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We are a small family run Eco Hostel Dad- Carlos, Mum- Viviana our beautiful son Nicolas who is 10 years old and our wonderful nilson and Dary luz who help us with the running of the hotel but who we consider part of the family too... oh and not to forget coco our friendly four legged friend. Our Eco-hotel has recently expanded to 4 rooms and and 2 cabains and we now host up to 20 people at a time.
Isla Grande is the biggest of the Rosario Islands, located about 45 minutes by boat from Cartagena, Colombia. It is a submarine national park that many tourist come to visit mainly for snorkeling and scuba diving.
We offer guests additional activities with our Eco guy Nilson such as: bike riding, canoeing through the mangroves, going to see the coral reefs and during the evening going to see the luminiscent algae.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The volunteers will be able to share the island culture directly with the natives. They can also enjoy all activities offered at the eco-hotel, they can learn snorkeling, ocean canoeing, eco-friendly hostal maintenance, guiding, etc. They can learn sea-food preparation and socialize with visitors from around the world. Additionally, the owner is a talented artist that enjoys painting. Travellers will benefit of his art knowledge in a fun way.
Projects involving children
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Help
Isla Grande is an island and it is required for the volunteer to be able to swimm. The type of help needed is occasionally babysitting a 10 years old, teach him some english, help around the eco-hotel and assist guests if needed, assist with the activities offered, e.g. Hiking around the island, bike tours, canoe tour of the island, etc..
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
Sometimes Shared room with Maximo 2 persons
What else ...
Additionally to the activities previously mentioned, travellers can scout the neighboring islands, visit the bird sanctuary, sun bathe at the close by beach. Also, they can go sightseeing in Cartagena, see the fort and the 16th century old town. And you can visit the amazing enchanted lagoon, famous for the phytoplankton luminous and night without moon, this is just walking 10 minutes since the eco-hotel.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (17)
She is very warm, really good worker. She helps us with the hotel and very nice with our guest,
She integrated very well into the work group, we also made a great friendship, you are going to adore her because she is a calm, open and fun person. 100% recommended to accompany many situations. Now we are great… read more
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She is very warm, really good worker. She helps us with the hotel and very nice with our guest,
She integrated very well into the work group, we also made a great friendship, you are going to adore her because she is a calm, open and fun person. 100% recommended to accompany many situations. Now we are great… read more
Iza estuvo en nuestro hogar que también es nuestro lugar de trabajo donde fue de gran ayuda y empalmo muy bien con el equipo de trabajo, además de venir con las clases preparadas de inglés para mi hijo. Es una persona comprometida, trabajadora y organizada. Nos encantó compartir con ella. Espero que tengas un lindo viaje… read more
She is a open mind and I feel super comfortable, she like a like with me the healthy food and we laugh at many moments. She was a great company while my family was away and she helped me with everything to run my ecohotel. And big hard worker girl
When I arrived on the island Viviana and her family immediately made me feel at home. They gave me some free time to explore the island and I was overwhelmed by the nature and the happiness of the locals. Isla Grande has just so much positive… read more
The work is for 5 hours a days with only one day off a week. I didn't end up doing many classes with Nico as the first two weeks he and Viviana were away, and… read more
Isla grande est un endroit parfait pour se déconnecter.
Encore merci pour tout ♡
They helped me a lot and made a good team with the rest of the guys. smiling, calm, workers. They shared with us a like 2 weeks. they really enjoyed the island. Thank you for your visit and help
I almost stayed two months on the island, wich is truly a paradise!! Even after two months I found it hard to leave :)
They all made me feel very home, and Viviane learned me a lot about the culture and the Island life.… read more
Viviana and Carlos are very generous - they provide 3 meals a day (which is amazing, as buying food on island can be expensive), and the work is not hard. Normally, I'd spend 1-2 hrs/morning… read more
El trabajo es simple y rapido. Nico es un nino dulce y necesita de un rato para sentirse abierto a nuevas personas. Viviana és una persona muy buena con una historia muy… read more
I really enjoyed my 2 weeks at the island! Viviana introduced me to some yoga classes in the morning and took me snorkling and Carlos prepared very delicious lunches. Nico is very entertaining and active, and loves swimming a lot!
The help included cleaning/refreshing the rooms and doing some… read more
The island is truly beautiful and you sleep right by the ocean. The job is mostly looking after Nico and teaching him English. You can play at the beach or take him to the pool, which can be a lot of fun. He likes… read more
Carlos spoiled me very much with his lovely cooking and Vive and Carlos gave me lots of opportunities to explore the island and the work with Nico and hostal was very manageable.
A real gem of a work away!
I wish them all the best of luck with… read more
