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Small village bed & breakfast welcomes help near Santa Marta, Colombia

Colombia
Last activity : 11 Feb 2025

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We are a Bed & Breakfast in the mountain tops of a small village in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta. Surrounded by beautiful nature, birds and rivers, 650 mts over the sea level, 14 Km from Santa Marta City.

We provide hand crafted pieces from local artist, indigenous souvenirs, organic products from local farmers: We provide breakfast and light Colombian style tapas, in addition to our refreshing natural juices, coffees, teas, and cocktails to our guests and visitors that come to enjoy the amazing sunset views. Homemade cakes and desserts is the cherry on top here.

During your free time you can walk to waterfalls, swimming spots, make great treks around the mountains, eat at the local restaurants, relax in the hammock, read a book from our book exchange section or watch movies with us in the evening.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to gain a deeper conprehension of the many cultures of Colombia and gain many new friends in this space.
Help
Helping with cleaning duties

Interacting with guests durimg their stay and answering any question they may have.

Sometimes small gardening work. like watering the plants or harvasting fresh fruit from the property to enjoy.

Let us know if you can bring any skills! We're always looking for ideas...
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: Intermediate
This 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
A private room in our main house in the center of the village or a bed in our Bed & Breakfast if we are not full.

One meal a day only while working. Breakfast or lunch is provided. On your free days there are so many great restuarants to explore.

We have two wonderful and friendly dogs Sasha & Yaya AND THE CUTEST KITTEN EVER GIGI
What else ...
We only accept one volunteer at a time.
No smoking in the rooms.
Minimum 3 week stay.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One

Host ref number: 514536259856

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25 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer (Natacha) for host

I spent over 3 weeks at Liz's place in Minca and loved it! First, Liz and Eliecer are great people, they made me feel welcome from the get go and it was a pleasure to talk and work with them. Second, El Eden is in a gorgeous location, quiet but close to waterfalls, has great views and a couple of nearby restaurants for the evening (the sushi place… read more

(Excellent )

19 Jan 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Natacha)

Nuestra experiencia con Natacha fue excelente
es muy proactiva, amable, respetuosa, fue muy cariñosa con las mascotas
espero tenga un resto de viaje increible
muy recomendada :)

(Excellent )

14 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sorcha) for host

This was an incredible first Workaway experience! There are so many things to do in and around Minca, and the hours of work allowed for plenty of time to explore. Lis is a great cook and baker, I have never eaten so well as I did in Minca. The work in the hostel is chilled but varied enough to be interesting, and the family and pets are so… read more

(Excellent )

13 Jun 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Sorcha)

Nos encanto ser su primera experiencia como workawayer :)
la experiencia fue muy positiva, ella es muy carismatica, proactiva, lo que no sabe siempre esta dispuesta a aprender
fue muy cariñosa con nuestras mascotas, muy tranquila y flexible con su tiempo.
estamos muy agradecidos con su ayuda.
la recomiendo mucho es una excelente persona :)

(Excellent )

11 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Martha)

Martha es muy amable , simpática ,siempre muy dispuesta a colaborar en casa y en las tareas del café, muy buena atención con el personal , proactiva, la recomiendo mucho .

(Excellent )

9 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Martha) for host

I had a lovely time i Minca. The host, Liz was very friendly and working at the little cafe was also fun. I was working about 5 hours a day, but Liz is very flexible if you want a day off, as well. My accomodation was a small room with private bathroom and the lunch was self cooked every day and delicious! Alhough Minca is a rather small vilage,… read more

(Excellent )

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25 Jan 2025

Left by Workawayer (Natacha) for host

(Excellent)

19 Jan 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Natacha)

Nuestra experiencia con Natacha fue excelente
es muy proactiva, amable, respetuosa, fue muy cariñosa con las mascotas
espero tenga un resto de viaje increible
muy recomendada :)

(Excellent)

14 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sorcha) for host

(Excellent)

13 Jun 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Sorcha)

(Excellent)

11 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Martha)

Martha es muy amable , simpática ,siempre muy dispuesta a colaborar en casa y en las tareas del café, muy buena atención con el personal , proactiva, la recomiendo mucho .

(Excellent)

9 Sep 2023

Left by Workawayer (Martha) for host

(Excellent)

30 Nov 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)

Steph es una bomba de energía y alegría me encantó compartir con ella , es muy atenta para aprender las labores del café , canta muy lindo con su Ukelele , es muy sociable, muy recomendable ☺️

(Excellent)

26 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (Tomás) for host

This was my first workaway and I really enjoyed it. Lizeth and her family are lovely people and made me feel very welcome. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get to know Minca and improve their Spanish.

(Excellent)

7 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host

Liz is hands down the coolest boss, and chica of minca and perhaps workaway!!!
So many fun and good memories back in the cafe with the girls, cats and dogs (loco leo!!)
In the time that i ended up staying there my spanish wentto a whole new level (not only cafe spanish) and whats more important is that i feelt like i gained a new family :)
thank… read more

(Excellent)

31 May 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)

Peter encantador, full energia , gran ayuda en el Cafe , siempre con una sonrisa y amabilidad para atender a los clientes , hace muy buena musica, pinta muy bien los muros ;) ademas cocina muy delicioso, nos gusto mucho su trabajo y su compañia, siempre tiene las puertas abiertas en Cafe Minca.

(Excellent)

14 Sep 2016

Left by Workawayer (Hyejin) for host

I did volunteering in her pretty cafe for 4 weeks. I really enjoyed working there. Minca is a small but really nice town and her cafe is popular there. I couldn't speak Spanish but most customers spoke English, so it wasn't a big deal. Liz was always in the cafe, so whenever I had a problem or question, she helped me. Or another staff did. It was… read more

(Excellent)

6 Apr 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)

Luca trabajo con responsabilidad, muy atento y amable ,cocina muy bien, es muy tranquilo y respetuoso,gracias por su colaboración y suerte con todo.

(Very good)

5 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host

Estuve 3 semanas en este chévere tienda y la pasé muy bien. El trabajo era fácil y relajado: atender mesas, preparar comida rapida y bebidas. Liz, Michelle y Lorenzo son gentes muy amable y simpática. Ademas, los perros y los gatos de la casa son adorables.
Les deseo a todos mucho éxito con todos sus planes.

(Very good)

7 Oct 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Irene )

Irene tiene muy buena energía, siempre es atenta a aprender y aportar ideas,hace tejidos muy lindos,tuvimos una buena experiencia con ella y esperamos que vuelva a visitarnos.

(Excellent)

7 Oct 2015

Left by Workawayer (Irene ) for host

I had a really nice time volunteering in Lizet's tienda and coffee shop. She and her family is wonderful and very welcoming. I got to practice a lot of Spanish with them as well as with the costumers. I would love to come back and visit them if I go back to Colombia.
Muchas gracias Lizet. Fue un bonito tiempo en tu tienda y con tu familia. Espero… read more

(Excellent)

25 Sep 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Judith_1)

Tuvimos un buen tiempo con Judith, ella es muy amable y atenta con los clientes del cafe, muy activa, colaboradora , creativa y divertida,fue muy positiva la experiencia con ella en el cafe, muchas gracias y mucha suerte con todo!

(Excellent)

16 Sep 2015

Left by Workawayer (Judith_1) for host

Pasé 2 semanas hermosas en Minca trabajando con Liz y su familia en el café. Me encantó el lugar y disfruté mucho las caminatas alrededor del pueblo. Estaba en carpa la mayoría del tiempo pero bien cómoda. El trabajo es interesante por que tienes la oportunidad de charlar con mucha gente local y otros viajeros. También el café y pasteles son… read more

(Excellent)

23 May 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rose)

Rose siempre tiene muy buena energía para trabajar, es muy activa, amable, colaboradora, con muy buen humor, fue muy satisfactorio su colaboración y a todos en casa nos agrado su estadia, puede regresar siempre. Gracias.

(Excellent)

11 May 2015

Left by Workawayer (Rose) for host

I volunteered with Liz for 3 weeks in January 2015. It was a wonderful experience. I loved the daily routine, chatting to the customers, getting to know the locals, preparing food and drinks, then sleeping in the beautiful extension and falling asleep to the sound of the rushing river. I loved swimming in the river and walking in the hills on my… read more

(Excellent)

23 May 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)

Andres es muy amable, colaborador, aprende rápido las tareas de la tienda, siempre tiene buena actitud para hacer las cosas, nos agrado contar con su ayuda.

(Excellent)

22 May 2015

Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host

Que buena onda! Liz y su familia son muy amable! En el cafe hay un ambiente muy agradable y tranquilo. El pueblo de Minca es muy hermoso!
El trabajo no es duro y tu tienes bastante tiempo para disfrutar la region.
Muchisimas Gracias para todo! Nos vemos Liz!

(Excellent)

21 Nov 2014

Left by Workawayer (Mieke) for host

Lisette, esta muy bueno!
Tuve un tiempo fantastico con ella y Michelle y Rocio.
Aprende muchos cosas y la gente son muy amable.
Me senti como en casa.
Yo fui muy inspirada y creativa despues el volontario.
Muchias gracias por todo.
yo espero verte rapidamente!
Besos

(Excellent)

18 Nov 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Mieke)

Mika es muy dinamica, siempre tiene una sonrisa, es muy amable con los clientes,muy ordenada, siempre quiere aprender y aportar ideas muy creativas para el negocio, es una excelente voluntaria!!, espero volver a contar con ella muy pronto :)

(Excellent)

20 Aug 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rosie)

Rossie excelente voluntaria ,muy responsable, creativa, amable y muy buena compañia, la recomiendo mucho! fue muy bonita experiencia trabajar con ella.

(Excellent)

19 Aug 2014

Left by Workawayer (Rosie) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and is going to be a hard one to beat! I was super well looked after at the Cafe and enjoyed all the work Cleaning, food prep, lots of painting and chatting to the customers = the most chilled out hospitality job you will ever have. Minca is a sweet place to rest up for a while; swim in the river, hike around… read more

(Excellent)

27 Jan 2014

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

Where to begin... Minca is a small, beautiful town near Santa Marta, it has a really good energy and positive vibes! The cafe is just as nice as I pictured it, with a lot of handicrafts, delicious drinks and sweet pies and pastries. Liz is so sweet, a hard worker and always with a big smile on her face! It was such a pleasure to work with her and… read more

(Excellent)

27 Jan 2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

Viia estuvo 2 semanas en la Tienda cafe ,fue una muy buena experiencia tenerla en casa , compartir sus deliciosas recetas de finlandia, su trabajo en el café fue excelente , muy responsable, amable , la recomiendo mucho, gracias por todo Viia! :)

(Excellent)

2 Mar 2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Yellowdot800)

I had a wonderful experience working with Riley. He is a hard worker and always has a smile on his face. He was always very friendly and respectful with the clients and everyone he met. I hope to visit him one day in the U.S.!

(Excellent)

31 Jan 2013

Left by Workawayer (Yellowdot800) for host

Liz is awesome. I had a really good time staying with her. She makes really awesome espresso and the accommodation was great, best bed I stepped in in Colombia. Minca really is my favorite town I would love to go back one day. Thanks Liz!

(Excellent)

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Small village bed & breakfast welcomes help near Santa Marta, Colombia

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