Family passionate about our farm rescuing ancestral traditions looking for help to achieve self-sustainability in Caqueza, Colombia

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  Description

  We are a family farm passionate about farm work. Focused on rescuing ancestral traditions and knowledge that allow us to work the territory in harmony with new techniques and acquired knowledge.
  We are proud to return to our land after more than 15 years of absence with the aim of being an engine of sustainable development for the benefit of the community.
  
  We are located in Caqueza, Cundinamarca, in the village of Giron del Resguardo, just 1 hour from Bogota city. We have a pleasant climate that varies between 18ºC and 26º
  
  
  
  Somos una finca familiar apasionada por el trabajo del campo. Enfocados en rescatar costumbres y saberes ancestrales que nos permitan trabajar el territorio en armonía con nuevas técnicas y conocimientos adquiridos.
  Nos enorgullece volver a nuestras tierra después de mas de 15 años de ausencia con el objetivo ser un motor de desarrollo sostenible para el beneficio de la comunidad.
  
  Estamos ubicada en Caqueza, Cundinamarca, en la vereda Giron del Resguardo, a solo 1 hora de Bogota. Contamos con un clima agradable que varia entre los 18ºC y 26ºC

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will learn about the Colombian peasant culture, while enjoying the typical gastronomy and traditions of the local community. You can learn Spanish and teach English
  
  Vas aprender sobre la cultura campesina colombiana, mientras disfrutas de la gastronomía tipica y las costumbres de la comunidad local. Podras aprender español y enseñar ingles

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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 are looking for volunteers with whom to achieve our goal of self-sustainability. In order to reach our goal, we want to have workawayers eager to learn and support with harvesting, planting, irrigation, some bio-construction work and different tasks that arise depending on the season.
  
  
  
  Buscamos voluntarios con quienes lograr nuestro objetivo de autosostenibilidad. En pro de llegar a nuestra meta queremos contar con workawayers con ganas de aprender y apoyar con cosecha, siembra, riego, algunos trabajos de bioconstrucción y diferentes tareas que se presenten según la temporada.

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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

  You are going to stay in shared rooms or private rooms and if you prefer the outdoors we have a camping area.
  
  
  Vas a hospedarte habitaciones compartidas y privadas, si prefieres del aire libre contamos con zona de camping.

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  What else ...

  In your free time you can enjoy walks in the region, mountain biking, relaxing in the jacuzzi, horseback riding, or enjoy restaurants, bars, discos and cafes in the urban area.
  
  
  En tu tiempo libre puedes disfrutar de caminatas por la region, ciclomontañismo, relajacion en el jacuzzi, cabalgata, o disfrutar en el area urbana restaurantes, bares, discotecas y cafeterias

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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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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