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Eco Lodge Santa Marta, Colombia

4.5
(77 reviews)77

Help us with yoga or dance classes in the mountains!

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Connect with nature
66 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
58 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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What you offer

12h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Teaching Sports
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Yoga class for our guests are organized in the morning or in the late afternoon (2 class for 6 days). Dance classes (for guests) are organized in the early evening and last 2 hours for 6 days. You can send us a message whether you opt for yoga or dance. Yoga and dance courses will be organised at one of our pools with an infinite view over the surrounding mountains and forests.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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77 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Lodge

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 66 Get in touch with nature
  • 58 Meeting international travelers
  • 46 Meeting locals
  • 30 Practicing English
  • 26 Practicing Spanish
  • 22 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 35 15. Life on land
  • 20 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 6 10. Reduced inequalities

Romania

5

I highly recommend this volunteering experience, it comes with many great benefits such as all meals, laundry, and tours. The food is absolutely delicious and the waterfall and coffee tours are really enjoyable. Neidis, Jose, Maria, Willy, and Ana, who were all so friendly and even took great care of me when I had some stomach issues. The reception work can feel overwhelming in the first few days, since there's a lot of paperwork and tasks to handle. The workflow could be improved with an automatic system. Still, it's a great place to volunteer and you get to connect with other volunteers too

6 days ago

Netherlands

5

My stay at the lodge was great! I volunteered as a salsa instructor and the work was great. The hours were as agreed upon. The meals were also amazing. I recommend staying at the lodge!

25 days ago


Nele replied

Hola Michon nos alegra mucho saber que tu estancia aquí fue increible, esperamos poder recibirte en otra ocasión!
Saludos
Jose

Colombia

5

3 weeks at the lodge as a volunteer was awesome and so much fun. The work at reception can get a little overwhelming on the first days but it'll be lighter once the volunteer gets to know the daily tasks. So many perks, such as tours, walks, hikes, the food is amazing and they offer laundry service. Schedules are respected and Maria and Jose are great people and are always willing to assist. The connection with nature was beautiful. It was def a great experience! the lodge is a beautiful place.

4 months ago


Nele replied

¡Qué alegría leer tu mensaje! 💚 Fue un gusto tenerte con nosotros y ver cómo te integraste con tanta buena energía al equipo y al ritmo de la finca.
Gracias por valorar el trabajo de todos —José, María, Luz, Sandra, Yuli, Ana y cada persona del equipo estarán felices de saber que te sentiste tan bien acompañada 🌿✨

Aquí siempre tendrás un hogar al que volver. ¡Un abrazo grande y muchos éxitos en lo que venga! 🌞

Sweden

5

I spent 3 weeks at the lodge as a yoga instructor. Overall it was an amazing experience and I developed my teaching skills a lot during my time there. I taught 2 classes per day (6 days a week) in exchange for 3 meals (I really liked the food) and accommodation, which I think is a very good volunteer arrangement. The newly built cabaña where volunteers stay is really nice with a lovely view, but there is no electricity. Communication from management could be improved and I felt like some more introduction (showing volunteers around on arrival etc.) would have made me feel more welcome.

5 months ago


Nele replied

Thank you so much for your time with us and for sharing your experience 🙏 It was a real pleasure having you as our yoga instructor — your classes brought a lot of calm and good energy to the space, and we're glad to hear that your teaching grew during your stay 🌿

France

5

The lodge is an amazing place to stay, landscape wise but also staff wise. We had the chance to truly mangle with the other volunteers and some members of the staff that really helped us with our Spanish. The reception work was fantastic, you never get bored and you get to meet all of the guests. It was also very pleasant to be able to take part in the tour offered by the finca. However I think some amelioration could be done regarding the housing. There is no real volunteer dorm apart from a cabana in construction with made a bit hard to sleep through all of our stay.

6 months ago


Nele replied

Thank you for your thoughtful review! 😊 We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the stunning landscape, the friendly atmosphere, and the opportunity to connect with both volunteers and staff.

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