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We are the nomadic family of El Bicho Latino. After touring Latin America for 17 years we made a stop in Chiapas. We are working a small piece of land to sow and plant our food in a small community of 40 hectares, of which 20 hectares is a preserved forest in the middle of the mountains, 1 hour and a half from San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas. We have caves, forest, peace and many kind of birds but no phone señal or internet connection. We look for people who gives us a hand to build a new sustentable healthy life.
Somos la familia nómada de El Bicho Latino. Después de recorrer América Latina durante 17 años hicimos una parada en Chiapas. Estamos trabajando un pedacito de tierra para sembrar y plantar nuestros alimentos en una pequeña comunidad de 40 hectáreas de las cuales 20 hectáreas es un bosque preservado en plena montaña a 1hora y media de San Cristobal de las casas, Chiapas. Tenemos cuevas grandes, bosque, tranquilidad y muchos pájaros pero no tenemos señal de teléfono ni conección internet.
Buscamos personas que nos dan una mano en construir una vida sana e autosustentable.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Includes largely organic vegetarian food, volunteers sleep in the best place! We live and share in a good environment, connect with nature, walk in the woods and caves, enjoy a sunset or a campfire, connect with oneself, use natural medicine, our cleaning products, compost, vermiculture, we make preserves, re -we invent every day
Incluye comida vegetariana gran parte orgánica, los voluntarios duermen en el mejor lugar! Vivimos y compartimos en un buen ambiente, conectar con la naturaleza, caminatas en el bosque y cuevas, disfrutar de un atardecer o una fogata, conectarse con uno mismo, usamos medicina natural, nuestros productos de limpieza, composta, lombicultura, hacemos conservas, re-inventamos cada día!
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4/5 hours per day: help in the forest gather firewood, orchard, plant trees, permaculture, carpentry, making furnitures, construction, etc.
4/5 horas por dia: carpintería, en el bosque juntar leña, huerto, plantar árboles, permacultura, carpintería, fabricar muebles, construction, etcLanguages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Arabic: Beginner
German: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
We have a cabin available for volunteers with several beds, shower, kitchen, compost toilet, washing machine.
Tenemos una Cabaña a la disponiblidad de los voluntarios con varias camas, Ducha, cocina, baño seco, máquina lavadora.What else ...
Lugar tranquilo, caminatas en el bosque y montaña, descubrir cuevas. disponibles: slakline, instrumentos de música, juegos, fogatas, etc.. pedimos 500 pesos MX para ayudarnos con el transporte ya que vamos a buscar los voluntarios a San Cristóbal de las casas que está a 1h30 en auto de nuestro lugar.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a great spot for camping with water and electric facilities. Tools for repairing or building things. Un lugar agradable para camping, acceso a agua y electricidad, tenemos muchas herramientas para reparación o construcción de cosas.
Can possibly accept pets
Amamos los animales
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Aquí siempre habrá un lugarcito para ellos si desean regresar!
It has been one of the best experiences I had in the last years and I would recommend spending some time there… read more
Aquí habrá siempre un lugarcito si desean volver.
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Aquí siempre habrá un lugarcito para ellos si desean regresar!
It has been one of the best experiences I had in the last years and I would recommend spending some time there… read more
Aquí habrá siempre un lugarcito si desean volver.
Todas las comidas eran cada vez más ricas y eran llenas de las historias increíbles de… read more
They are interesting people, easy going, gentle and happy!
It was very fun and inspiring to work for a modest cause and not at a place that seeks profits.
The food was amazing, the sleeping arrangement cozy and unique and they made me feel right at home.
Happy to have stayed there and get… read more
Une semaine inoubliable passée avec Shanti & Matu qui nous ont accueilli dans leur lieu de vie magnifique en pleine nature.
Vie en communauté a 100%, couchage en dortoir (prévoir boulquies si sensible comme moi), nourriture végétale délicieuse.
Tâches variées: jardinage,… read more
Agradecemos su apoyo en la carpintería
With 17 years on the road these people know how to receive other travelers that pass by to lend them a helping hand. They (almost) treat… read more
My friend and I spend one week with Shanti, Matu, and Zaina, along with the furry friends, welcomed us with open hearts and endless positivity. Every day was filled with laughter, heartfelt conversations, and the most delicious meals you can… read more
The volunteering itself is a perfect example of what WorkAway is… read more
Es un sitio aislado en una comunidad y, aún así, tienes todo lo que necesitas.
De todos los animales con los que nos cruzamos por allí nuestro preferido es Buche,… read more
You'll be living with the fam in a spot that only a lucky few backpackers will ever see. surrounded by nature and truly epic views on all sides. Good food, satisfying work and some of the most interesting and welcoming people Ive ever met. I'll always recommend mates… read more
Es un chico inteligente, pícaro con mucho humor. Le tocó trabajar con… read more
Recomiendo ese workaway, sin embargo el trabajo es duro así qué hay que pensarlo bien !
Gracias a ustedes !
PS : Dijiste… read more
Lucie, sería genial que pudieras comer algo que sembraste tu misma aquí!! Nos vemos!
We had such a great time with La Familia el Bicho 😊
Everything about this place is wonderful and there is plenty to do and something for everyone 😁
You get the best food and hear the funniest stories 🤭
There are chickens, cats and the cutest dogs 🥰
For us this remains an unforgettable experience… read more
Shanti et Matu ont été tout de suite très accueillants, très ouverts et sympathiques. J'ai passé la semaine… read more
Un lugar mágico, al igual que los voluntarios que nos acompañaron durante estas semanas!
Un abrazo enorme ❤️ ¡Hasta pronto!
Desde el primer momento me sentí muy acogida por toda la familia. Las primeras semanas no había más voluntarios, pero no me sentí sola en ningún momento. Pude disfrutar enormemente de la paz y tranquilidad que proporcionan el que el lugar esté tan… read more
They opened their home to us and made us feel very welcome. The work was physical and challenging, the time off was peaceful, restful, and full of laughter. We are… read more
Con… read more
They really enjoy their life in that incredible place in the forest.
I like how they work and how they connect with local people.
And I’m very happy to be part of their project.
Thank you very much and see you again!!