Help take care of our farm and horses in Aquitania

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Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 2 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

Hi! My name is Diego and I own a farm in Aquitania, Boyacá (Colombia). In this beautiful environment I realise tours on horseback with tourists through the Páramo hills, with a stunning view of the Tota Lake. I own about 15 horses, which need care, attention and training. Some of them were rescued from maltreatment. In the small village of Toquilla (Aquitania) we are all neighbours and the community will welcome you with open arms.

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Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Meeting locals
2 Practicing Spanish
1 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 15. Life on land
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Madelief

Netherlands

I didn't have any experience with horses beforehand, but it was easy to quickly learn a lot! After the first few days I was able to go riding on my own and explore the nature. I paid a contribution per day for food for the animals and I got a lot of cool experiences in return. It is also a very nice place to relax, quiet and surrounded by nature. Diego and Gina always made me feel welcome :)

4 months ago

Romane

France

It was an interesting experince that allows me to learn more about horses, even if I was a beginner. I also discovered the beautiful region of Boyaca and Paramo's landscapes. The place is isolated from the small village of Toquilla, I enjoyed the peace and welcoming people. Most of my tasks were about feeding animals/horses and few stuffs aroud the house and the finca. It was not difficult. No tourists were there during my say, maybe it can impact the type of task you can have. I stayed alone with Diego, you can easily talk and share a lot with him, I practised a lot my Spanish

6 months ago

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