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Connect with nature and live off-grid near Santa Marta, Colombia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Living with purpose in the Sierra Nevada 🌿

    Hi! I'm a 23-year-old living on a farm in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. I'm passionate about cooking, I do tattoos, and I'm about to begin building my own house using bioconstruction techniques, bamboo, and permaculture—so I'm looking for volunteers who want to be part of this dream from the very beginning.

    Here we live in harmony with nature, take care of the land, grow our own food, and share daily tasks with love (gardening, animal care, cooking, cleaning). It's a place where everyone can leave their mark. Come disconnect from the city, experience Colombian rural life, and connect with local people—and yourself.

    Viviendo con propósito en la Sierra Nevada 🌿

    Hola, soy un chico de 23 años que vive en una finca en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Me dedico a la cocina, hago tatuajes. Actualmente, estoy por comenzar la construcción de mi propia casa con técnicas de bioconstrucción, bambú y permacultura, así que busco voluntarios que quieran ser parte de este sueño desde el inicio.

    Aquí vivimos en armonía con la naturaleza, cuidamos de la tierra, cultivamos nuestra comida, compartimos tareas con amor (huerta, animales, cocina, limpieza), y creamos un ambiente donde cada persona puede dejar su huella. Este es un lugar para desconectarse de la ciudad, conocer la vida del campo colombiano y conectar con gente local y con uno mismo.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Camping
    Dancing
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
    Architecture
    Art & design
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Gardening
    Hitchhiking
    Performing arts
    Plant care
    Culture
    Farming
    Pets
    Politics / Social justice
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Technology
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    🌿✨ VOLUNTEERING IN THE SIERRA NEVADA OF SANTA MARTA ✨🌿

    Hi! I'm Jacobo, 23 years old, living in Paso del Mango, a magical village in the Sierra Nevada of Colombia. I manage a small farm where I live with people who, although not blood relatives, are my chosen family — a tribe of heart and love. Here, we’re building a life project rooted in nature, community, simplicity, and connection.

    I’m beginning a beautiful new chapter: building my own house using natural techniques, growing a sustainable garden, caring for a small farm, and creating a space for sharing, learning, joy, and creativity.
    That’s why I’m looking for volunteers with good vibes, open to cultural exchange and eager to contribute with their hands, hearts, and ideas.

    💡 Got experience in natural building, architecture, or sustainable design?
    It would be amazing to have your help imagining and building this home from scratch — combining bamboo, permaculture, gardens, and creativity. Whether you're an expert or just eager to learn by doing, this could be a place for you to leave a mark.

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    🛏 What do we offer?

    Accommodation in hammocks, tents or mats

    A rustic third floor, perfect for chilling or sleeping

    Bathroom, shower, a natural river and a sky full of stars

    A wild environment full of bugs, fruit, warmth, and good energy

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    🍲 What do we ask?

    We cannot provide food for the moment so we ask for a 8 USD per day fee for buying food for you and to share with everyone here. We will provide 3 meals a day.
    We only ask you to have a positive vibration, we are surrounded by nature so take your time to breathe and relax. We are chilling in the middle of the jungle.

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    💪🏽 What will you do?

    👉🏽 Around 2 hours of help per day (flexible), in activities like:

    Cooking, cleaning and keeping spaces organized

    Helping in the garden or with the animals

    Natural building projects

    Social media, creativity, or any skill you want to share


    ⏰ Meals have set times, but if you work online like me, we can adapt the rhythm together.

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    🌿 A few tips:

    This is a wild and natural environment. You’ll see insects, feel the heat, hear frogs, walk barefoot, and maybe sleep with bugs nearby.
    This is not a hotel — it’s a chance to experience authentic rural life in Colombia. So please bring:

    Long pants and long sleeves

    Comfortable shoes

    Natural or regular repellent

    Swimsuit

    Your tent or mosquito net (if you have one)

    And most importantly — a great attitude!

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    This is a space to live with joy, respect and gratitude. We’re not here to control or judge, but to grow and learn together.
    I give my best, and I expect the same from everyone who joins this adventure.

    ✨ If this resonates with you, send me a message.
    The Sierra and I are waiting for you with open arms!

    — Jacobo 🌞


    🌿✨ VOLUNTARIADO EN LA SIERRA NEVADA DE SANTA MARTA ✨🌿

    ¡Hola! Soy Jacobo, tengo 23 años y vivo en Paso del Mango, una vereda mágica en la Sierra Nevada de Colombia. Administro una finca donde convivo con personas que, aunque no son familia de sangre, son mi familia del alma. Aquí estamos construyendo un proyecto de vida con amor, naturaleza, comunidad y conciencia.

    Estoy empezando una etapa hermosa: construir mi casa con bioconstrucción, montar una huerta autosostenible, cuidar una pequeña granja y levantar un espacio donde podamos compartir, aprender, crear y fluir.
    Por eso, busco voluntari@s de buena vibra, abiertos al intercambio cultural, que quieran conectar con la tierra y aportar con sus talentos y energía.

    💡 ¿Tienes experiencia en bioconstrucción, arquitectura o diseño sostenible?
    Sería increíble contar contigo para imaginar y construir mi casa desde cero, un espacio que combine bambú, permacultura, huerta y creatividad. Si tienes visión, sensibilidad o simplemente ganas de aprender haciendo, ¡este puede ser tu lugar!

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    🛏 ¿Qué ofrecemos?

    Alojamiento en hamaca, carpa o colchoneta

    Un tercer piso rústico y hermoso para descansar

    Baño, ducha, río, montaña y cielo estrellado

    Un entorno vivo lleno de bichos, frutas, calorcito y buena onda

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    🍲 ¿Qué pedimos?

    No podemos proveer comida por el momento asi que pedimos un aporte de 8 USD al día para tu alimentación y compartir con los demás. Proveemos 3 comidas al día.
    Solo te pedimos que tengas una vibracion positiva, estamos rodeados de naturaleza asi que tomate tu tiempo para respirar y relajarte. Estamos parchados en medio de la selva.
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    💪🏽 ¿Y qué harías?

    👉🏽 2 horitas diarias de ayuda (flexibles) en tareas como:

    Cocina, limpieza y orden de espacios

    Cuidado de la huerta o los animalitos

    Apoyo en bioconstrucción

    Comunicación o redes sociales

    O simplemente compartir desde tu arte o saber


    ⏰ Las comidas tienen horarios fijos, pero si trabajas en línea como yo, lo podemos organizar.

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    🌿 Recomendaciones:

    Este lugar es natural y salvaje. Vas a ver insectos, sentir calor, oír ranas, caminar entre piedras y a veces dormir con bichos cerca. No es un hotel: es una experiencia de vida rural real. Por eso, trae:

    Ropa larga (día y noche)

    Zapatos cómodos

    Repelente

    Traje de baño

    Tu carpa o toldillo (si tienes)

    ¡Y muchas ganas de vivir algo distinto!

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    Este es un lugar para vivir con alegría, respeto y gratitud. No venimos a imponer ni a criticar, sino a aprender juntos. Yo doy lo mejor de mí, y espero lo mismo de quienes llegan.

    ✨ Si esto te vibra, mándame un mensajito.
    ¡La Sierra y yo te esperamos con los brazos abiertos!

    — Jacobo 🌞

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for volunteers who want to be part of this story. The help we need includes:

    Bioconstruction (mud ovens, natural structures, roofs, etc.).

    Design and maintenance of vegetable gardens and agricultural areas.

    Animal care (chickens, fish, pets)

    Creative cooking

    Cleaning and general organization of the space

    Support in social networking, marketing and cultural or educational activities.

    Buscamos voluntarios que quieran ser parte de esta historia. La ayuda que necesitamos incluye:

    Bioconstrucción (hornos de barro, estructuras naturales, techos, etc.)

    Diseño y mantenimiento de huertas y zonas agrícolas

    Cuidado de animales (pollos, peces, mascotas)

    Cocina creativa

    Limpieza y organización general del espacio

    Apoyo en redes sociales, marketing y actividades culturales o educativas

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I want to learn Deutsch so if you´re interested in making a language interchange I am open.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer accommodation in hammocks, tents or a shared room. It’s a rustic, simple space, but full of love, nature, and good vibes. You can bring your own tent or hammock. We also have one tent and 2 hammocks and the shared room is for volunteers so you will be sharing it with your peers.
    We have basic vegetables like ananas, banana, platano and mango when it is their season.

    Ofrecemos alojamiento en hamacas o tiendas de campaña. Es un espacio rústico, sencillo, pero lleno de amor, naturaleza y buena energía. Puedes traer tu propia tienda de campaña o hamaca. Tenemos una tienda de campaña y 2 hamacas además la habitación compartida es para los voluntarios por lo que la compartirás con tus compañeros.
    Tenemos verduras básicas como piña, bananos, plátanos y mango en temporada.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our home is your home while you are here. These are some of our adventurous rules:

    Quiet from 10:30 p.m. to rest and respect everyone but there are spaces where you can stay longer if you wish such as the campfire and part of the common space.

    If you see plastic on the floor, pick it up! We are part of the solution.

    Bathrooms, kitchen and common areas should always remain neat and organized.

    Tools are always put back where they belong.

    Helping with daily chores (cooking, cleaning, tidying) is part of the experience.

    Propose challenges, games, workshops or ideas - we love creativity!

    One of the important rules: Be happy while doing every task in our home, remember that you are part of it as long as you live here and enjoy every moment in the presence of your true self. This is the golden rule.

    Nuestro hogar es tu hogar mientras estés aquí. Estas son algunas de nuestras reglas aventureras:

    Silencio a partir de las 10:30 p.m. para descansar y respetar a todos pero hay espacios donde puedes quedarte más tiempo si lo deseas como la fogata y parte del espacio común.

    Si ves plástico en el suelo, ¡recógelo! Somos parte de la solución.

    Los baños, cocina y zonas comunes siempre deben permanecer aseados y organizados.

    Las herramientas vuelven siempre a su lugar.

    Ayudar en las tareas diarias (cocina, limpieza, orden) es parte de la experiencia.

    Propon retos, juegos, talleres o ideas. ¡Nos encanta la creatividad!

    Una de las reglas importantes: Ser feliz mientras realizas cada labor en nuestro hogar, recuerda que eres parte de él mientras vivas acá y disfruta cada momento en presecia de tu verdadero ser. Esta es la regla de oro.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Pedimos un aporte conciente para el internet si trabajas en línea

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Cualquier mascota que quieras traer es bienvenida

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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