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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
9 Apr 2024
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Description
We are a coffee farm dedicated to specialty coffee and take care of the natural. Among our tasks is the maintenance of the coffee plantation, the harvest and coffee processes. We live in Tulipe, an archaeological zone, rich in landscapes. We are an hour and fifteen from the city of Quito
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
very few know what is behind a cup of coffee, the goal is for them to learn what the coffee grower and all related people do for you to serve yourself a cup of coffee.
Help
Other tasks range from harvesting the coffee, maintaining the coffee plantation by pruning, and processing the fruit after harvest. Likewise, the development of ecological projects in development such as reforestation of streams and care of the primary forest
Languages
Languages spoken
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
They will be part of the stay in our house, where they have a separate room. the house is fully functional, the farm has 10 hectares of which 5 correspond to coffee plantations and 5 are forest for grazing, and a small area of native forest. At the end of the farm we have two pyramids of the Yumbos culture
What else ...
After hours, you can visit the town of Tulipe 5 minutes from the farm, or other towns such as Pacto, Gualea, Mindo. There is transportation every hour to the city of Quito
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
The place is wonderfull, with amazing views, and the house very cosy.
Julio is a very good cooker and knows how to receive people and make them feel home.
He knows a lot about coffee and really takes time and love to explain you everything
Higly recommended experience
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The place is wonderfull, with amazing views, and the house very cosy.
Julio is a very good cooker and knows how to receive people and make them feel home.
He knows a lot about coffee and really takes time and love to explain you everything
Higly recommended experience
julio is a coffee genius and agreat host (and a cook)!
Julio es apasionado y muy dedicado a su finca. Realizamos con él la tueste artesanal de varios cafés antes… read more
Julio was extremely attentive with us, he cooked… read more
Il a pris le temps de nous expliquer la fabrication du café et nous avons beaucoup appris à ses côtés.
Nous avons également eu la chance de visiter une fabrique de pain de sucre de canne chez un de ses voisins !
Beaucoup d'échanges pendant toute la semaine, y compris au niveau culinaire où nous nous sommes régalés… read more
Vaya semana la que pase contigo y Rafael, me asombra cuánto trabajo y aprendizaje hay para tener una excelente taza de café. Agradezco que me recibieras en tu casa y gracias por compartir algunas recetas de cocina , me llevo nuevos sabores en mi memoria. Excelente charla la que tuvimos, compartir una copita, jugar rummy y cantar.… read more
Julio es muy simpático, le gusta mucho compartir su vida cotidiana, sus experiencias de café, su comida (muy rica) y todo sobre la cultura local (tolas, museo arqueológico, fábrica de panela). No es un voluntariado pasivo sino una experiencia social y cultural muy fuerte y intensiva !
El trabajo es de 5… read more
La casa es grande con sofas, comedor y cocina, hay dos baños. Nosotras estuvimos en un cuarto con una cama grande. Hay tres perros tiernos y un grupo de vacas.
Julio vive solo, y viene un hombre para trabajar algunos días.
El lote es grandísimo con plantas de café, áreas de bosque primario y pirámides de los Yumbos cerca.… read more
