestead, with a beautiful view of the Embalse del Neusa, offers volunteers a unique opportunity to experience country living while assisting with daily chores such as chopping wood, tending to the vegetable garden, grass cutting, and occasional building projects. In exchange for your help, you'll enjoy a comfortable bed, delicious homemade meals, and the chance to learn valuable craftsmanship skills like pottery, woodworking, and loom weaving from my talented parents.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Intermediate
  English: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  My mom studied at a German school and my dad at a French school. Their language skills are a bit rusty but they would love the opportunity to practice and continue learning.
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  Accommodation

  Our home offers two cozy guest rooms: one with a queen bed and a private bathroom, and the other with two single beds and a shared bathroom. Guests will stay on the first floor, while my parents' room is located on the second floor. The living room, terrace, and kitchen are shared spaces, and there is Wi-Fi available, though it can be intermittent. My parents will provide two main meals, breakfast and lunch, and guests are welcome to use the kitchen to prepare additional meals. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

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  What else ...

  To get to our home, take the Rapidos El Carmen bus from Bogotá and ask the driver if it stops in Tausa, the nearest town to us. From there, you can contact us for a pick-up. Alternatively, we can arrange a direct pick-up from Bogotá for a fee—just let us know if you’d prefer that. Once here, you can explore hiking routes, scenic páramo landscapes like Laguna Verde, and enjoy birdwatching. For day trips, you can visit the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá, the Salt Mines in Nemocón, Lake Fuquene, or even take a three-hour trip to Villa de Leyva.

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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

  We do have WiFi but since we are located in a rural area, WiFi can be intermittent. We have a working area and a printer available, if needed.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have two dogs and a sheep. They are friendly but we kindly ask guests to try to keep their dogs on a leash to avoid problems with our dogs and with the neighbors's animals.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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