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Adobe and natural construction in Oaxacas mountains, Mexico

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    ITS CLAY TIME!!


    Hola !
    (inglish below)

    Soy alexis y los invito a construir con adobe y barro.
    la 3ra temporada!
    El año pasado construimos con mas de 50 voluntarios una hermosa casa de tierra.
    Fui una temporada increíble para disfrutar y aprender todos juntos.
    La técnica es tipo COB o adobe.
    Una mezcla de Tierra y hojas de pino es todo lo que se necesita para hacer paredes hermosas.

    Este año vamos a comenzar otra casa nueva !!

    Mi casa esta en San mateo rio hondo en oaxaca. Junto a un hermoso rio y en el bosque.
    El pueblo de san mateo esta a 15 minutos caminando por el bosque ahy podrán hacer compras y conocer gente, comer algo tradicional y más!
    San mateo es un hermoso pueblo turístico y tradicional de montaña.

    El Hospedaje es en una cabaña o una camper van y También Hay un terreno grande donde acampar con agua de manantial para tomar y junto al rio.

    Importante:**
    el voluntariado no incluye comida. Lo siento mucho pero mi economía no me permite apoyar con la comida.
    Generalmente hacemos comida colectiva y compras colectivas.
    Todo es muy barato en el pueblo.
    **porfavor planea tu viaje bien y llega temprano para arreglarte un espacio de día y con calma. prefiero recibir personas antes de las 4 pm.


    Hello
    I invite you to join building my clay house. My technique is cob mixing clay with pine needles.
    We will be building the house walls and other walls with a few different techniques.

    I live in San Mateo Río Hondo in the mountains of Oaxaca just next to the river.

    The housing will be in a tent or a
    cabin in the woods and if it's available a camper van.

    It's important to know that I don't provide food. I'm sorry about that but I can't afford it.
    But we have a great shared kitchen where we eat all together and share expenses.
    ** please arrive before 4 pm , plan ahead your trip and arrive as early as posible.

    We aso do some gardening and carpenter works.

    The town is very close walking and it's a beautiful place to hang out and meet the local culture.

    See Ya!

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  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Carpentry
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Architecture
    Self development
    Mountain
    Beach
    Sailing / Boating
    Outdoor activities
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We will learn to build with adobe Earth. Learn and improve Spanish.

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    Aprenderemos a construir con Tierra adobe

    Aprender y mejorar el español

  • Help

    Help

    Construction with earth Ecological bathrooms Permaculature Carpinteria

    Construccion con tierra
    Baños ecológicos
    Permaculatura
    Carpinteria

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Cabin in the woods
    Camper van
    Camping

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Feel free to contact me for any questions!
    Hablame para cualquier duda
    Saludos
    :)

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a partially constructed building with a brown exterior, featuring a doorway and wooden frame, set amidst trees and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image shows a small, open-air structure with a sloping roof, featuring a table and chairs, surrounded by a grassy area, with a fence in the background, likely a park or outdoor recreational area.
The image shows a group of people building a structure, likely a house, using natural materials such as wood and stone, with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendly construction.
The image depicts a person constructing a building using natural materials, with a focus on sustainable and eco-friendly building practices. The scene is set in a rural or outdoor environment.
The image depicts a group of people working together in a dirt field, with some standing in a muddy hole and others digging with shovels.
The image depicts two men working on a construction site, wearing hats and shirts, with a bucket and logs in the foreground, set against a natural background.
Three people are working with wet dirt, wearing yellow shirts and holding clumps of mud, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman relaxing in a metal tub situated within a clay structure, surrounded by a serene natural setting.
The image depicts a man with short dark hair and a beard, standing in front of a construction site, with a ladder and tools nearby, on a sunny day.
The image depicts a man sitting on a wooden bench outside a small, thatched-roof hut with a large white design on the side, surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a weathered, textured wall with a rough surface, featuring a mix of light and dark brown hues, and a small opening at the bottom.
The image depicts a partially constructed building with a wheelbarrow in front, situated in a wooded area, featuring a rustic and unfinished appearance.
The image depicts a large, unfinished wooden sculpture featuring a landscape with hills and a body of water, crafted from light-colored wood with visible grain patterns.

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