A man sits on rocky ground with a large brown backpack, surrounded by lush green trees, with majestic, snow-capped mountains rising in the background.
Two smiling men stand together indoors against a brick wall. One man is holding a black bag of "Café La Cima" coffee, proudly showing it to the camera.
Lush green hills under a partly cloudy sky create a serene landscape. Dense vegetation covers the foreground, with distant mountains and trees completing the natural scene.
This image shows a rural setting with two buildings, one white with blue windows, lush green foliage overhead, potted plants, and sunlight casting natural shadows.
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Experience the countryside atmosphere in the mountains of Marquetalia, Colombia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello everyone and welcome.
    My name is Oscar. After several years living and working in Europe, I have decided to return to Colombia, to my hometown, and to the farm where I was born and lived until my youth. I am returning with the goal, which is truly a dream, of continuing the mission of my parents, who are no longer with us. With great effort and enthusiasm, they bought the land where I now intend to carry out several productive projects.
    On the farm, we have a small coffee plantation, and my intention is to grow other agricultural products for family consumption, such as vegetables and fruits, and also to have some animals. The farm is located in the municipality of Marquetalia, in the eastern part of the department of Caldas. It is a town nestled among the mountains, with wonderful views. The people of our town are very hospitable. It will be easy to meet new people, and in no time, you will become part of our community.
    We work in a family atmosphere.
    Our team is made up of members of my family (my brother, my sister-in-law and my nephews), we also receive help from some neighbors who work with us as paid workers and help us depending on the need for manpower we have.

    Hola a todos y bienvenidos.
    Mi nombre es Oscar, después de varios años viviendo y trabajando en Europa he decidido volver a Colombia, volver a mi pueblo y volver a la Finca en donde Nací y viví hasta mi juventud.
    Regreso con el objetivo que es en realidad un sueño de continuar con la misión de mis padres que ya no están pero con mucho esfuerzo e ilusión compraron la tierra en donde hoy pretendo llevar a cabo algunos proyectos productivos.
    En la Finca tenemos una pequeña plantación de café, y mi intención es cultivar otros productos agrícolas para el consumo familiar, verduras, frutas y además tener algunos animales.
    La finca está ubicada en el municipio de Marquetalia en el oriente del departamento de Caldas, es un pueblo entre montañas y las vistas son maravillosas, la gente de nuestro pueblo es muy hospitalaria, será sencillo conocer personas y en poco tiempo serás como uno más de nuestro pueblo.
    Trabajamos en un ambiente familiar.
    Nuestro equipo de trabajo está compuesto por miembros de mi familia (mi hermano, mi cuñada y mis sobrinos), también recibimos ayuda de algunos vecinos que trabajan con nosotros en calidad de trabajadores con salario y nos ayudan dependiendo de la necesidad de mano de obra que tengamos.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Books
    Music
    Gardening
    Languages
    Photography
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    Architecture
    Charity work
    Sustainability
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Hiking
    Nature
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Here you can learn about coffee cultivation and its processing, fruit and vegetable growing, and rural life in general.
    You'll live in a family environment and experience rural life firsthand, with its many advantages and limitations. We have excellent relationships with the community, and through us, you'll be able to connect with other families and experience the authentic experience of rural communities.
    Finally, if you have time, we can organize projects that generate a positive impact on the community, such as language or other skills training.

    Aquí puedes aprender sobre el cultivo del café y su proceso, cultivo de frutas y verduras y sobre la vida de campo en general.
    Vivirás en un ambiente familiar y conocerás de primera mano la vida de campo con sus cosas buenas pero también con las diferentes limitaciones que existen en nuestro entorno.
    Tenemos muy buenas relaciones con la comunidad y podrás contactar a través de nosotros con otras familias y vivir una experiencia auténtica con las comunidades campesinas.
    Por último si tienes tiempo disponible podríamos organizar proyectos que que generen un impacto positivo en la comunidad, enseñanza de idiomas u otras habilidades.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for people who love the simple life and enjoy the countryside, people who want to help with farm tasks (planting, harvesting), construction tasks, and who are also interested in being part of a community teaching project.

    Buscamos personas que amen la vida sencilla y que disfruten del campo, personas que quieran ayudar en las tareas de la finca (Plantación, cosecha ), tareas de construcción y también que estén interesadas en hacer parte de un proyecto comunitario de enseñanza.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    English: Beginner
    French: Beginner
    Portuguese: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a private room with a shared bathroom. The house is old, and although the climate here is very pleasant because it's not too cold or too hot, you may miss the comfort.
    We don't have hot water in the house.
    We offer two meals a day, lunch and dinner, and provide our volunteers with a kitchen with some basic utensils where they can prepare their breakfast. On some occasions, we can provide some ingredients from the farm itself, such as eggs, fruits, vegetables, and coffee, free of charge.

    Ofrecemos para dormir una habitación privada con el baño compartido, la casa es vieja y aunque aquí el clima es muy agradable porque no hace frío no calor en exceso puede ser que eches de menos el confort.
    No disponemos de agua caliente en la casa.
    Ofrecemos dos comidas por día, almuerzo y cena y proporcionamos a nuestros voluntarios una cocina con algunos utensilios básicos en donde pueden preparar su desayuno, en algunas ocasiones podemos proporcionar gratuitamente algunos ingredientes provenientes de la misma finca como huevos, frutas, verduras y café.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Nino

Host ref number: 896648845354

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A man sits on rocky ground with a large brown backpack, surrounded by lush green trees, with majestic, snow-capped mountains rising in the background.
Two smiling men stand together indoors against a brick wall. One man is holding a black bag of "Café La Cima" coffee, proudly showing it to the camera.
Lush green hills under a partly cloudy sky create a serene landscape. Dense vegetation covers the foreground, with distant mountains and trees completing the natural scene.
This image shows a rural setting with two buildings, one white with blue windows, lush green foliage overhead, potted plants, and sunlight casting natural shadows.

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