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9 Feb 2025
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Description
We are a Chilean farm which looks at organic aquaculture. We work with a systemic approach looking at heterogeneity energy, reuse of productive waste and recycling. We also focus on the use of primary energy available in the immediate ecological landscape.
We are a group who live on the farm and live with students and professionals from different places. Our farm is located 21 km south of the port of Valparaíso. We work with marine research and with cultures of different marine species.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In this organization, we carry out environmental activities and marine research. There is a job with primary energy and reuse of energies of the productive system. There are Exchange with others in the country who work or constantly visit the farm.
Help
We need volunteers for construction and maintenance on the farm. Besides works of control in our areas of research and production.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a hut that is shared with other people working on the farm. This account with bed, hot shower and all the basics needed to give you a pleasant stay. If goods with your partner, have a motorhome waiting for you.
What else ...
We are in a privileged place of central chile. 21 km south of the capital of culture and heritage that is Valparaiso. Our farm this side of a rocky beach and mixed with forests. It is a place to be in contact with nature and tranquility.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 714257426585
Feedback (19)
24 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nina & Anthony) for host
Nous avons passé 10 jours dans la farm avec Javier, un employé. On travaillait de 9h à 12h et de 15h à 17h dans l'entrepôt. Les tâches sont simples mais très répétitives: trier les différents coquillages, préparer les commandes, laver les bacs et le sol... Là-bas on est bien coupés du monde, selon les jours c'est sympa ou pesant ! Le lieu de vie… read more
27 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
My experience at the Aquaculture farm was a great success. Mario and Miguel took me under their wing and were great in helping me learn what needed to be done. Mario's cooking is great and I was well-fed the week that I stayed there. Accommodation is basic but is situated in the middle of a wood by the sea. We regularly shared information about… read more
7 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Konstantin)
kontastino Very calm person and adapt adaptable to the sitiaciones and to the tasks of the farm. Have a nice trip.
(Excellent
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3 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Konstantin) for host
Very nice place, great people and delicious seafood! In your free time you can do some kayaking... together with see lions! The place is remote and conditions are basic, but there is a special charm about it. I spent a wonderful week at granja marina. I highly recommend it!
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24 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nina & Anthony) for host
Nous avons passé 10 jours dans la farm avec Javier, un employé. On travaillait de 9h à 12h et de 15h à 17h dans l'entrepôt. Les tâches sont simples mais très répétitives: trier les différents coquillages, préparer les commandes, laver les bacs et le sol... Là-bas on est bien coupés du monde, selon les jours c'est sympa ou pesant ! Le lieu de vie… read more
27 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
My experience at the Aquaculture farm was a great success. Mario and Miguel took me under their wing and were great in helping me learn what needed to be done. Mario's cooking is great and I was well-fed the week that I stayed there. Accommodation is basic but is situated in the middle of a wood by the sea. We regularly shared information about… read more
7 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Konstantin)
kontastino Very calm person and adapt adaptable to the sitiaciones and to the tasks of the farm. Have a nice trip.
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Konstantin) for host
Very nice place, great people and delicious seafood! In your free time you can do some kayaking... together with see lions! The place is remote and conditions are basic, but there is a special charm about it. I spent a wonderful week at granja marina. I highly recommend it!
5 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kevin David & Soizic) for host
The place is unbelievable. Right on the water with a view on Valparaiso. Aldo, Miguel, Marcelo & Javier are so friendly guys and the work in the farm is interesting (sorting, checking and packing seafood). Just be aware this place is completely remote (no internet, electricity at night and few walks around possible) and really basic conditions.… read more
13 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Danilo & Camila) for host
No tenemos palabras para describir este mes que pasamos con los pibes de Marine Farm!
Aldo, Miguel, Marcelo (el último camaronero de Valpo), Javier, los vecinos amigos, los perros, los voluntarios, todos hicieran de nuestra estadía un mes muy especial!
El trabajo es muy interesante, conocimos y probamos diversos tipos distintos de animales y… read more
Aldo, Miguel, Marcelo (el último camaronero de Valpo), Javier, los vecinos amigos, los perros, los voluntarios, todos hicieran de nuestra estadía un mes muy especial!
El trabajo es muy interesante, conocimos y probamos diversos tipos distintos de animales y… read more
29 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tijana) for host
This was quite unique experience.We had a great time staying at the farm. The work can be exhausting but yoi are getting addicted to it cause it is fun. I loved it.
Aldo, Miguel, and Marcelo are all wonderful people but don't expect them to pet you cause they have a loooot of work.
The place is beautiful and quet. It was very enjoyable.
Be sure… read more
Aldo, Miguel, and Marcelo are all wonderful people but don't expect them to pet you cause they have a loooot of work.
The place is beautiful and quet. It was very enjoyable.
Be sure… read more
9 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
I spent a week here and could easily have spent many more.
The work was interesting, the people are nice, and the area is breathtakingly beautiful!
Overall a great experience!
The work was interesting, the people are nice, and the area is breathtakingly beautiful!
Overall a great experience!
29 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hugo & Jodie) for host
We spent a good week in the farm. We were lucky to meet two young students doing their internship, we really enjoyed the time spending with them ! We can’t say a lot about Aldo, we havent saw him a lot as he works hard and doesn’t live in the farm. We have to warn potential volunteers about the work : you will work from 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm -… read more
6 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (James k) for host
We spent about 11 days with Aldo and Miguel and had a fantastic time. The work was interesting, we mainly packed and cared for shimp, sea urchins, piures, clams osyters you name it. A very little maintence work. Definetly a new experience. Always exciting to cook and eat new seafoods. The location is steller. The neighbors like to party and have… read more
12 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maxence & Rosalie) for host
We passed 2 weeks with Miguel, working at the Marine Farm. This guy is really really nice and dedicated to his job. It was very interesting to discover the aquaculture with him. The site is located in a dry pine forest, just above a wonderful little bay where we were lucky to see whales and seals. We had time to visit the area. Watch out,… read more
5 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Oswaldo) for host
That’s an incredible place to be. Located in Punta Curaumilla, the marine farm is surrounded by a lot of nature. There’s a place nearby, named "Playa de las Gaviotas", where it’s possible close observation of marine wolfs seated on a huge quartz vein embedded in the rocks. If you like party, there a beach named "Las Docas", an hour's walk from… read more
26 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gerard)
Gerard un excelente voluntario. Muy coperador y dispuesto. Mucho sentido de humor. Muy recomendable para ayudar en tu proyecto. Gracias gerard muchas suerte SH.
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gerard) for host
Estuve dos semanas en la granja de Aldo y fue una experiencia fantastica, aprendi muchas cosas y pase grandes momentos con todos ellos.
Si te gusta la naturaleza y vivir al lado del mar este es tu sitio, 100% recomendable.
Un gran abrazo para Aldo y Miguel
P.D. otro para Juliana ;)
Si te gusta la naturaleza y vivir al lado del mar este es tu sitio, 100% recomendable.
Un gran abrazo para Aldo y Miguel
P.D. otro para Juliana ;)
26 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorene & Pablo)
Excelente voluntarios muy coperadores y entusiastas. Mucha suerte les ira muy bien.
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lorene & Pablo) for host
El lugar es impresionante, los paisajes, las personas alrededor. A veces practicamos kayac y es posible recorrer un poco del mar en bote. La cabaña se encuentra en el bosque y a 10 minutos se encuentra una playa con rocas muy buena. Un poco más lejos (en el Faro) la vista, la flora y la fauna son increíbles. Laguna verde se encuentra lejos para ir… read more
17 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Eliott) for host
me quedé mas que un mes en lo del aldo, normalmente, no me quedo tanto en los lugares pero este fue muy especial !
la gente son muy buena onda, se arman buenas fiestas, se comen muchos mariscos, y igual se bebe arto vino !
los vecinos son muy buenos locos !
los proyectos de aldo y su vecino udo son muy interesantes y el lugar es precioso y… read more
la gente son muy buena onda, se arman buenas fiestas, se comen muchos mariscos, y igual se bebe arto vino !
los vecinos son muy buenos locos !
los proyectos de aldo y su vecino udo son muy interesantes y el lugar es precioso y… read more
18 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mayu) for host
Hola Aldo everyone around the marine farm! thank you very much for enjoyable 2 weeks.
The place is located just beside the beautiful ocean. Working for seafood was the first experience, and I had a great time with the staffs, other workawayers, and neighbors, even though my Spanish was almost nothing. We enjoyed fishing, cooking & eating outside… read more
The place is located just beside the beautiful ocean. Working for seafood was the first experience, and I had a great time with the staffs, other workawayers, and neighbors, even though my Spanish was almost nothing. We enjoyed fishing, cooking & eating outside… read more
29 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
2 weeks with Aldo & Miguel was an awesome experience learning about the marine supply industry in Chile internationally. Alice was there at the same time and we cook, cook & cook seafood, sharing our Asian Culture in cooking, barbecuing & eating seafood. I will not forget having a companion with Miguel eating a dish of Jaiba & Camarones together.… read more
8 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Annesophie & Nicolas) for host
We stayed in aldo's farm ten days, it was a good experience in this beautiful place. Indeed, the farm is in front of ocean and the landscape around is very amazing. Thanks to Miguel and Marco to teach us about aquaculture and their friendly mind. Also, the neighbours are really cool and good singer ; they have a famous song ;)
Aldo and his family… read more
Aldo and his family… read more
15 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Sonia)
Recibimos a martin y sonia en nuestra granja. Lo pasamos muy bien con ellos!! Son muy trabajadores y aprendimos mucho de ellos. Esperamos verlos pronto y que tengan un muy buen viaje a tokyo!! Suerte!!
(Excellent)
14 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Sonia) for host
Nos quedamos aquí con Aldo y Miguel por dos semanas y fue una experiencia fantástica. El trabajo es interesante, en particular si te interesa fauna marina, tienen muchas especies. El trabajo es muy variado para nosotros consistió de limpiar tanques, empacar los creaturas, sortear camarón, sacar mortalidad de los tanques y cuidar los organismos … read more
19 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Brody & Justine) for host
I stayed with Aldo for two weeks and really enjoyed my time there! Both Aldo and Miguel, another worker there, are very nice and generous! The work isn't too hard and the amount of work is very reasonable. Besides that, it is a beautiful location outside of Valpo. I recommend a stay here!
