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Welcome to our finca Located between Santa Marta and Palomino, in the Sierra Nevada foothills, we're passionate about creating a sustainable eco-lodge, producing organic handmade chocolate, and sharing the magic of our cacao farm. Imagine waking up to Caribbean sea-views, immersing yourself in lush nature, and enjoying a bounty of local produce.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Lodging: Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and natural wonder of Colombia.
Food: We provide food & free use of our kitchen/supplies. You must also be able/prepared to cook for yourself if/when others are busy.
Language Skills: Practice your Spanish, French, and/or English!
Culinary Paradise: Enjoy our 25-30 varieties of fruit and veg grown on our farmstead.
Organic Practices: Learn traditional skills and techniques for harvesting cacao.
Community: Meet like-minded people with a passion for adventure, nature and sustainability.
Help
We looking for motivated people to help us for 5hrs/day (5 days/week) in exchange for food and accommodation - for a minimum of 1 month stay.
Areas of help we require:
*PRIORITY* = Light construction/carpentry! We need people with carpentry/building experience. Our short-term focus is final touches to our new constructions, as well as building new furniture, using sustainable methods & materials.
Agriculture: Help to nurture and harvest our fruit trees, fermentation & learn the art of manufacturing delicious chocolate.
General: Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Finca & eco-lodge.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Practice English, French & Spanish (plus any extra languages other guests may bring!)
Accommodation
Volunteers will stay in our brand-new staff dormitory. Separated from the main building for privacy, your dormitory bungalow overlooks the lush jungle of our farm, complete with breath-taking Carribean-sea views.
Food will be provided. Often our highest praise goes to our French chef, Polo. Enjoy 3 of his tasty meals each day.
What else ...
With your time off, feel free to visit:
- National Park = Tayrona Park, the famously idyllic highlight of the region is just 20-30 minutes away by bus.
- Beach = Palomino, the local surf spot and a favourite hang-out for tourists, is 20-30 mins in opposite direction (by bus).
- Village = Buritaca is the closest village/town on the main road. Here you can pick up basic necessities, groceries, etc.
- Excursions = Visit local beaches in the area. Hike the Lost City Trek to visit home of the ancient indigenous Tayrona peoples. Float down Rio Buritaca on a tubing experience.
- Party = There are plenty of places locally, hosting parties on various nights of the week.
- City = Santa Marta, the historic coastal city and travel hub. 1-2hrs by road. Pick up larger supplies, visit markets etc.
Alternatively, you are welcome to stay on the Finca! Enjoy your time swinging in a hammock, reading a book, indulging in the finest chocolate & drinking the freshest, hand-picked fruit juice!
All distances/times shown, are to our 'Main Road' access: from there, a 20 minute walk up to the Finca. Transport can be arranged, at an extra cost.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We of course welcome digital nomads, but cannot provide a guarantee of internet speed or stability.
Can possibly accept pets
We already have 2x cats and 1x small dog. We accept all other animals, as long as they will not inconvenience other guests, staff or animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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