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We are a small family living in the Colombian Andes Mountains. Our house is located in a peaceful region 3 hours away (by Car/Bus) from the capital city, Bogota. There are good public transportation options available, and we can provide you with guidance during your stay. The accommodation we offer is a private, spacious yet cosy, en-suite room.
Our family moved from the city to the farm some years ago, so we are not 100% farmers, but we like the farmer-life a lot. Sometimes we host small events in the farm (ecotourism). We have a great relationship with local ("real") farmers, in case you are interested. The locals are caring and lovely people.
This is a great place to be if you want to improve your Spanish or start learning, since our Spanish accent happens to be quite clean and easy to understand. Our parents speak only Spanish, my sister and I speak English but we are only there on occasions. We are always open to new cultures and like to share and experience traditions with our visitors.Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsElderly CompanionshipTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can recharge your spirit, get inspired by the locals' lifestyles, learn/improve your Spanish, and share new experiences with our family. We like to cook and share meals together, play traditional board games and enjoy family time.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help with gardening (watering plants, planting, harvesting), making the farm more attractive (artists/DIYers welcome), cleaning, taking care of animals (dogs and cat), social media marketing, organizing events, teaching English to our parents and involving the local community. Sharing recipes and cultural exchange experiences are always welcome.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentAccommodation
Lovely 18m2 bedroom in our house in the countryside. You will have a private bathroom, hot water shower, and the option to use the shared kitchen in the main house. The bedroom has a comfortable bed with plenty of blankets (it can get cold here, especially at night!), a chair and a desk. There is WLAN access in the main house, We may share some meals with you on weekdays, and the kitchen is always open for you to use. We would love to learn some new recipes from your country. On weekends you could plan a trip in the local area if you wish.
What else ...
You have plenty of options to spend your free time. You can relax or keep busy on the farm, spend time with locals, and explore the area. Sometimes there are events taking place in Cómbita, the closest town (5000 inhabitants), which is a 15 minute walk away. If you miss the city life, you can take a bus which goes every 30 minutes to Tunja (300.000 Inhabitants), where there are plenty of things to see and do, and the opportunity to meet more English-speakers. If you want to explore even more, you can visit the small colonial towns in the region, all accessible by car/bus. Tunja has a well-connected transport terminal which makes it easy to get to places like Villa de Leyva and Raquira for the day.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Diogenes y Leonor son super encantadores y grandes anfitriones, también los perros y Michin son muy tiernos ☺️ Y la granja es super hermosa, todos los edificios, la vista, la tranquilidad 🙏🏼 Leonor siempre cocinó comida vegetariana para mi :)
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Diogenes y Leonor son super encantadores y grandes anfitriones, también los perros y Michin son muy tiernos ☺️ Y la granja es super hermosa, todos los edificios, la vista, la tranquilidad 🙏🏼 Leonor siempre cocinó comida vegetariana para mi :)
very nice family, they made everything to let me feel comfortable. Wonderful dogs, Linda and Palomo. The finca is very big and beautiful. thank you very much for everything. i whish you the best.
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Scott is an easy-going person, friendly, trusting, very interesting to talk and nice to have around. He also love animals and was really good with plants. He was always… read more