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4h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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Amount
- US$ 17
Per day
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- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
Los voluntarios aportarán 17 dólares al día para cubrir gastos de alimentación, transporte, acomodación, clase de percusión y donación para la reforestación del territorio donde está la reserva natural
What you get
2
- 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.
- 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
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Permaculture Course
- Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
- Stay at least
- 1 week
- Stay up to
- 2 months
The Experience
Ven a vivir una experiencia inolvidable en la sierra nevada de Santa Marta, en el área Tayrona, caribe colombiano, en la Reserva Natural Taorayiná, donde estarás sumergido en los bosques tropicales a 450 MTS observando el mar caribe; aprenderás técnicas de permacultura, cocina consciente, cultura, historia y músicas tradicionales!
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 65 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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7 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 7 Learning about sustainability
- 7 Get in touch with nature
- 5 Developing environmental awareness
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 4 Creating true social impact
- 4 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 7 15. Life on land
- 5 3. Good health and well-being
- 5 13. Climate action
Tamara
Czech Republic
I spent nice time in Marcel's place. during that time there was not any guests so mostly we helped on garden, I really enjoyed it. Thanks to the time spent at Marcel's place, I was able to make further contacts with locals and other travelers, for which I am grateful. Cooking together, sitting by the fire and chatting were a pleasant part of the day. A walk to the waterfall or a trip to the beach were great. Thank you for nice time.
4 months ago
Tessa
Netherlands
Thankyou Marcel for this amazing experience! It was very nice to stay there and i learned a lot from him. He cooked very good meals and i had an amazing place to sleep. He took me to the beach, waterfalls and even to a sweatlodge ceremonie. It was great ❤️
5 months ago
Chiara Maria
Italy
The the reserve is an incredible place! I recommend it to anyone who wants to disconnect from the city and immerse themselves in the reserve. (Be assured that it is what you are looking for!) It is a bit of a difficult place to get to but Marcel will help you. What to say about Marcel? He is a wonderful, understanding and welcoming person. I am grateful for this time and wish him the best!
8 months ago
Robertina
Australia
My time at the the reserve was incredible! I highly recommend for anyone that wants to disconnect in the reserve The natural the reserve is really beautiful and I like that it's a little adventure to get to the place, makes it even more special ❤️ I stayed for two weeks, at this time of the month there was not too much garden work, so I basically helped out hosting guests, cooking and preparing the cabins And on my time off, we went exploring all the beautiful waterfalls, forests and beaches, so much to see nearby! Marcel was very welcoming and made you feel like home from the begging 🙏
about 1 year ago
Jan
Netherlands
We stayed a week here. Was really relaxed. Learned a lot from marcel in the kitchen and about his vision on the reserve. Marcel is a great and super sweet guy.
8 months ago
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Hosted by Marcel
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