The image shows a construction site with partially built bamboo and brick structures, surrounded by overgrown greenery, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
An overgrown, abandoned building interior with dense vegetation, stacked roof tiles, scattered debris, exposed brick walls, and sunlight filtering through a partially roofed structure above.
A small tree with large green leaves and orange fruit growing on its stem. Fallen fruit lies at its base, surrounded by lush garden vegetation.
This image shows an overgrown urban garden with stacked firewood, dense greenery, a stone fire pit, and surrounding old stone walls and buildings in the background.
An urban garden corner with overgrown plants, wooden shelves, and a compost sign. Graffiti-covered walls and barbed wire fence enclose the area. Buildings rise behind.
This vibrant mural showcases wildlife, plants, and indigenous baskets under a blue sky. Birds, opossum, jaguar, orchids, and maize reflect biodiversity and natural beauty.
A narrow wooden staircase descends through dense green foliage, bamboo railings, and rustic planks. Graffiti and old yellow buildings are visible in the distant background.
A white cat sits peacefully in a lush, green garden near a rustic wooden ramp. Colorful buildings and mountains are visible in the distant background.
A partially constructed bamboo structure with a clear plastic roof overlooks a cityscape. Piles of bamboo poles are stacked, surrounded by old buildings and distant hills.
A white cat sleeps peacefully on bamboo logs under a rustic canopy. In the background, there are mountains, graffiti, urban buildings, and lush greenery.
The image depicts two cats, one white and one black, standing on a wooden surface, with the white cat positioned behind the black cat. The background is a light-colored wood grain.
A white cat sits on wooden planks in an overgrown, urban garden. Bamboo supports, scattered debris, and colorful graffiti-covered walls complete the lively background scene.
A cozy rustic bench with floral carvings and green cushion sits beneath an arched bamboo frame. A cat naps peacefully, sunlight streaming through. Hanging terrariums decorate.
The image depicts a person sitting on the floor with a cat and a dog, surrounded by a few items, conveying a sense of comfort and companionship.

Help us create a flourishing and sustainable urban permaculture project in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia

Profile information

  • rating

    Host rating

    100 %

  • Last replied

    Last replied

    26 Jul 2026

  • Reply rate

    Reply rate

    100.0 %

    Usually responds within 6 days

  • feedbacks

    Feedback

    4

  • ID verified

    ID verified

  • Email verified

    Email verified

Badges (2)

ID verified
Email verified
Give the gift of Workaway
read more

Find your perfect host

View the full host list

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

What's this?

Details

  • Description

    Description

    We started an urban permacultural project in the historic centre of Bogotá, La Candelaria.

    The main idea is to create a sustainable place for gardening (growing food and medicinal plants), building mostly with natural materials, cooking healthy vegetarian food, creating diverse wall paintings and healing body & mind around the camp fire.

    Purposes:
    • to take care of live (cuidar la vida)
    • to reconnect with mother nature
    • to heal all our relationships
    • to live healthy & happy

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Self development
    Pets
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    Icon

    ...

    ...

    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

    You can benefit from a new experience in a flourishing permacultural place in the city centre of Bogotá where knowledge about bioconstruction, gardening, medicinal plants and vegetarian cooking is shared.

    My name is Klaus Wolfgang Escobar and I’m half-Colombian, half-German.
    Earthlings who want to cocreate a peaceful world full of love, delicious food & harmony for every being are most welcome

  • Help

    Help

    Dear volunteers,

    We need help with many different tasks, so there's always something useful to do.

    Besides, we built a beautiful roof terrace with bamboo (guadua) to have a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the sun.

    Tasks:
    There's a big garden to regreen "reverdecer" a central place in the heart of Bogotá. We need help planting as well as taking care of the plants, building with natural materials (bamboo, clay/mud), upkeeping the guaduas (bamboo), building furniture, painting walls and creating collectively an urban permacultural project!
    Also cooking is mostly welcome :)

    So gardeners/farmers, artists, cooks, constructors and ...
    bienvenid@s 🫶🏼

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak German, Spanish & English and I would be happy to practice Italian/French and to learn Portuguese.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Workawayers get their own room with a comfortable matress. As a couple it would be the same room.

    You’ll get a healthy breakfast and lunch, everything vegetarian and mostly vegan.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In your time off you can explore the historic centre of Bogotá that is full of museums, libraries, cultural events and great restaurants/bars. Besides, the 'Candelaria' has beautiful mountains just around the corner and there are also many nice parks nearby. The greatest is the big variety of delicious colombian fruits that you can buy in every corner and specially in the colorful plazas de mercado.
    EN COLOMBIA SE VIVE SABROSO

    We don’t have WIFI and we prefer to sit around the campfire or to relax at the terrace, but you can get easily a Colombian SIM-card+mobile data for less than 10€ (for 4 weeks)

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Muiscat

    Muiscat

    Profile photo of Chimi

    Chimi

Host ref number: 952966468676

Website Safety

Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host

Feedback (2)

View all 2 feedbacks

Photos

Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host

Feedback

These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.

Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Colombia Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in South America Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Andina Individual Colombia Community Colombia Sustainable project Colombia Other Colombia Last minute Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Colombia
Learn Spanish, permaculture and cooking while being surrounded by the nature of Choachí, Colombia
Teach English and immerse yourself in the local culture of Yopal, Colombia

Your next adventure begins today

Join the Workaway community today to unlock unique travel experiences with over 50,000 opportunities around the globe.

Join Now