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Description
Arcapacha is an organic farm in Colombia that cultivates cacao and we produce our own chocolates. Located 3 hours from Bogota, we have a pleasent weather and the place is surrounded by forest and many rivers.
We support small farmers, educate and create environmental awaraness. Twice a year there is cacao harvest and in between we prune the trees and work in our organic garden. We practice yoga and have a space for meditation. Our neighbourhood is surrounded by small paths and small farms with cacao and coffee cultivations.
By voluntery work our guests have the oportunity to learn about cacao agriculture including harvesting, fermentation and drying process. We have 5 hectares and approximately 5 thousand trees. We expect from our volunteers 4-5 hours work a day, a valid health insurance, positive attitude and willingness to learn. You are welcome to discover the fascinating world of cacao cultivation.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn all about cacao cultivation, seed beds, pruning and harvest process, Get to know about flora and fauna in Colombia, develop Spanish language skills and get to know local community members. Cacao ceremonies is part of getting to know Arcapacha,
Help
Help collecting and processing the cacao,cooking and cleaning, carpentry skills.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Practice is always good
Accommodation
We offer single and double beds inside the houses, hammocks and mosquito net's. We have also a 15 m long swimming pool with fresh water from mountains and a carpentry workshop. The volunteers will receive 3 mainly vegetarian meals a day. There is the option to buy dairy product's and meat if wanted in the nearby village.
What else ...
To reach our place from Bogota you can take bus to Melgar the closest city. From there, ( twice a week ) early in the morning there is a bus, taxi is also available. We can also organize transport if need it. There are old trails for hiking, waterfalls and caves that can be visited. Basic knowledge of Spanish is recommended local people does not speak english. We believe in organic growing, harmony with nature, enjoying life, eating chocolate and being :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our internet connection is stable, some times If we don't have electricity due to a storm, the router turns off. Can happen we are in the mountains in the middle of nowhere.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a place where to park your campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5days a week
