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Last replied
26 Apr 2024
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Description
Swiss-Honduran family run small cacao Finca on the northern coast of Honduras gives unique opportunity to backpackers and travelers to work a few days on a organic Cacao Farm. We do the whole process from the cacao three , harvesting , fermentation of the beans , drying , cracking and separating the nibs from the husk and at least packing the Nibs and selling them on the local market.
We do welcome serious Workawayers . My place is more for people who travel central America and like to spend a few days on a farm. We never have work for more then 4 to 5 days. Most volunteers are burned out in short time due to the heat and humidity here on the north coast of Honduras. Normally we do work from 07:00 till lunch. Afternoon you are free for enjoying the Caribbean culture Honduras. Bike rides, beach, go for a ocean kayak ride, visiting the second biggest fort in the world...........ect.
Have a look at this great video made by two volunteers staying and working at the Cacao
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Everybody likes chocolate everybody eats chocolate its a great experience to know where the chocolate comes from and how much work is involved to make the Nibs ( raw cacao fragments ) the prime material of all the chocolates.
You will work with local workers, with my hondurian wife and relatives of her. Learn how to work with machete and basic tools. Have lunch with the family who lives on the Finca cooking traditional food on open fire and on some economic rocket stoves designed to use less firewood .
Help
Basically we do all kind of different work , starting by trimming back the Cacao Trees every 2-3 Month. Harvesting the Cacao twice a year this is done by hand with a pruning shears, cutting the undergrowth with machete or Stihl weed eater, fixing fences. We also produce organic fertilizer . We do have a wood splitter to make fire wood. All the work is outdoor or under a shelter.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We own the well known Backpacker Hostel where we accommodate our guests. Breakfast and Lunch at the Finca or at the Hostel also cocked from a family member on traditional fire stove.
What else ...
We do welcome serious Workawayers . My place is more for people who travel central America and like to spend a few days on a farm. We never have work for more then 4 to 5 days . Most volunteers are burned out in short time due to the heat and humidity here on the north coast of Honduras. Normally we do work from 07:00 till lunch. Afternoon you are free for enjoying the Caribbean culture Honduras. Bike rides, beach, we have ocean kayak's you can use, visiting the second biggest fort in the world...........ect. We do not have weekends ! so You can start on any-day of the week !
Please note we are all vaccinated and we like our volunteers to be vaccinated too !!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Small campervans can easy stay on my finca.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 2 days off
Host ref number: 662422362824
Feedback (21)
21 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eline)
We had the pleasure to have Eline with us for a whole week . Eline did a excellent job no madder how hard it was she never complained. There was a lot of work with harvesting and preparing the cacao beans for fermentation where a pair of extra hands made a difference. Eline is the person you don't have to explain much she just had a look and… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eline) for host
Really great first experience as a workawayer! It was super interesting to discover all the work required to produce cocoa products! Roli is very kind and keen on sharing all his knowledge and the process of cocoa with you. His wife and her family are very velcoming, always available to answer your questions, have a little chat or make you… read more
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Vitalij)
Julia and Vitalij worked on our Cacao Finca for one week . We where lucky to have them for a week with lots of work like harvesting cacao , splitting firewood and cleaning up a bamboo mess. The couple had no problem to adjust to heat and humidity . They did the job without any complains the same counts for the food we served no complains at all.… read more
(Very good
)
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Vitalij) for host
Wir hatten das Privileg, eine Woche auf der Kakao-Plantage bei einer einheimischen Familie in Honduras zu verbringen, und es war einfach unglaublich! Von dem Moment an, als wir ankamen, wurden wir herzlich von Rolli und seiner Familie empfangen und in ihre Gemeinschaft integriert.
Die Arbeit auf der Plantage war eine fantastische Möglichkeit,… read more
Die Arbeit auf der Plantage war eine fantastische Möglichkeit,… read more
7 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anja & Michael) for host
We spent an amazing week with Roli and Nelia. It was the perfect mix of physical (hard) work at the cacao farm and interesting work and insights into the processing. We definitely learned a lot!
They were very welcoming, we really enjoyed our conversations and getting to know the Hondurian culture. Last but not least, the food was delicious… read more
They were very welcoming, we really enjoyed our conversations and getting to know the Hondurian culture. Last but not least, the food was delicious… read more
5 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anja & Michael)
Anja and Michel worked with us for a week . This couple did a excellent job from the beginning to the last minute. Nothing was to heavy or to dirty for them. We did had some bad weather but we also found work to do around the house and in my small cacao product factory. I can only highly recommend Anja and Michael for any kind of work. They will… read more
(Excellent
)
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(4.8)
Cultural exchange:
(4.6)
Communication:
(4.7)
21 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eline)
We had the pleasure to have Eline with us for a whole week . Eline did a excellent job no madder how hard it was she never complained. There was a lot of work with harvesting and preparing the cacao beans for fermentation where a pair of extra hands made a difference. Eline is the person you don't have to explain much she just had a look and… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eline) for host
Really great first experience as a workawayer! It was super interesting to discover all the work required to produce cocoa products! Roli is very kind and keen on sharing all his knowledge and the process of cocoa with you. His wife and her family are very velcoming, always available to answer your questions, have a little chat or make you… read more
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Vitalij)
Julia and Vitalij worked on our Cacao Finca for one week . We where lucky to have them for a week with lots of work like harvesting cacao , splitting firewood and cleaning up a bamboo mess. The couple had no problem to adjust to heat and humidity . They did the job without any complains the same counts for the food we served no complains at all.… read more
(Very good
)
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Vitalij) for host
Wir hatten das Privileg, eine Woche auf der Kakao-Plantage bei einer einheimischen Familie in Honduras zu verbringen, und es war einfach unglaublich! Von dem Moment an, als wir ankamen, wurden wir herzlich von Rolli und seiner Familie empfangen und in ihre Gemeinschaft integriert.
Die Arbeit auf der Plantage war eine fantastische Möglichkeit,… read more
Die Arbeit auf der Plantage war eine fantastische Möglichkeit,… read more
7 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anja & Michael) for host
We spent an amazing week with Roli and Nelia. It was the perfect mix of physical (hard) work at the cacao farm and interesting work and insights into the processing. We definitely learned a lot!
They were very welcoming, we really enjoyed our conversations and getting to know the Hondurian culture. Last but not least, the food was delicious… read more
They were very welcoming, we really enjoyed our conversations and getting to know the Hondurian culture. Last but not least, the food was delicious… read more
5 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anja & Michael)
Anja and Michel worked with us for a week . This couple did a excellent job from the beginning to the last minute. Nothing was to heavy or to dirty for them. We did had some bad weather but we also found work to do around the house and in my small cacao product factory. I can only highly recommend Anja and Michael for any kind of work. They will… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Shuhei)
Shuhei was working on my Cacao farm for a few days . He tried to do his best . Shuhei for sure is more a office person but we did some work together and he had a experience how much work it is to cultivate Cacao . We wish Shuhei a save journey.
(Good
)
7 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marla & Jan Niklas)
We had the pleasure to have Marla and Jan Niklas working on our Cacao Finca for nearly a week. There was not allot of exiting work to do but the couple did a great job . Like all the volunteers we had this two where exhausted after 6 days of working in the hot and humid climate of the northern cost of Honduras. We wish Marla and Jan Niklas all the… read more
(Excellent
)
29 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Angela & Russell) for host
We had a great time at Roli and Nellia's farm, super friendly and fun people. The work was not difficult but the heat made it hard work at times! Great to learn a bit more of the culture (both Swiss and Honduran!) and how the cacao goes from plant to product. Would highly recommend to all other workawayers!
29 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela & Russell)
We had Angela and Russel for 4 days working on my finca and this couple did a excellent job. There was no need for large explanation they bout just grabbed the tools and started working. Sadly I was so busy with my other jobs so I did not have the time to spend with Angela and Russel like I normally do with volunteers.
This two are highly… read more
This two are highly… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Filippo )
Filippo was working for nearly a week on my Finca . We could tell he was not used to do physical work but he really tried to keep up . Heat and 90% humidity is not for every one and he was not complaining at all !! We enjoyed to have him tougher with a second volunteer with us . We wish Pilippo all the best and a save journey.
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Michael was working one week on my Finca . From the start we could tell he is used to work hard . He did a excellent job and it was hard to keep up with him. Michael like all the volunteers found out how hard it is working in tropical climate but he did enjoy to sweat . Mike is highly recommended. We wish him a save journey .
(Excellent
)
22 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
Roli & Nelia are two lovely people in this little hidden gem in Northern Honduras. I spent the week working with Roli, and he is full of knowledge and willing to share anything you ask. Come with questions. Nelia led the harvest and was fantastic person to chat with. She also makes the best baleada in Honduras. Highly recommended for people who… read more
23 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hanniiii) for host
Thank you so much for the days we could stay with you!
Harvesting colourful cacao fruits, cutting fire wood, separating the juicy beans for fermentation, gardening work with the beloved Bejuco, cutting some space for new trees with machetes & replanting …
And with every break we had some more cacao as a power-snack!
Luckily we could find some… read more
Harvesting colourful cacao fruits, cutting fire wood, separating the juicy beans for fermentation, gardening work with the beloved Bejuco, cutting some space for new trees with machetes & replanting …
And with every break we had some more cacao as a power-snack!
Luckily we could find some… read more
22 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanniiii)
Johanna and Angel stopped by to see if we would have some work . Looking around on my finca we found things to do and we decided to do a harvest . The young couple started without any questions. The second day we could left them working by them self. After we ran out of work on the finca Johanna and Angel helped us around the house for a few more… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabrielle & Tom)
Gabrielle and Tom volunteered on our Cacao Finca for one week . It was a pleasure to have this young couple with us and working with them. We had difficult weather conditions but it was no problem for the two to do a excellent job . Splitting wood trimming the Cacao trees and we managed to have a small harvest of Cacao with processing the pods… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Arthur & Armelle) for host
What a great time for us! Roli and Nelia did not had work for us but we managed to visit the finca and help for a day. How interesting! They have a lovely place and Omoa is a little unknown paradise. Such a great memory!
27 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur & Armelle)
Sadly we did not have work for Arthur and Armelle but we managed to have them for a one day Cacao harvest experience. It was a hot and humid day but this great couple did really well . We wish Arthur and Armelle all the best for there journey through C.A.
(Excellent
)
27 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Štěpán & Anna) for host
We worked at the farm and it was really great experience for us. We got the chance to see everything that is behind the main ingredience of chocolate - cacao beans. Work is hard but its fun, you wont find any other place in the world where you will sweat more :) only in the morning tho, after delicious lunch you have free time to explore Omoa and… read more
26 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Štěpán & Anna)
Štěpán and Anna worked on my Cacao Finca for a few days . It was really hard for them bringing out organic fertilizer and cutting back cacao trees. High temperature and over 90 % humidity brought the couple on there limits but they managed it great and got the job done. We had some fun together on the wood splitter. We wish the couple all the best… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucille & Corentin) for host
We spent one week working in the Roli&Nelia's cacao farm. It was really a nice experience, it's an hard job but it worth it and the farm is wonderful. We were lucky to to see almost all the process from the harvest to the finish products.
Roli and Nelia are hardworkers and they're happy to share their experiences with you. Roli is creating all his… read more
Roli and Nelia are hardworkers and they're happy to share their experiences with you. Roli is creating all his… read more
26 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucille & Corentin)
Lulu y Coco worked for one week at my Cacao finca. They had a hard time to adapt to heat an extreme humidity. Ones adapted the couple doing a excellent job . Harvesting cacao , trimming threes and bringing out organic fertilizer all by them self. Sadly I did had not much time for them because of my other job . We wish Lulu y Coco all the best for… read more
(Excellent
)
15 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
Roli and Nelia are amazing and such hard working people. they did everything to make me feel welcomed and at home and the food was excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed my time working on the finca and learning so much about growing and producing cacao. It is tough work so isn't for the faint hearted and I've never sweat so much in my life but is… read more
15 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Alex was working on our Cacao Finca for a few days . He was working hard making fences , trimming Cacao trees , helping to harvest and open the cacao beans . He told me he never sweat so much in his live. He did a excellent Job. I wish I would have had more work for him !! For sure Alex is a hard working person and easy going. We wish him all the… read more
(Excellent
)
7 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ulf & Maike)
Ulf and Maike staid nearly a week. It was a hard week for the couple . The heat and humidity was taking the energy out of them but they managed to hold on and doing a great job. We went to a whole bunch of different work and nothing was to difficult for the two. We wish Ulf and Maike a save journey .
(Very good
)
2 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ulf & Maike) for host
We volunteered for 5 days at Rolis place and it was a great experience. Luckily we could witness the whole process of cacao - fruit picking/harvesting, taking care of the trees /cutting, producing cacao butter, nibs and powder, and much more. Yes, it is hard work: hot and humid climate, lots of mosquitos & physical work. But we took our energy out… read more
17 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominika & Martin )
Thank for all your help Dominika and Martin, It was a pleasure to have you and working with you. There was no work to hard for you and you did your best to do the job . We all know working in this hot and humid climate is not for everybody .
We wish this couple a save journey.
We wish this couple a save journey.
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lennart)
Lennart was a great help on my Cacao Finca. He picked up fast what is to do and worked hard. We where glad to have him as a volunteer. He is one of the persons who can work anywhere.
(Excellent
)
20 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marlene & Leandro) for host
Overall we had a great stay with Roli and Nelia. We were lucky to be able to do different types of work: cutting trees, harvesting and fermentation-preparation. On two days there was rain so we could not work at the finca, but Roli kept us busy with packing cacao nibs and showed us the different steps of processing. The other day we were splitting… read more
16 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlene & Leandro)
After a few communication problems Leandro & Marlene managed to get to my Cacao Finca. Sadly we experienced some bad weather but the two did find a way to do a great work. The work on my finca is hard work so after 4 days Leandro & Marlene where little burned out and needed a beach day. I do recommend Leandro & Marlene for any kind of projects and… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Pius & Maximilian Patrick) for host
Wir haben den Ort mit gemischten Gefühlen verlassen. Auf der einen Seite war Rolli so freundlich uns einen Gepäckträger fürs Motorrad zu schweißen, auf der anderen Seite gab es keine gemeinsamen Mahlzeiten oder weiteren Austausch außerhalb der Arbeit. Weshalb wir uns ein wenig wie günstige Arbeiter behandelt gefühlt haben, mit welchen man weiter… read more
19 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Pius & Maximilian Patrick)
(Neutral
)
3 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host
To work with Roli and Nellja at the cacao plantage was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I learned so much about cacao and his production and Roli was so kind to explain everthing very detailed. The baleadas for the breakfast were uncredible. You will nowhere find better ones.
Because of the humidy and the mosquitos the work can be… read more
Because of the humidy and the mosquitos the work can be… read more
1 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)
Jakob worked for one week on my Cacao Finca with great energy and interest . Fast learning with a typical German touch to finish what he started no matter what it takes. We really liked to have Jakob helping us to finish an other small project we had. We wish Jakob all the best for his journey in Central America .
(Excellent
)
15 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
Good evening Roli and Nelia! I really have to thank you two very much for the amazing week I spent with you. Due to the fact that I’ve never done physical work in my life before, I am very grateful for this unique experience and everything that I have learned from you about the cacao and all the other plants you grow like bananas, avocados and… read more
15 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Marvin) for host
Dear Roli and Nelia, I really enjoyed to stay with you for one week! Roli knew to explain in a simple but exact way and Nelia was always happy and helped me. So I was able to learn a lot about Cacao.
Work was sometimes hard but started with great breakfast and ended everday with delicious lunch. Definitely an experience I'll never forget. Thank… read more
Work was sometimes hard but started with great breakfast and ended everday with delicious lunch. Definitely an experience I'll never forget. Thank… read more
12 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alexandra & Georg stayed for one week and did a excellent Job. It was not easy for them because the weather was miserable and rainy but this two Austrian kept working. I wish Alexandra & Georg all the best for there journey.
(Excellent
)
5 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Victoire & Joseph) for host
We had a great time at Roli’s place. Highly recommended if you want to discover cacao world.
Roli knows how to run a cacao finca perfectly and explains very well.
Nelia is such a nice person who also loves sharing her knowledges about tropical trees and medicinal herbs.
We worked in the morning and were free in the afternoon, the food is just… read more
Roli knows how to run a cacao finca perfectly and explains very well.
Nelia is such a nice person who also loves sharing her knowledges about tropical trees and medicinal herbs.
We worked in the morning and were free in the afternoon, the food is just… read more
4 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoire & Joseph)
It was not easy for Victoire and Joseph working on my finca for more then a week . It was hot and humid but the two did a excellent job. Trimming Cacao trees , cutting under growth with machete and fixing fences. My Finca is looking so much better. All I can say : Thanks allot and have a nice journey. All the best Roli & Nelia
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenna)
Jenna and Patrick did a great job. Sadly this couple arrived in a bad moment. I was so busy with a water project so I had no time for being with them. But after they went on with there journey I checked and I was pleased the way my finca looks. It was great to have Jenna and Patrick for a few days helping on my cacao farm.
(Very good
)
7 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Severin) for host
I really enjoyed my time at this Place and stayed there for about 10 days. It was a really cool experience and I could learn a lot about the cacao plant itself and the whole process from the cacao fruit to the cacao nibs. Roli could explain everything in an simple and clear way. He knew a lot about any other topic you can imagine as well. The work… read more
7 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Severin)
Severin was working on my Cacao Finca for more then a week. He is one of the guys you don't have to explain allot . Easy going , really helpful and hard working. Sadly I ran out of work for Severin. We had a great time together and we wish him all the best for hes journey.
(Excellent
)
28 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Zach) for host
I was able to stay for about a week at the farm, and loved it. I'm interested in one day starting a cacao farm, so was glad to spend time talking with someone who really knows what he's doing. The finca is a small (couple of hectares) farm on a slope. Work included chopping the underbrush with a machete, making concrete, splitting logs, and… read more
14 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Arnaud & Estelle)
After exchanging 10 mails the last two month, having a date set, arranging my part of the deal ( I have to say the date was set in the most busiest week of the year in Honduras ) Easter week ( Semana Santa ) they decided to cancel 3 days before arriving with the excuse they have only a few days left before caching a flight.
(No show)
29 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Meri & Mikael ) for host
Physically hard but rewarding job. We learned a lot during our stay and Roli explained how the farm and the cacao process works. It was great that you can stay only for a few days and still get going well and really feel that you can be useful. The hosts Roli and Nelia were really nice and welcoming and the food was great. The accommodation was… read more
28 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Meri & Mikael )
Great couple , easy going and hard working in any kind of condition. We had not the best weather and lots of mosquito but the M&M's where working hard , reliable and on time. We where lucky to have the two here for 5 days. We wish Mary and Mikael a save travel.
(Excellent
)
28 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Corinne & Florian) for host
At Roli we really liked it. You never stop learning in life, that's what this host proved to us.
If you like to get started and enjoy good food, this is the place for you. Roli and his wife are 2 totally nice and welcoming people. We can highly recommend it. Roli has seen and experienced so much of the world that he has really good ideas and tips… read more
If you like to get started and enjoy good food, this is the place for you. Roli and his wife are 2 totally nice and welcoming people. We can highly recommend it. Roli has seen and experienced so much of the world that he has really good ideas and tips… read more
28 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Corinne & Florian)
This Swiss / German couple stayed for 10 days and did a excellent job. Easy going no need for long explanations , really helpful with lots of useful skill, clean , on time, seeing the work, no complains at all. Sadly they had to move on and I was running low on work. We wish them all the best for there journey. Roli
(Excellent
)
