Join us on our organic farm and learn everything about cocoa in Tolima, Colombia

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  Description

  This 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.

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  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
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  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 it here,

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  Help

  Help collecting and processing the cacao,cooking and cleaning, carpentry skills.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Practice is always good
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  Accommodation

  We offer single beds inside the houses, hammocks and mosquito net's. We have also a 15 m long swimming pool with fresh water from the mountains a carpentry workshop, and a library. The volunteers will receive full breakfast, lunch and a lighter diner. There is the option to buy dairy product's, meat or special foods if wanted. It can be organized in the nearby village.

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  What else ...

  To reach our place from Bogota you can take a bus to Melgar the closest city. From there, ( twice a week ) early in the morning there is a bus. Taxi from Melgar is also available it cost 20 Euros one way. We can also organize transport if need it. There are old trails for hiking, waterfalls and caves that you can visit. 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 :)

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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

  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.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is a place where to park your campervan

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

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

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