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I live in Melimoyu, a little village at the south of Chile. Melimoyu was the last colonization project in Chile developed by the Chilean state in 1980. Currently 35 people live in Melimoyu, and all of them started of as settlers. My family has a little hostel where workers in the salmon industry stay. I have an idea to start a tourism project in Melimoyu because it is a beautiful spot with lots to do and see-- we even have nearby a mystical volcano called Melimoyu. According to history, one can find in the slopes of this volcano a magical portal that is connected with the ceasares city.
We also started an organic agriculture project and we have 2 greenhouses
We are building an ecocampproject, it is a dome with an incredible view, now we are building 2 more domes that will be connected to terraces near the sea, we have a hostel and we work with tourists and workers from the salmon farm.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will have a fantastic experience living like colonists in the south of chile, and they can learn how to cultivate organic vegetables for themselves.
Projects involving children
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Help
I am working Now in a ecocamp protect if u want more information look in my Instagram account- ask me for the link, I have a ready one dome that I make with help of many volunteers from different countries, now u want to build to more and make some pad for trekking if u want enjoy this project u are welcome 🤗
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am working Now in a ecocamp protect if u want more information look in my Instagram account,, I have a ready one dome that I make with help of many volunteers from different countries, now u want to build to more and make some pad for trekking if u want enjoy this project u are welcome 🤗
Accommodation
On the family hostal
What else ...
To access Melimoyu you have to take a ferry from Quellon (on Chiloe Island). The ferry is sail 12 hours long. You can find more information by internet on the page of the ferry company: Naviera Austral.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 794385554894
Feedback (20)
23 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Akala & Brayden) for host
Akala and I planned to spend two weeks with Pia and ended up staying for closer to a month! It was our first Workaway and we loved it, we would definitely go back again 😃
The work was engaging and variable, including: picking cauchao, collecting seaweed and firewood, maintaining the greenhouses, cleaning and helping in the kitchen, and helping… read more
The work was engaging and variable, including: picking cauchao, collecting seaweed and firewood, maintaining the greenhouses, cleaning and helping in the kitchen, and helping… read more
1 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ella & James) for host
We spent two wonderful weeks with Pia and her family on Melimoyu. We felt at once very welcome and included in the family.
It was so interesting to hear all the stories of how they came to this place and how life has been getting to where they are now. Pia is a very inspiring and interesting person with so much creativity and passion to share. We… read more
It was so interesting to hear all the stories of how they came to this place and how life has been getting to where they are now. Pia is a very inspiring and interesting person with so much creativity and passion to share. We… read more
26 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Clemence & Thomas et clemence) for host
Estaba una estancia increible !
Fuimos al hosteria de Pia 2 semanas pero nos podimos quedar mas tiempo porque es un lugar hermoso y magico.
Pia es una mujer muy interesante, podemos hablar de todo con ella y descubrir bien el Chile.
Hicimos trabajos variados, preparamos los hivernaderos, fosa sceptica 😉
limpieza, cocina hay que hacer de todo.… read more
Fuimos al hosteria de Pia 2 semanas pero nos podimos quedar mas tiempo porque es un lugar hermoso y magico.
Pia es una mujer muy interesante, podemos hablar de todo con ella y descubrir bien el Chile.
Hicimos trabajos variados, preparamos los hivernaderos, fosa sceptica 😉
limpieza, cocina hay que hacer de todo.… read more
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23 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Akala & Brayden) for host
Akala and I planned to spend two weeks with Pia and ended up staying for closer to a month! It was our first Workaway and we loved it, we would definitely go back again 😃
The work was engaging and variable, including: picking cauchao, collecting seaweed and firewood, maintaining the greenhouses, cleaning and helping in the kitchen, and helping… read more
The work was engaging and variable, including: picking cauchao, collecting seaweed and firewood, maintaining the greenhouses, cleaning and helping in the kitchen, and helping… read more
1 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ella & James) for host
We spent two wonderful weeks with Pia and her family on Melimoyu. We felt at once very welcome and included in the family.
It was so interesting to hear all the stories of how they came to this place and how life has been getting to where they are now. Pia is a very inspiring and interesting person with so much creativity and passion to share. We… read more
It was so interesting to hear all the stories of how they came to this place and how life has been getting to where they are now. Pia is a very inspiring and interesting person with so much creativity and passion to share. We… read more
26 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Clemence & Thomas et clemence) for host
Estaba una estancia increible !
Fuimos al hosteria de Pia 2 semanas pero nos podimos quedar mas tiempo porque es un lugar hermoso y magico.
Pia es una mujer muy interesante, podemos hablar de todo con ella y descubrir bien el Chile.
Hicimos trabajos variados, preparamos los hivernaderos, fosa sceptica 😉
limpieza, cocina hay que hacer de todo.… read more
Fuimos al hosteria de Pia 2 semanas pero nos podimos quedar mas tiempo porque es un lugar hermoso y magico.
Pia es una mujer muy interesante, podemos hablar de todo con ella y descubrir bien el Chile.
Hicimos trabajos variados, preparamos los hivernaderos, fosa sceptica 😉
limpieza, cocina hay que hacer de todo.… read more
2 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Brice) for host
My workaway with Pia was an incredible experience. Let me start with the location. Melimoyu is a magnificent land of nature, far from the cities, surrounded by mountains and lakes. Pia made me feel very welcome. She let us organise our working days. As far as I was concerned, I started to build a path, clear land and cut wood. The accommodation… read more
2 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ed)
Muchas gracias Ed por toda tu ayuda que tengas un lindo viaje.
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
Pasé una semana única, exótica, y sorprendente en la casa de Pía. Es una mujer entera, divertida, generosa, qui me hizo sentir como en casa (aunque mi español no me permitó comunicar con ella con la fluidez que quería) . La comida fue super rica todos los días, la habitación super cómoda. Llovía arto casi toda la semana pero fue un lugar perfecto… read more
20 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
What a great experience it was to stay one month in Melimoyu.
Pia is an impressive woman, with a lot a of courage. She's achieve so much in this this little village where everything is harder to do because of the distance from everywhere. I didn't get the chance to know his two daughters so I hope I'll have the chance to come back in the future.… read more
Pia is an impressive woman, with a lot a of courage. She's achieve so much in this this little village where everything is harder to do because of the distance from everywhere. I didn't get the chance to know his two daughters so I hope I'll have the chance to come back in the future.… read more
4 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie)
Well in my experience at workaway always was good but in at case of Charlie I was so tied with him, cos I always I have to say what to do. He can take his plate at put at dishwasher, he star the day at 10.30 am and some days 11 amHe was at sofa reading the most all time. At same time I have 2 Brazilian volunteer that they help me a lot, I have to… read more
(Negative)
3 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
I had a disheartening experience in Melimoyu. Most of the work consisted of collecting, cutting, and stacking firewood for the coming winter. I also did other landscaping type work (weeding greenhouses, cutting roots out of the ground with axes to build a vegetable garden...) and scraped silicone sealant off windows with improvised blades and… read more
17 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Timothy)
Tim was almost 2 moth with my family, helping us in many thing , work at the hostal, cooking, putting glasses in a dome, teaching English to the girls, we also did some excursion in kayak and spend nice time together, he was part of my family and we enjoy the time together, I hope that some days he came to visit me again, If you find Tim somewhere… read more
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Timothy) for host
I came here last minute planning to spend 2 weeks helping out, despite the rain:asterisk_symbol:️ i stayed 7 weeks. I enjoyed just chilling out and helping when needed, doing the odd spot of biscuit making, chopping lots of wood, making fires. I went kayaking several times which was great. We got to eat crabs we caught in the trap and once we ate… read more
6 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nela) for host
Pia brings the world to Melimoyu and Melimoyu to the world!
After briefly leaving me stranded in the rain, cold and wind, as I arrived from the ferry on my first night. I thought to my self... what am I doing here?! This was quickly clarified for me by Pia's openness and generosity. Pia has a thirst for life and knowledge! We shared many… read more
After briefly leaving me stranded in the rain, cold and wind, as I arrived from the ferry on my first night. I thought to my self... what am I doing here?! This was quickly clarified for me by Pia's openness and generosity. Pia has a thirst for life and knowledge! We shared many… read more
13 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Morgane) for host
Un maravillioso tiempo en la vida de Pia en Melimoyu! Si tiene la opportunidad de ir par aya, no te arrepentirás!
Icemos muchas cosas differente y los dias no se parecen lo mismo!
Muchas gracias Pia y nos vemos pronto! :)
Icemos muchas cosas differente y los dias no se parecen lo mismo!
Muchas gracias Pia y nos vemos pronto! :)
7 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
si tienen la oportunidad se encontrar a kevin en algun lugar del mundo y quiere ser tu voluntario, no pierdas la oportunidad de conoserlo, es muy trabajador y entretenido, comigo trabajaron en la hosteria, limpiando un terreno y siempre andan buscando que hacer, tambien bailan en la cocina :kissing_heart:
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host
I had the most amazing time working at Pia's place. Melimoyu is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited - it is so tranquil and green and lovely. I worked in the kitchen mainly but also helped burn/ clear areas outside the eco dome that she is creating. Pia has two workers - chef Bianka and laborour Luchito who are such lovely and… read more
12 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Abood) for host
I had really good time working with Pia and her amazing family. Melimoyu is a magical place, surrounded by nature in every direction. I enjoyed preparing the table and serving the food for the guests and helping them in the kitchen, we cleaned the forest for Pia's tourism project, we fixed the water pipes, I did some carpentry, I cut the wood for… read more
22 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mickaël)
Misael
Es de eso voluntarios que te dan como de lloran cuando se van, desde que llegó Melimoyu puso mañosa la obra y me ayudó en la cocina además de empapelarla con palabras en francés para que todos pudiéramos aprender un poco, siempre súper alegre como un pequeño duende que giraba en torno a todo, me ayudó también con transporte de pasajero y… read more
Es de eso voluntarios que te dan como de lloran cuando se van, desde que llegó Melimoyu puso mañosa la obra y me ayudó en la cocina además de empapelarla con palabras en francés para que todos pudiéramos aprender un poco, siempre súper alegre como un pequeño duende que giraba en torno a todo, me ayudó también con transporte de pasajero y… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mickaël) for host
La crème de la crème!! Haha
Viví en Melimoyu una experiencia maravillosa! Pía y su familia me dejaron entrar en su mundo de optimismo y buena onda, y la pasé super bien!
Fue el voluntariado lo mas completo que conocí, se puede tratar de enseñar francés a las dos niñas super avanzadas, cocinar, servir, cortar leña, troncos, plantar ajos, lechugas y… read more
Viví en Melimoyu una experiencia maravillosa! Pía y su familia me dejaron entrar en su mundo de optimismo y buena onda, y la pasé super bien!
Fue el voluntariado lo mas completo que conocí, se puede tratar de enseñar francés a las dos niñas super avanzadas, cocinar, servir, cortar leña, troncos, plantar ajos, lechugas y… read more
22 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mia)
Mía llego a Melimoyu a tráenos un poco de Alemania a nuestra casa, es muy positiva y alegre siembre con la dispocision de cooperar con todo, les hizo clases de Ikido a los niños los cuales estaban muy contento y les enseño unas canciones de en alemán a mis hijas.
Mia te deseo la mejor suerte en tu viajes.
Mia te deseo la mejor suerte en tu viajes.
(Excellent)
7 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mia) for host
Muchísimas gracias a todos ustedes para mi tiempo en Melimoyu.
Lo pasé muy bien, aprendiendo muchas cosas nuevas.
Pía me ayudó a descubrir la preparación de cochayuyo y pude hacer la experiencia de pescar.
Fue un placer enseñarles a Flor y Mati, cantemos juntos y compartimos un buen tiempo. De hecho me dieron la oportunidad de practicar un poco de… read more
Lo pasé muy bien, aprendiendo muchas cosas nuevas.
Pía me ayudó a descubrir la preparación de cochayuyo y pude hacer la experiencia de pescar.
Fue un placer enseñarles a Flor y Mati, cantemos juntos y compartimos un buen tiempo. De hecho me dieron la oportunidad de practicar un poco de… read more
22 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco & Chiara)
Francesco y Chiara
Fueron mis voluntarios por más de un mes y pasaron hacer parte de nuestra familia,ambos son muy colaboradores y buenas personas.
Si tienen la oportunidad de tenerlos como voluntarios no olviden decirle a franchesco que les prepare una de sus pizzas son las mejores.:slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile:
Fueron mis voluntarios por más de un mes y pasaron hacer parte de nuestra familia,ambos son muy colaboradores y buenas personas.
Si tienen la oportunidad de tenerlos como voluntarios no olviden decirle a franchesco que les prepare una de sus pizzas son las mejores.:slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile:
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Chiara) for host
The experience with Pia and her family has been something really behind any of our expectation: their joy, smiles and super cheerful way of living have made us feeling completely involved in the magic Melimoyu's atmosphere!
We strongly recommend this experience to anyone who would like to live in strict contact with the local community and breath… read more
We strongly recommend this experience to anyone who would like to live in strict contact with the local community and breath… read more
13 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Michał)
Michal
We spend very nice time together, if this kind of people that travel for the world, and keep some special thing of the each place, he tray to help to people when they are in troubles, he hepl in earthqueak in nepal and know he will travel to peru to help with the alluvium.
Haved good travel Michal and when you will be old you haved a lots… read more
We spend very nice time together, if this kind of people that travel for the world, and keep some special thing of the each place, he tray to help to people when they are in troubles, he hepl in earthqueak in nepal and know he will travel to peru to help with the alluvium.
Haved good travel Michal and when you will be old you haved a lots… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michał) for host
I have spend with Pia and her family almost week and during this time I felt like part of her family. I really enjoyed work in this beautiful part of Chille, and its nice to work to create something good, like eko farm. In hope that you dream came true. Thank you Pia
Hugs for everybody
Michal
Ps. Meals are delicious
Hugs for everybody
Michal
Ps. Meals are delicious
11 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Shelley & Chris)
Shelly and Pauli
They are very nice person and very hard worked, we work together in the green house and also they helpme in the hostery, all the time they are very enthusiast and positive and askme is a need help in something more.
Thanks Shelly and Paly for came see you in next time
They are very nice person and very hard worked, we work together in the green house and also they helpme in the hostery, all the time they are very enthusiast and positive and askme is a need help in something more.
Thanks Shelly and Paly for came see you in next time
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Iliana & Hunter) for host
What can I say about Pia and her family that accurately describes the incredible experience we had... First off, Pia is a wonderful and warm person. She is extremely accepting and open minded, as most traveling types are. Her two daughters, Flo and Mati, are reflections of their mother´s openness. Without hestitation they accepted us into their… read more
17 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anita & Vincent)
Anita and Vicent
they are a very nice couple we enjoin alot the time together.they theach english to my girl and we made great trip in Melimoyu.
if do you have the oportunity that Anita and Vincet visit to you dont miss that.
they are a very nice couple we enjoin alot the time together.they theach english to my girl and we made great trip in Melimoyu.
if do you have the oportunity that Anita and Vincet visit to you dont miss that.
(Excellent)
13 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anita & Vincent) for host
Me and my boyfriend spent amazing two weeks with Pia and her family. They treated us like one part of the family. Except few hours helping in week days, sometimes Pia and her daughters companies with us to discovery the island. We went hiking and picked algae from the sea shore to make local cuisine. All the family are generous and easy going.… read more
17 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rui & Jeff)
we spend very nice time with Jeff and Rui
in Melimoyu, they are very kind person and enjoin all the activity that do together. and also we have very nice cultural interchange we tolk abaut the travels, dreams and life.
if you have the oportunity to invite to Rui and Jeff dont miss.
the best wishes for the Rui and Jeff i hope see you in other… read more
in Melimoyu, they are very kind person and enjoin all the activity that do together. and also we have very nice cultural interchange we tolk abaut the travels, dreams and life.
if you have the oportunity to invite to Rui and Jeff dont miss.
the best wishes for the Rui and Jeff i hope see you in other… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rui & Jeff) for host
Pia made our time in Souther Chile very memorable. She is a great person to hang out with and she took such good care of us. She picked us up and dropped us off from the Ferry. She fed us three amazing meals a day and always made time to hang out and drive us to a few places in town. She has a super positive outlook on her life, her children,… read more
11 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I enjoyed being there in Melimoyu and working with Pia. Pia is great because she is never pushy or demanding and is very tranquilo. I highly recommend to go there to volunteer!
10 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Thancks You for every thing Michael, Michael is a very good person and also good Friend.
The best for you in your next trip.
The best for you in your next trip.
(Very good)
