Fun ecological making in Chilean Patagonia (Puerto Varas-Ensenada route)

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  Description

  Hi! we have an entertaining job of ecological construction in the south of Chile in front of the Llanquihue lake, a few minutes to wonderful century-old forests. We are looking for very committed, proactive, resolute, adaptable and hardworking travelers. It is a good accommodation and varied food. We are with the heart open to receive people who value the simplicity of life. We hope to have fun together! Come to know our culture and beautiful natural environment.
  
  Hola! tenemos un entretenido trabajo de construcción ecológica en el sur de Chile frente al lago Llanquihue, a minutos de maravillosos bosques centenarios. Buscamos viajeros muy comprometidos, proactivos, resueltos, adaptables y esforzados. Es un buen alojamiento y alimentación variada. Nosotros estamos con el corazón abierto a recibir personas que valoren lo sencillo de la vida. Vengan a conocer nuestra cultura y hermoso ambiente natural. Esperamos pasarlo bien juntos!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance

  Farmstay help

  Help with Eco Projects

  Help around the house

  Language practice

  Art Projects

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  They will learn some techniques of bioconstruction in a calm environment, they will know a tourist place of world interest: Puerto Varas, northern limit of Chilean Patagonia They will learn some techniques of bioconstruction and agroecology in a quiet environment, they will know a tourist place of world interest: Puerto Varas, northern limit of Chilean Patagonia
  Area
  Aprenderán algunas técnicas de bioconstrucción y agroecología en un ambiente tranquilo, conocerán un lugar turístico de interés mundial: Puerto Varas, límite norte de la Patagonia chilena

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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

  We need help to finish our eco-housing in clay plaster, paint with lime and general DIY details We need help for the garden and minor works in bioconstruction
  
  Necesitamos ayuda para la huerta y obras menores en bioconstrucción

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Beginner

  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

  House for 6 people, surrounded by beautiful nature and with view of Lake Llanquihue. Access near the lake and river Fish. Food pantry (fruit and vegetables) and non-perishable foods. Located 19 km from Puerto Varas, on the way to Ensenada, the main tourist route of the Los Lagos Region.
  
  
  Casa para 2 personas, rodeada de hermosa naturaleza, acceso cerca al lago y río Pescado. Despensa de alimentos frescos (fruta y verdura) y no perecibles.
  Ubicada a 19 km de Puerto Varas, camino a Ensenada, principal ruta turística de la Región de Los Lagos.

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  What else ...

  From our lodging, you can find the following sites of interest:
  - Puerto Varas at 19 km is the Chilean city that has more national monuments according to its number of inhabitants. You will find free tours (Galería Sur Vivo), entertaining exhibitions (Galería Bosque Nativo, CAMM, Dreams) and delicious local cuisine. It is the closest city and best connected with public transport from Río Pescado.
  - Approximately 30 km to the East there are wonderful natural monuments: Petrohue Falls, Todos Los Santos Lake, Osorno Volcano, Cascadas Waterfall and Laguna Verde.
  - On the other side of Lake Llanquihue -45 km approx- you will find the best theater in Chile with an excellent culture offer: Teatro del Lago in Frutillar
  - 35 km to the south, is its regional capital: Puerto Montt where it connects with Chiloé, Carretera Austral (Parque Nacional Alerce Andino missed!) and many other incredible places
  
  Desde nuestro hospedaje, se encuentran los siguientes sitios de interés:
  - Puerto Varas a 19 km es la ciudad chilena que posee más monumentos nacionales según su cantidad de habitantes. Encontrarás recorridos gratuitos (Galería Sur Vivo), entretenidas exposiciones (Galería Bosque Nativo, CAMM, Dreams) y gastronomía local deliciosa. Es la ciudad más cercana y mejor conectada con el transporte público desde Río Pescado.
  - A 30 km aproximados al Este se encuentran maravillosos monumentos naturales: Saltos del Petrohue, Lago Todos Los Santos, Volcán Osorno, la cascada de Cascadas y Laguna Verde.
  - Al otro lado del lago Llanquihue -45 km aprox- encontrarás el mejor teatro de Chile con una oferta cultura excelente: Teatro del Lago en Frutillar
  - A 35 km hacia el sur, se encuentra su capital regional: Puerto Montt donde conecta con Chiloé, carretera Autral (Parque Nacional Alerce Andino, imperdible!) y muchos otros increíbles lugares

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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