Help our family in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

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  Description

  Hello we are a family of 5, we live in the driest desert in the world, in San Pedro de Atacama, but nature has shown us its power with the last rains of the altiplanic winter, we are in charge of a beautiful adobe house that has more than 150 years, but the reconstruction, remodeling and care requires the help of all possible hands, especially those who want to learn to work in natural materials and enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful place.
  
  Hola somos una familia de 5, vivimos en el desierto mas seco del mundo, en San Pedro de Atacama, pero la naturaleza nos ha manifestado su poder con las últimas lluvias del invierno altiplánico, tenemos a cargo una hermosa casa de adobe que tiene mas de 150 años, pero la reconstrucción, remodelación y cuidado requiere la ayuda de todas las manos posibles, sobre todo quienes quieran aprender a trabajar en materiales naturales y disfrutar de la tranquilidad de este bello lugar.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Farmstay help

  Help with Eco Projects

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  Art Projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  It offers accommodation in camping and half board (breakfast, lunch). You will learn from construction with traditional and natural materials, to garden care and management of typical areas of the desert, food processing and general home care. It is a unique experience in a pleasant family atmosphere, in a magical place.
  
  Se ofrece alojamiento en camping y media pensión (desayuno, almuerzo). Se aprenderá desde construcción con materiales tradicionales y naturales, hasta cuidado de huertas y manejo de zonas típicas del desierto, elaboración de alimentos y cuidados de casa en general. Es una experiencia única en un grato ambiente familiar, en un lugar mágico.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Rebuild walls and roofs of adobe, help with traditional techniques of field maintenance and care of natural areas and gardens, conservation of traditions and alternative ways of life linked to the land, implementation of recycling and composting systems, artistic projects, etc.
  
  Reconstruir muros y techos de adobe, ayudar con técnicas tradicionales de mantención del campo y cuidado de zonas naturales y huertos, conservación de tradiciones y formas de vida alternativa ligadas a la tierra, implementación de sistemas de reciclaje y compostaje, proyectos artísticos, etc.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Camping area, consisting of tent, mattress and sleeping bag, with hot water shower and outdoor kitchen.
  
  We offer breakfast (tea, coffee, bread, milk, cheese, avocado, jam, etc.) and Lunch (vegetables, chicken, fish, fruit, etc.)
  
  Zona de camping, consistente en carpa, colchón y saco de dormir, con ducha agua caliente y cocina al aire libre.

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  What else ...

  It is a desert so the thermal variation is great between day and night, should always have water, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses, also have good disposition with animals and children, since we work with both and especially have to win Learn about life in the oasis of San Pedro de Atacama.
  
  Es un desierto por lo que la variación térmica es grande entre día y noche, deben tener siempre agua, bloqueador solar, sombrero y gafas de sol,además tener buena disposición con animales y niños, dado que trabajamos con ambos y sobre todo tener ganar de aprender acerca de la vida en el oasis de San Pedro de Atacama.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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