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We are Carola and Víctor, a couple of Graphic Designers from Santiago, who at the end of a long trip in a motorhome from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego (2013-2016), fell in love with the Aysén Region in Chilean Patagonia and decided to settle in Villa Cerro Castillo. This is where we decided to build a Camping specialized in "overlanders": motor homes, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are touring the country, the continent and the world.
We live 7 kms. from the Villa, in the middle of the Carretera Austral in a rural area that has a spectacular view of the Cordillera Castillo, the Ibáñez River Valley and Estero Parada. We have solar energy and a water well that works with a motor pump.
Our plot is 4 hectares of irregular land, with native forest of coihue, lenga and ñire, where many birds inhabit and can be seen, including the Magellanic carpenter, the condor, among others.
This season we'll need help preparing for the campsite's opening, then welcoming guests and keeping the place tidy.
They live with us our dog called "Guapo" a Shepherd of the Pyrenees who loves people, especially if they care for him and play with him and our cat Flora who is very regal and usually walks near the house.
We are lovers of nature and outdoor life. We like trekking, cooking and Victor loves to go fishing. We live 20 minutes by car from some stunning lakes, so bring your fishing gear!
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Somos Carola y Víctor, una pareja de Diseñadores Gráficos de Santiago, quienes al finalizar un largo viaje en casa rodante desde Alaska hasta Tierra del Fuego (2013-2016), nos enamoramos de la Región de Aysén en la Patagonia chilena y decidimos establecernos en la localidad de Villa Cerro Castillo. Es aquí donde decidimos construir un Camping especializado en “overlanders”: casas rodantes, ciclistas y motociclistas, que están recorriendo el país, el continente y el mundo.
Vivimos a 7 kms. de la Villa, en plena Carretera Austral en una zona rural que tiene una vista espectacular a la Cordillera Castillo, el Valle del Río Ibáñez y Estero Parada. Contamos con energía solar y un pozo de agua que funciona con motobomba.
Nuestra parcela son 4 hectáreas de terreno irregular, con bosque nativo de coihue, lenga y ñire, donde habitan y se pueden avistar muchas aves, entre ellas el carpintero magallánico, el cóndor, entre otros.
Viven con nosotros nuestro perro Guapo, un Pastor de los Pirineos que ama a la gente, sobre todo si le hacen cariño y juegan con él; nuestra gata Flora que es muy regalona y por lo general anda cerca de la casa y nuestra hija Violeta de 2 años.
Esta temporada necesitaremos ayuda en preparar la apertura del Camping y luego recibir a los huéspedes y mantener el lugar en orden.
Somos amantes de la naturaleza y la vida al aire libre. Nos gusta hacer trekking, cocinar y a Victor le encanta ir a pescar. Vivimos a 20 minutos en auto de unos lagos impresionantes, así es que trae tu equipo de pesca!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Gardening
Cooking & food
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have a lot of contact with our gaucho neighbors and friends of the Villa who are always inviting us to typical activities such as designated, meat, roasts and community help activities that are very interesting to share.
We know the area quite well since we have traveled it in our mobile home and also by car. Victor knows very well the lakes near the house that are more than 15, and the rivers. There are many beautiful places near our house that we can show. We also know Chile from end to end, since on our trip we take 1 year to travel it calmly. Many people who travel want recommendations to travel the country and we believe we have a good knowledge to share.
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Tenemos mucho contacto con nuestros vecinos gauchos y amigos de la Villa que siempre nos están invitando a actividades típicas como señaladas, carneos, asados y actividades comunitarias de ayuda que son muy interesantes de compartir.
Conocemos la zona bastante bien ya que la hemos recorrido en nuestra casa rodante y también en auto. Víctor conoce muy bien los lagos cercanos a la casa que son mas de 15, y los ríos. Existen muchos lugares hermosos cerca de nuestra casa que podemos mostrar. También conocemos Chile de punta a punta, ya que en nuestro viaje nos tomamos 1 año para recorrerlo con calma. Mucha gente que viaja desea recomendaciones para recorrer el país y creemos tener un buen conocimiento para compartir.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need volunteers from October 15th, 2025 - November 15th, 2025.
Please, don´t apply for earlier dates.
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We need volunteers to help us in the following tasks at the Camping:
1. Clear land, move branches.
2. Help with the greenhouse
3. Digging ditches (use of shovel and pick)
4. Gardening
5. Receive guests, explain the use of Camping, answer their questions
6. Cleaning Camping toilets, camping areas, taking out the trash and recycling
7. Maintenance of trails and green areas: Cut branches, rake, gather branches in a certain place.
8. Check operation of batteries and solar panels: check that the batteries are charged, that the solar system is not being used badly.
Another kind of help:
1. Playing with our doughter Violeta (5 years old)
2. Packing stickers (that we design and sell)
3. Chop wood
4. Household care while we are not here.
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Necesitamos voluntarios a partir del 15 de Octubre 2025 al 15 de Noviembre 2025.
Por favor, no postule para fechas anteriores.
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Necesitamos voluntarios que nos ayuden en las siguientes tareas en el Camping:
1. Limpiar el terreno, mover ramas, picarlas.
2. Ayudar con el invernadero
3. Cavar zanjas (uso de pala y picota)
4. Mantener el jardín
5. Recibir a los huéspedes, explicar el uso del Camping, responder sus preguntas
6. Limpiar los baños del Camping, las zonas de acampada, sacar la basura y reciclar
7. Mantenimiento de senderos y áreas verdes: cortar ramas, rastrillar, juntar ramas en un lugar determinado.
8. Verificar funcionamiento de baterías y paneles solares: verificar que las baterías estén cargadas, que el sistema solar no esté siendo mal utilizado.
Otro tipo de ayuda:
1. Jugar con nuestra hija Violeta (6 años)
2. Empaquetar adhesivos (que diseñamos y vendemos en)
3. Cortar leña
4. Cuidado del hogar mientras no estamos.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer a camper that is located at the Campsite. It has a double bed, a refrigerator, a kitchen and an armchair. The bathroom is not working, so you must use the bathroom at the Campsite.
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Ofrecemos una camper que está ubicada en el Camping. Tiene cama de 2 plazas, refirgerador, cocina y un sillón. El baño no está funcionando, por lo que se debe usar el baño del Camping.
What else ...
There are many activities in this area such as trekking in the Cerro Castillo National Park, rock climbing, fishing and mountain biking. From our house there is a path that goes down to a lagoon, about 50 minutes round trip.
In the surroundings of the region you can visit the Marble Chapels, Puerto Bertrand and Baker River, General Carrera Lake, San Rafael Lagoon, Patagonia National Park, among other places. There are buses from Coyhaique to the different locations.
There is no public transport from the airport to Villa Cerro Castillo, so we could go find and leave. If they come from Coyhaique, there are buses in the mornings that go to Cochrane and could get off at Villa Cerro Castillo and from there we could pick them up, or get off at the door of our campsite located in the middle of the Carretera Austral.
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Hay muchas actividades en esta zona como trekking en el Parque Nacional Cerro Castillo, escalada en roca, pesca y mountain biking. Desde nuestra casa hay un sendero que baja a una laguna, de unos 50 minutos ida y vuelta.
En los alrededores de la región se puede visitar las Capillas de Mármol, Puerto Bertrand y Río Baker, el Lago General Carrera, Laguna San Rafael, Parque Nacional Patagonia, entre otros lugares. Existen buses desde Coyhaique hacia las distintas localidades.
No existe transporte público desde el aeropuerto hacia Villa Cerro Castillo, por lo que podríamos ir a buscar y a dejar. Si vienen de Coyhaique, existen buses en las mañanas que van hacia Cochrane y podrían bajarse en Villa Cerro Castillo y desde ahí los podríamos pasar a buscar, o bien bajarse en la puerta de nuestro Camping ubicado en plena Carretera Austral.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Our project IS a motorhome campground, so YES! Roadtriping Travelers are welcome!
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, we accept workawayers with pets that are calm, quiet and have good relations with other pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Flora
Guapo
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These experience was incredible in a beautiful place (best view of the Cerro Castillo at all).
The work was different everyday, so we never get bored, and most of the time it was with Victor. It was good to share experience with him about construction and nature. What we remember the most in… read more
Me hicieron sentir parte de la familia y jamás me sentí incómodo o algo por el estilo.
Respecto al trabajo realize distintos tipos de… read more
He ayudado como podía con mi poca experiencia Víctor y Caro para avanzar en la construcción del camping, manejar el terreno, hacer leña, etc. y a veces he ayudado Viole también jaja !
El lugar donde están es preciosísimo !! Dormí en el antigo Camper, frente al cerro Castillo y sus amigos los otros… read more
Since day one, we've been welcomed by a sweet homemade meal, just in front of Cerro Castillo, and we felt at ease instantly. Carola and Victor are very friendly and made sure that we didn't miss anything. They even invited us to join them and their friends for new year's eve. They are also very… read more
There project is very interesting and I am glad to have been a part of it.
A massive thank you to Victor and Carola
I will miss this gorgeous family and… read more
