Join us on our organic farm and learn everything about cocoa in Tolima, Colombia

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  Arcapacha is an organic farm in Colombia that cultivates cacao and we produce our own chocolates. Located 3 hours from Bogota, we have a pleasent weather and the place is surrounded by forest and many rivers.
  We support small farmers, educate and create environmental awaraness. Twice a year there is cacao harvest and in between we prune the trees and work in our organic garden. We practice yoga and have a space for meditation. Our neighbourhood is surrounded by small paths and small farms with cacao and coffee cultivations.
  By voluntery work our guests have the oportunity to learn about cacao agriculture including harvesting, fermentation and drying process. We have 5 hectares and approximately 5 thousand trees. We expect from our volunteers 4-5 hours work a day, a valid health insurance, positive attitude and willingness to learn. You are welcome to discover the fascinating world of cacao cultivation.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Projetos artísticos

  Prática de idiomas

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Ensino

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Learn all about cacao cultivation, seed beds, pruning and harvest process, Get to know about flora and fauna in Colombia, develop Spanish language skills and get to know local community members. Cacao ceremonies is part of getting to know Arcapacha,

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  Ajuda

  Help collecting and processing the cacao,cooking and cleaning, carpentry skills.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Alemão: Fluente
  Inglês: Fluente
  Espanhol: Fluente
  Italiano: Fluente
  Holandês: Fluente

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  Practice is always good
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  Acomodação

  We offer single and double beds inside the houses, hammocks and mosquito net's. We have also a 15 m long swimming pool with fresh water from mountains and a carpentry workshop. The volunteers will receive 3 mainly vegetarian meals a day. There is the option to buy dairy product's and meat if wanted in the nearby village.

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  Algo mais...

  To reach our place from Bogota you can take bus to Melgar the closest city. From there, ( twice a week ) early in the morning there is a bus, taxi is also available. We can also organize transport if need it. There are old trails for hiking, waterfalls and caves that can be visited. Basic knowledge of Spanish is recommended local people does not speak english. We believe in organic growing, harmony with nature, enjoying life, eating chocolate and being :)

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  Our internet connection is stable, some times If we don't have electricity due to a storm, the router turns off. Can happen we are in the mountains in the middle of nowhere.

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  There is a place where to park your campervan

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Horas previstas

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5days a week