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My name is juan im finishing with my studies in a bachelor degree en agronomy in the university.Now a days im working and living in my family cattle farm (estancia) . This is a traditional property with 1850 hectars ,with traditional ways of work and live in a rural area of uruguay. We have different works around the year with cows and sheep ,and general maintenance.
At the moment we are starting a new project. which we named ranch and backer hostel so that people who are backpacking in Uruguay can hire accommodation and be part of the work team for a few days
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda em fazenda
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Hotelaria/turismo
Manutenção geral
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
this property is a 1850 has property with all different beautiful natural places in Lavalleja ,with little hills (sierras),and some valleys
Is a good place if you want to learn and enjoy about the uruguayan culture and the traditional ways of live and work in cattle ranch in uruguay(estancias)
is a nice place if you like to take pictures and enjoy about the nature , mybe found some wild animals of uruguayan wildlife
We ride horse evry day so if you you can ride if you wont
i been travelling and doing workaway experience on other countrys , like working in a cattle station in australia . So now is amizing for me to have the
opportunity to have people from all around the word in my house
Projetos que envolvem crianças
Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.
Ajuda
We invite volunteers to help us building this beautiful farm into a productive and fun living environment. With multiple activities each day, you can choose between them. This includes general house maintenance, cleaning,working with the cows, , horses,sheep, gardening, making or fixing fences, and a number of farming tasks that you will learn during your stay.
We have different chores that needs help around the year , take care with cows ,sheeps, .and ride horses . I always work with my good friends and workmate my two border collie dogs basti and dingo
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Fluente
Acomodação
We offer, food: The kitchen is collective an open, and the diet is varied and accommodation: private rooms for each volunteer with access to a shared bathroom.
Algo mais...
We are 10 minuutes by car to mariscala a little town , one hour from Minas , and 2 minutes from 8 rout with bus available evry day
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Este anfitrião indicou que adora hospedar nômades digitais.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
Mais de 2
Horas previstas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 564551482218
Comentário (44)
21 mar. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lowenna)
Lowenna was with us for a few weeks. During his stay he helps with general maintenance tasks and animal care. She is a good worker, she is a very educated girl, a good companion, and she always had a very positive and grateful attitude. We recommend Lowenna for all types of jobs. Thank you very much Lowena for your help and the good times. good… read more
(Excelente
)
19 mar. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lowenna) para o anfitrião
Had such an awesome time at La Pilona with Juan Pablo and all his amazing horses and dogs! It was such a relaxed place to stay, really felt at ease with a great balance between helping out with jobs and being able to do your own thing. Really appreciated Juan letting us take his horses out for rides, they are so much fun, I especially love Tostado… read more
28 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (NAHIA) para o anfitrião
Increíble! Fue una experiencia hermosa!
Muy buen trato, un lindo hogar. Juan es muy agradable y Nestor el gaucho , trabajar con el un regalo!
Una gran oportunidad para vivir como un gaucho l y conocer el mundo de los caballos, vacas..
Para volver!
Muy buen trato, un lindo hogar. Juan es muy agradable y Nestor el gaucho , trabajar con el un regalo!
Una gran oportunidad para vivir como un gaucho l y conocer el mundo de los caballos, vacas..
Para volver!
3 nov. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (NAHIA)
Naia estuvo con nosotros unas semanas en la estancia . Ella es una chica muy educada sociable y con muchas energía . Rápidamente se adoptó a todo el equipo de trabajo que estaba en el lugar , y comenzo a aprender y realizar tarea nuevas cómo manejar tractor , andar a caballo etc . Además hizo una muy buena relación y ayudó mucho a los trabajadores… read more
(Excelente
)
23 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Zhi) para o anfitrião
My stay at Juan's big farm couldn't be better. The place is reallyyy peaceful and beautiful, and Juan and everyone else there are super nice. I enjoyed carrying out the daily tasks and contributing to their nice new projects. Thanks you so much for receiving me! Un abrazo!
19 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zhi)
Zhima was with us. During his stay he helps with general maintenance tasks, garden care, and at the beginning of a new project, contributing very intelligent ideas.
She is a very nice and sociable girl.
Thank you very much zhima for your help. Have a nice return home to China!
She is a very nice and sociable girl.
Thank you very much zhima for your help. Have a nice return home to China!
(Excelente
)
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Precisão do perfil:
(5.0)
Intercâmbio cultural:
(5.0)
Comunicação:
(4.9)
21 mar. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lowenna)
Lowenna was with us for a few weeks. During his stay he helps with general maintenance tasks and animal care. She is a good worker, she is a very educated girl, a good companion, and she always had a very positive and grateful attitude. We recommend Lowenna for all types of jobs. Thank you very much Lowena for your help and the good times. good… read more
(Excelente
)
19 mar. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lowenna) para o anfitrião
Had such an awesome time at La Pilona with Juan Pablo and all his amazing horses and dogs! It was such a relaxed place to stay, really felt at ease with a great balance between helping out with jobs and being able to do your own thing. Really appreciated Juan letting us take his horses out for rides, they are so much fun, I especially love Tostado… read more
28 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (NAHIA) para o anfitrião
Increíble! Fue una experiencia hermosa!
Muy buen trato, un lindo hogar. Juan es muy agradable y Nestor el gaucho , trabajar con el un regalo!
Una gran oportunidad para vivir como un gaucho l y conocer el mundo de los caballos, vacas..
Para volver!
Muy buen trato, un lindo hogar. Juan es muy agradable y Nestor el gaucho , trabajar con el un regalo!
Una gran oportunidad para vivir como un gaucho l y conocer el mundo de los caballos, vacas..
Para volver!
3 nov. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (NAHIA)
Naia estuvo con nosotros unas semanas en la estancia . Ella es una chica muy educada sociable y con muchas energía . Rápidamente se adoptó a todo el equipo de trabajo que estaba en el lugar , y comenzo a aprender y realizar tarea nuevas cómo manejar tractor , andar a caballo etc . Además hizo una muy buena relación y ayudó mucho a los trabajadores… read more
(Excelente
)
23 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Zhi) para o anfitrião
My stay at Juan's big farm couldn't be better. The place is reallyyy peaceful and beautiful, and Juan and everyone else there are super nice. I enjoyed carrying out the daily tasks and contributing to their nice new projects. Thanks you so much for receiving me! Un abrazo!
19 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Zhi)
Zhima was with us. During his stay he helps with general maintenance tasks, garden care, and at the beginning of a new project, contributing very intelligent ideas.
She is a very nice and sociable girl.
Thank you very much zhima for your help. Have a nice return home to China!
She is a very nice and sociable girl.
Thank you very much zhima for your help. Have a nice return home to China!
(Excelente
)
19 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Allison) para o anfitrião
I loved every moment I spent on Juan's farm and wish I could have extended my time. From the moment Juan welcomes you, you feel at home. The work on the farm is varied depending on the day. We helped prepare for visitors to come for trekking, herding/counting cattle, and general horse riding. Juan was working on his social media, so I also was… read more
19 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Allison)
Allison was with us for a few weeks. She is an incredible girl, a very good companion.she was always encouraging the group and socializing with the entire ranch team with a very positive attitude. She was always looking for a way to help and working hard when it had to be done,
He was also helping to generate audiovisual material for the networks… read more
He was also helping to generate audiovisual material for the networks… read more
(Excelente
)
19 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Nils)
Nils was with us for a few weeks. During his stay he helped with general maintenance tasks, taking care of the garden, helping with sheep, etc.
We recommend Nils for other volunteer work.
Thanks Nils, have a good trip
We recommend Nils for other volunteer work.
Thanks Nils, have a good trip
(Excelente
)
30 jan. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nils) para o anfitrião
I spent 1 month in Juan Pablo's estancia between November and December 2023. It was my first Workaway experience and it was incredible. Juan Pablo is very calm and chill. He often plays guitar.
I had a room for myself. The food cooked by Johanna everyday was very good, mainly goat meat. It's a quiet place in the middle of the Uruguayan… read more
I had a room for myself. The food cooked by Johanna everyday was very good, mainly goat meat. It's a quiet place in the middle of the Uruguayan… read more
14 fev. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lena)
Anna was with us for a few weeks. She is an educated, fun person, a good colleague, a good worker and now a good friend! She was always willing to help with the work and always had a smile on her face. She quickly learned the about the work on the place, including horseback riding.
In free time we share very good times making music and other… read more
In free time we share very good times making music and other… read more
(Excelente
)
1 fev. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lena) para o anfitrião
I spent one month at Juan's Estancia, and I loved it. The tasks were really interesting, and I enjoyed learning about the Estancia and the culture of the Gaucho. I learned to ride horses and take care of animals, including making cows pregnant and healing wounds on bulls. In the evenings, Juan taught me to play the guitar, which was fun.… read more
23 nov. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alena) para o anfitrião
My two months at Juan’s place was really great. The estancia being in the Sierras is incredible beautiful and wonderful. Juan is a very inviting, patient and nice person and it allowed me to practice my Spanish a lot. We had a lot of fun days together hanging out in auctions or playing music in the evenings!
As for the farm and work itself-the… read more
As for the farm and work itself-the… read more
3 nov. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alena)
Alena was with us for two months at the ranch. She is a very good person and friend. In his stay he helped at the beginning of new projects, with the daily care of the animals and garden with great responsibility. In addition, he also did tasks with the cows riding horses and we could see how he was learning more every day in this. In free moments… read more
(Excelente
)
22 nov. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hugo) para o anfitrião
I spent two weeks on the farm and loved the experience. It took me a few days to get used to the routines and surroundings as it was all so different to what I'm used to, but I quickly grew into it and loved helping out and learning about rural life in Uruguay. Juan was an excellent host and a great person to spend time with, even on occasions… read more
3 nov. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hugo)
Hugo was with us for a few weeks in the ranch . He is an educated, positive boy, a good companion and he was always trying to help at work. At a time when Hugo had time available on his own initiative, he sought to repair things and contribute to the work of the farm. We also share some very good moments and talks in moments on free time . We… read more
(Excelente
)
1 nov. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laura) para o anfitrião
Juan was a really nice and attentive host who was so trusting and relaxed that I felt very welcome during our stay. We as volunteers helped with general maintenance, gardening and feeding the animals. We were also allowed to help with the herding of the cows by riding horses which was my highlight personally. Even though I didn't have any… read more
31 out. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was with us for a while at the ranch. She is a very polite person, a good companion and was always willing to help on the farm. During his stay he helps with general maintenance work, in the garden, herding cows on horseback, caring for and feeding the animals.
We also had very good times making some music and having good talks.
Thank you… read more
We also had very good times making some music and having good talks.
Thank you… read more
(Excelente
)
14 out. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alyssa) para o anfitrião
My time at the estancia was incredible. Juan is a very calm, kind person with great stories and getting to know him and his extremely sweet childhood friends was a real delight. Both of his parents are absolute sweethearts (his father comes by for a day or two a week) and Nestor (the gaucho) and his wife Giovanna are very patient and… read more
6 out. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alyssa)
Alyssa was with us for a few weeks. She is a very good girl, educated, intelligent, and always willing to help at work with a smile on her face. In times when we had to solve some problems with the animals on the farm, she was always contributing and with a positive attitude. Helps with general maintenance work, gardening, animal care, cow… read more
(Excelente
)
15 jun. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sarah & Dan) para o anfitrião
We had a very memorable stay with Juan at the estancia at the end of May. There is a very relaxed atmosphere here, and it felt good to slow and down and learn about the gaucho way of life! Our daily tasks included preparing the dogs food and feeding them every evening, and taking George the pig his food scraps in the mornings. There is a 'see what… read more
12 jun. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sarah & Dan)
Dan and Shara were with us for a few weeks. They are two incredible people, we share many very good moments together. They were always willing to help in all kinds of jobs, such as animal care, general maintenance, wood collection. etc .
always with a positive attitude and common sense.
Thank you very much for your help Dan and Shara and have a… read more
always with a positive attitude and common sense.
Thank you very much for your help Dan and Shara and have a… read more
(Excelente
)
7 jun. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emily) para o anfitrião
I spent three beautiful weeks at the farm, working with the horses, the cattle and doing some small projects. The place is just wonderful, I was enjoying the calm there, being surrounded by nature, it felt like charging my personal battery. Juan is a very likeable guy, we had many good conversations and were making music together almost every day.… read more
1 jun. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emily)
Emily was with us for a few weeks at the ranch. She is a very educated, friendly girl, a good colleague with other workers . She was always attentive to help with the work on the farm, and with a positive attitude
We recommend Emily for any type of volunteering.
Thank you very much Emily for the days you were with us. we hope to see you again!
We recommend Emily for any type of volunteering.
Thank you very much Emily for the days you were with us. we hope to see you again!
(Excelente
)
19 mai. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Laura) para o anfitrião
I spend a little more than two weeks on the estancia and had an amazing time! Juan is a very relaxed, kind person and the work was very easy, we took care of the dogs, the pig and chickens in the morning and cleaned the house a little bit, in the afternoon sometimes we helped with bringing in the sheep or taking care of the cows, if not we could… read more
15 mai. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was with us for a few weeks. She is a very kind girl, educated and a good companion. He performed tasks such as herding animals on horseback, working with cattle, helping in cleaning and maintaining the place, helping to cook, etc. We are very happy to have received Laura in our place. Laura, you are always welcome. Thank you very much for… read more
(Excelente
)
20 abr. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Frédéric) para o anfitrião
Best workaway I've done so far!
I was suppose to stay for a 2 weeks and stayed for a whole month. Juan is an amazing host. Flexible, understandable and open-minded. I didn't have any experience with horses before coming at la estancia and he let me ride as soon as I arrived. He won't hesitate to come out of his way to help you, show you something… read more
I was suppose to stay for a 2 weeks and stayed for a whole month. Juan is an amazing host. Flexible, understandable and open-minded. I didn't have any experience with horses before coming at la estancia and he let me ride as soon as I arrived. He won't hesitate to come out of his way to help you, show you something… read more
10 abr. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Elie & Charlotte)
Charlotte spent two weeks with us and it was an amazing experience. She is a very positive girl, kind and good person. He quickly adapted to horseback riding and performing the tasks on the farm. He performed general maintenance tasks, work with animals, cleaning, etc. She was always attentive to helping all colleagues at work and always with a… read more
(Excelente
)
9 abr. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Elie & Charlotte) para o anfitrião
What an amazing experience! I loved my experience at Juan's house!!! I spent a little more than two weeks there and I fell in love with the place where the estancia is located!
As soon as I arrived, I felt very comfortable, the atmosphere at the estancia is very relaxed, you feel very good right away and Juan as well as his father Nelson but also… read more
As soon as I arrived, I felt very comfortable, the atmosphere at the estancia is very relaxed, you feel very good right away and Juan as well as his father Nelson but also… read more
4 abr. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Hannah694) para o anfitrião
I spent 5 weeks on juans estancia and it has been for sure one of the most special times of my life.
It's a very beautiful place and working there with the animals felt like beeing in a movie. The people who are working on the farm (the gaucho Nestor, Giovanna and juans father nelson) are very nice and also juan himself is a patient teacher and… read more
It's a very beautiful place and working there with the animals felt like beeing in a movie. The people who are working on the farm (the gaucho Nestor, Giovanna and juans father nelson) are very nice and also juan himself is a patient teacher and… read more
18 mar. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Hannah694)
Hanna was with us for over a month. It was an excellent experience from every point of view. She has experience working with animals, in addition to her studies. He was always contributing passive things to the place. On many occasions She did work riding a horse, mustering cows ,which requires experience, and She did it alone without our… read more
(Excelente
)
29 mar. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Katharina)
Katharine was with us for a few days. It was a more than positive experience. She is a positive, intelligent girl, and who knows what hard work is. She was always willing to help at work. And with a smile on her face, she carried out cleaning tasks, general maintenance and work with animals, horses, cows and sheep. We recommend 100 % Katharina for… read more
(Excelente
)
19 mar. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Katharina) para o anfitrião
my time at Juans estancia was the best thing I've experienced on my trip so far!
Juan always took a lot of time to explain the work to me and to show me everything. He showed me so many impressions of life on the estancia in just one week! and took me with him to all the work. I have never seen anything as impressive as working with horses and… read more
Juan always took a lot of time to explain the work to me and to show me everything. He showed me so many impressions of life on the estancia in just one week! and took me with him to all the work. I have never seen anything as impressive as working with horses and… read more
18 mar. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Milly Coco)
Coco was with us for a few weeks. What to say about her, she is an incredible person that we are lucky to have met. She learned very quickly about the work on the farm . In a few days she was riding a horse as if she done it all her life . She also carried out general manteinance tasks , work with sheep cows , take care of dogs and chickens .
She… read more
She… read more
(Excelente
)
13 mar. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Milly Coco) para o anfitrião
As far as Workaway hosts go, they don’t come better than Juan. I had a truly unforgettable time on this estancia, making memories that I will remember for the rest of my life. Both the landscape and the horses are beautiful, and you will learn many skills too about farming and living with nature. Juan is an extremely patient teacher when it comes… read more
2 mar. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alice) para o anfitrião
I spent almost 3 weeks in the estancia and it was an amazing experience!
Juan is very friendly and welcoming, I felt at home during my stay!
I was with other workawayers, and the work is varied and we took care of the general maintenance of the farm (painting, storage of the tack room, cleaning of the yard...) and the animals (dogs, pig,… read more
Juan is very friendly and welcoming, I felt at home during my stay!
I was with other workawayers, and the work is varied and we took care of the general maintenance of the farm (painting, storage of the tack room, cleaning of the yard...) and the animals (dogs, pig,… read more
28 fev. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alice)
Alice been with us some days in the estancia . In this days she help with the work around we have . She always was looking for something to help and have work around . She do some general maintiniance , take care of the animal . Dogs chikens , cows ,sheeps . Etc . . On the other hand she is very good riding horses . And give a new horse to keep… read more
(Excelente
)
9 jan. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (GUILANE)
Guilane was with us 2 weeks . Was a very good experience . She was a very positive person and responsable . In days we didn’t been in the estancia she take care of all the animal the vegetable and the house in a very responsable way . She also did some general mantinience work, and help in the horses working with cows .
Thank you guilane for all… read more
Thank you guilane for all… read more
(Excelente
)
3 jan. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (GUILANE) para o anfitrião
Tuve un muy lindo tiempo a la estancia de Juan Pablo. Pasé 2 semanas en este lugar precioso en compania de muchos animales a quien tenia que dar la comida. Trabajé un poco en la huerta tambien, regando las plantas y tuve la oportunidad andar a caballo con Nestor algunas veces y fue genial. Tenia mucho tiempo para descansar y hacer mis cosas y eso… read more
26 out. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rebekka & John-Philipp) para o anfitrião
We had two excellent weeks at Juan's estancia. We had the opportunity to live a life as a Gaucho and got to know the work with the cows, sheep, dogs, pig (Schorsch), chickens and all the other animals. Juan and we spent a great time together, he is very friendly and hospitable. He explained everything super patiently which made it easy for us to… read more
26 out. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rebekka & John-Philipp)
Rebekka and Johnny were with us for two weeks. It was an incredible experience. Rebekka and Johnny are very good people, and they are always contributing their knowledge, new smart ideas for the project. They have great common sense, they are very responsible, and they know what hard work is. In addition, they spread their passion for nature and… read more
(Excelente
)
26 out. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Leonard)
Leo was with us for about two weeks. It was a very good experience. Leo is a very positive boy and a good person. Always with a smile he was helping in different tasks such as: general maintenance, care of animals (dogs, chickens, pigs,) building an vegetable garden , repairs, etc. Leo is a very affectionate boy with animals and is always willing… read more
(Excelente
)
26 out. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Leonard) para o anfitrião
I had a great stay at Juan’s Estancia. It has been a real Gaucho-Experience like in a movie! We could ride the horses and work with the animals. Juan is a very nice host, I learned a lot there.
It's beautiful, very calm and cool place to stay (with good food).
Thanks for everything and Good luck for the future!
He tenido una gran estancia en la… read more
It's beautiful, very calm and cool place to stay (with good food).
Thanks for everything and Good luck for the future!
He tenido una gran estancia en la… read more
25 out. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anna)
Ana was with us for about three weeks. It was an amazing experience for us. She is very good person and hard worker
! In your stay we carry out different jobs such as, making a new vegetable garden, taking care of animals (pork, chickens, dogs), cattle hoeing work with horses, and general maintenance. She performed all the tasks with great common… read more
! In your stay we carry out different jobs such as, making a new vegetable garden, taking care of animals (pork, chickens, dogs), cattle hoeing work with horses, and general maintenance. She performed all the tasks with great common… read more
(Excelente
)
25 out. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anna) para o anfitrião
I passed three wonderful weeks at Juan's Farm. It is a very unique place and perfect if you want to get to know authentic uruguayan country life! Juan always takes the time to explain everything patiently and lets you profit from his knowledge about animals and farm life. He was always very appreciative of the work we did and we enjoyed lots of… read more
7 jul. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Noemi)
Naomi, Franco and Poca (the dog) were with us for more than a month. First of all, talking about Poca (dog) we think it's important to emphasise. It was our first volunteer experience with a dog and we are very happy with the experience. Poca is a very sweet and well educated, he was born and lived on a farm in Argentina and knows how to behave… read more
(Excelente
)
3 jul. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Noemi) para o anfitrião
Thank you for everything Juan!
We had a super nice time at the estancia, stayed 5 weeks instead of 2 and still wanted to stay longer. Juan is such a friendly and open person, always trying to make everyone feel at home and welcome. We did all kinds of work, taking care of the chickens, pigs and dogs, doing some building projects and mainly working… read more
We had a super nice time at the estancia, stayed 5 weeks instead of 2 and still wanted to stay longer. Juan is such a friendly and open person, always trying to make everyone feel at home and welcome. We did all kinds of work, taking care of the chickens, pigs and dogs, doing some building projects and mainly working… read more
25 mai. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Léo & Elisa) para o anfitrião
What to say exept it was honestly one of my best experience in life. I stayed more than a month but every day were always a new experience and adventure. Sometimes you find the perfect place and meet wonderful people. Muchas gracias Juan Pablo!!
17 mai. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Héloïse)
Helloise stay with us 5 geeks . It was very nice to have it in the estancia . Despite being very young, he is very responsible and has a lot of knowledge of working on farms. She was helping us in all kinds of jobs, general maintenance, working with cows, sheep and training new horses. In addition, at times when she was left alone taking care of… read more
(Excelente
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17 mai. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Héloïse) para o anfitrião
Had the most amazing time in the estancia La Pelona !
I stayed 5-6weeks and got to meet so many amazing people
I learned a lot the whole time I was there through the work we had to do
Wheter it is working with horses,cows , sheeps or just enjoying the sunset with the dogs , everything was great
Would definitely recommend if you're looking for… read more
I stayed 5-6weeks and got to meet so many amazing people
I learned a lot the whole time I was there through the work we had to do
Wheter it is working with horses,cows , sheeps or just enjoying the sunset with the dogs , everything was great
Would definitely recommend if you're looking for… read more
18 abr. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lars )
Lars stay with us in the estancia some weeks .
Is not possible to have a better workaway experience ! We can say the farm is a better place after Lars left
.He is a very nice person , fun , positive , generous , and now a very good friend .
In the work he is very active , responsable , very hard worker and smart guy
He did all different types… read more
Is not possible to have a better workaway experience ! We can say the farm is a better place after Lars left
.He is a very nice person , fun , positive , generous , and now a very good friend .
In the work he is very active , responsable , very hard worker and smart guy
He did all different types… read more
(Excelente
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12 abr. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lars ) para o anfitrião
The time at the Estancia Pelona exceeded my hopes and expectations by far. Initially I planned to stay here for two weeks but ended up staying double the time and would have loved staying even longer.
My work consisted of the daily morning chores (feeding the chickens&pigs) and a variety of tasks over the time: Wrangling horses, cattle and sheep… read more
My work consisted of the daily morning chores (feeding the chickens&pigs) and a variety of tasks over the time: Wrangling horses, cattle and sheep… read more
19 fev. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Luka)
The guys been with us 10 days . Was very nice to have them in the house . They help us working in general maintiniance , take of the animals ,work with sheep’s ,etc
They learn very fast evrithing we teach about the work
And show they are responsable people with the animals and work . We been enjoying some activities together on free days and was… read more
They learn very fast evrithing we teach about the work
And show they are responsable people with the animals and work . We been enjoying some activities together on free days and was… read more
(Excelente
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28 jan. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Luka) para o anfitrião
It was the best experience of our Uruguay trip. The farm, animals and people are great. it was a great experience taking care of the sheep and we really enjoyed the numerous horseback rides. absolutely recommendable! Thank you Juan :)
18 fev. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Florentine & Remy) para o anfitrião
We made a Workaway account because we saw Juan his farm and activities on the website. It took some time to get in contact but that was also because he was on a holiday.
When our adventure started, it felt like home. Not the activities of course, because that was all new! We worked with small animals and cattle and did maintenance work. Juan… read more
When our adventure started, it felt like home. Not the activities of course, because that was all new! We worked with small animals and cattle and did maintenance work. Juan… read more
16 fev. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Florentine & Remy)
Florentine and Remy was in the farm with us for something like 2 weeks . I only can say good words about them . About the wokk they are very very responsable , proactive , hard workers and smart people . They always are asking for new things to do and help us . Evrything they star with , they keep going until finish in perfect conditions . They… read more
(Excelente
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24 ago. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Pierre-Antoine) para o anfitrião
Qué buena fue la experiencia en la estancia al lado de Juan Pablo y su Padre. Me quedé 3 semanas con ellos, durante esté tiempo me mostraron cómo funciona una estancia uruguaya. Qué buen sentimiento de pasar tiempo al lado de todos los animales (patos, gansos, gallinas, pollitos, pavos, ovejas, vacas, caballos, los perros muy agradable y todos los… read more
18 ago. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Pierre-Antoine)
A Pierre solo le podemos dar el mejor puntaje que hay como voluntario . El es probablemente una de las personas mas habiles que conozco ,Es todo un placer compartir el trabajo y la convivencia con el .
Lo que sea que vayamos a hacer Pierre lo sabia hacer o sino como mucha dedicacion , calma e inteligencia resolvia como hacerlo y lo hacia perfecto… read more
Lo que sea que vayamos a hacer Pierre lo sabia hacer o sino como mucha dedicacion , calma e inteligencia resolvia como hacerlo y lo hacia perfecto… read more
(Excelente
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19 ago. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (aleksandar_a) para o anfitrião
Juan Pablo, for all the help and understanding, thank you from all of my heart. With all this situation that was very complicated and difficult you gave me a hand, it isn’t easy to find the words, to express my gratitude to you. The place you are surrounded is very colorful, full of life. You found your happiness there and this was something… read more
18 ago. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (aleksandar_a)
En tiempos de covid Alek paso cuatros meses con nosotros en la estancia . Hoy en dia el ya es como parte de la familia . En todo este tiempo juntos Alek demostro ser una gran persona un gran amigo y tener un enorme amor por los animales . El cuido de los animales como nadie ,con una gran responsabilidad paciencia y amor hacia ellos . Ademas de eso… read more
(Excelente
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22 fev. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (RamonaandMatthias) para o anfitrião
Que podemos decir??? Estuvimos con Juan durante 10 días y fue muy agradable.😍
Nos recogió en Mariscala y luego nos mostró lo más importante en la estancia.
A causa de las celebraciones familiares y el trabajo fuera de la estancia, desafortunadamente vimos a juan solo 3 de los 10 días.
Los 7 días que pasamos con otros 3 Workawayer fueron muy… read more
Nos recogió en Mariscala y luego nos mostró lo más importante en la estancia.
A causa de las celebraciones familiares y el trabajo fuera de la estancia, desafortunadamente vimos a juan solo 3 de los 10 días.
Los 7 días que pasamos con otros 3 Workawayer fueron muy… read more
13 fev. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Nora) para o anfitrião
I loved staying on this farm! And so great how good animals get treated over there. In the morning we worked a bit on the house, most of the time we just painted some rooms, and in the afternoon we went out with the horses to check some cows or sheeps. It was an amazing experience. Juan is a really good host! On one weekend he took us to a river… read more
3 fev. 2020
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Vincent & Pascale)
Pacu and Vicent estuvieron con nosotros algunas semanas. La experiencia fue muy positiva de todo puntoo de vista .
Son dos personas muy positivas y buena gente .Nos ayudaron en todas las tareas de la granja que fue necesario , pintando , mantenimiento general de la casa y cuidando de los animales responsablemente .
Incluso Pacu y Vicent quedaron… read more
Son dos personas muy positivas y buena gente .Nos ayudaron en todas las tareas de la granja que fue necesario , pintando , mantenimiento general de la casa y cuidando de los animales responsablemente .
Incluso Pacu y Vicent quedaron… read more
(Excelente
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9 jan. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Vincent & Pascale) para o anfitrião
Our best moments in Uruguay were in the juan's and his father's estancia.
We share our time (10 days) between fixing the house and taking care of animals. And Juan always supported us and was always attentive.
Riding horses was an incredible experience. Thanks for his patience and pedagogy, because even with a little apprehension, we couldn't… read more
We share our time (10 days) between fixing the house and taking care of animals. And Juan always supported us and was always attentive.
Riding horses was an incredible experience. Thanks for his patience and pedagogy, because even with a little apprehension, we couldn't… read more
30 jan. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marina & Thomas) para o anfitrião
At Juan‘s family‘s Estacia we‘ve got to see the real Gaucho life of Uruguay! It was a whole different side of the country and we wouldn‘t wanna have missed this incredible experience! We were lucky since it was the time of the year when the aminals had their babies and we got to bottle feed ‚Loco‘ the baby cow which was sooo cute and had a real… read more
23 dez. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Olivier & Lea)
Nuestra experiencia con los chicos fue excelente . Ambos son personas muy responsable , amables , muy educadas y muy atentas al momento de realizar el trabajo .
En momentos en que estuvimos haciendo bastante trabajo en mantenimiento general del lugar . Olivie y lea demostraron sus habilidades y gran disposicion para ayudar ,realizando un gran… read more
En momentos en que estuvimos haciendo bastante trabajo en mantenimiento general del lugar . Olivie y lea demostraron sus habilidades y gran disposicion para ayudar ,realizando un gran… read more
(Excelente
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21 dez. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Olivier & Lea) para o anfitrião
Expérience incroyable, on n'a pas tous les jours la chance de rassembler des moutons et des vaches à dos de cheval! Juan et son père nous mettent à l'aise dès le début. On a demandé une liste des travaux à réaliser afin d'organiser notre temps comme nous le souhaitions. Le lieu est magnifique, isolé au cœur des forêts d'eucalyptus et collines… read more
11 dez. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Simon & Marie)
Simón and marie been with with us some weeks . The word for the expirience is AMAIZING !!
First of all they are very very good people, educated, clean, very good workers , responsable , and i can say lots of good Words about them
. I only explain one time the first day about the work in the house . At the second day they were doing evrything… read more
First of all they are very very good people, educated, clean, very good workers , responsable , and i can say lots of good Words about them
. I only explain one time the first day about the work in the house . At the second day they were doing evrything… read more
(Excelente
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11 dez. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Simon & Marie) para o anfitrião
Au départ, nous avions prévu de rester une semaine et finalement nous y en avons passé 3 !
Autant dire que nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre expérience chez Juan et son papa, dans l'estancia familiale.
Un vrai plaisir de découvrir à la fois la vie dans une estancia et toutes les tâches qui y sont dédiées auprès des animaux essentiellement; mais… read more
Autant dire que nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre expérience chez Juan et son papa, dans l'estancia familiale.
Un vrai plaisir de découvrir à la fois la vie dans une estancia et toutes les tâches qui y sont dédiées auprès des animaux essentiellement; mais… read more
15 out. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Christophe & Barbara)
Christophe and Barbara stay with us tow weeks . it was such an amazing expirience for us until the moment they arrive
They are verry good people ,amazing coworkers ,calm . smart, educated and positive person ,that always generated a good athmosphere in the house .
They are people that you can trust for evything !!!
In the work ,they hepl us… read more
They are verry good people ,amazing coworkers ,calm . smart, educated and positive person ,that always generated a good athmosphere in the house .
They are people that you can trust for evything !!!
In the work ,they hepl us… read more
(Excelente
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13 out. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Christophe & Barbara) para o anfitrião
!! Amazing experience !!
We stayed 2 weeks in the estancia, and time has gone too fast. It's was incredible to ride horses in a such easy way (beginners very welcomed because horses are super calm and Juan Pablo very patient), and going into the fields to take care of cows. Indeed work was mainly fun.
All the family is welcoming, friendly and… read more
We stayed 2 weeks in the estancia, and time has gone too fast. It's was incredible to ride horses in a such easy way (beginners very welcomed because horses are super calm and Juan Pablo very patient), and going into the fields to take care of cows. Indeed work was mainly fun.
All the family is welcoming, friendly and… read more
26 jul. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lorenz) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Juan Pablo and his friends and family for 3 weeks and it was porbably one of the best workaways I’ve been. They’re so nice and work was always super fun and different task everyday. Thank you Juan Pablo I loved the Estancia life you know ;)
21 fev. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anina) para o anfitrião
Juans farm sounds incredible and a very good place for everyone interested in traditional farming in Uruguay!! I would have loved to workaway there, but sadly didnt get the chance to find out as one day before the arranged date Juan messaged me that he had to be away from the estancia for one more week and that he would message me during the week… read more
15 jan. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Isabel)
Bela is a amazing person !!she is a very good girl ,always positive , happy, and very generous , she is been travelling a lot so she is very open mind and she know to be with all type of people.. about the work she is a very good worker learning very fast , and she know what is the hard work , I recomend bela 100% it was amazing for us to have in… read more
(Excelente
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14 jan. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Isabel) para o anfitrião
I stayed a bit longer than two weeks at Juans‘ ranch and I wish I could have stayed longer! We went riding on these amaaazing horses nearly every day and even if you don’t know how to ride a horse, you’ll learn it there for sure! This was my third workaway experience and by far the best! So if you want to enjoy the beautiful countryside of… read more
31 ago. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tim) para o anfitrião
I had two weeks here, and I would have loved to stay for so much longer! Coming from a farm in Australia, I can say it is a great place to come to learn about agriculture in this amazing country. The work was enjoyable and interesting, the land beautiful, the home-cooked food amazing, and the dogs are great characters! However most importantly,… read more
8 fev. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Claire-Marie) para o anfitrião
I stayed at Juan's ranch for two weeks and a half, it was my first workaway and I will never regret that choice! Juan welcomes you in his home with his two lovely dogs, he includes you in everything and loves to explain everything that happens in the ranch and is always open to ideas. With the other volunteer there, Cora, we worked everyday like… read more
7 dez. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sarah)
sarah been some days with us , we spend a good time with her and some other volunteer , she is good fast learnig worker ,a quit and very good person . i recommend sarah in all aspects it was a very good expirince to been with her for some time and know she is a good friend
(Excelente
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7 dez. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anne)
anne been with us for some time ,she is a good and hard worker , she is enthusiastic and always wont to learn about the about the place and the work we been doing , we are very happy to have had anne in our home for some time , i recommend anne like a good worker and a very good and good girl
(Excelente
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7 dez. 2016
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Astrid)
astrid was our first volunteerr and if one of the reason we still doing work away , she is a very nice girl , good worker and she lear very fast about the work in the estancia ..she been with as for 2 weeks, i recommend astrid like a good worker and the most importanta like a good person
(Excelente
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19 nov. 2016
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Astrid) para o anfitrião
Amazing experience!
I volunteered before but this was my first experience with workaway and it was perfect.
The farm is in such an amazingly beautiful landscape far from everything and very peaceful. We were horse riding almost every day to look for cows or sheep and move them from one place to another or get them back to the farm to give them… read more
I volunteered before but this was my first experience with workaway and it was perfect.
The farm is in such an amazingly beautiful landscape far from everything and very peaceful. We were horse riding almost every day to look for cows or sheep and move them from one place to another or get them back to the farm to give them… read more
