La Cacaotera Farm Havana

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Expand your social consciousness: 8 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 8 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

15h

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

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 10

Per day

Fee pays for

Benefits for travelers

Materials for volunteer activities

Donation to project

Description

Esta cuota es importante para garantizar una alimentación de calidad debido a que todos en su mayoría son extranjeros, algunos alérgicos a algunas cosas y nos gusta variar las comidas para que tengan opciones

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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.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

Hello Traveller! My name is Yani and i am from Cuba. I live with my Husband Tony and with my loved son Anthony. We live in the center of Habana in a big spacious house. I am running a farm in the center of Habana. Before the place was for throwing trash, but now it's a unique green oasis among beautiful houses in Cuban style. I am a warm person, so are Tony and Anthony. I have a passion for cooking. So come and live the Habana experience!

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Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 60 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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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Developing social awareness
8 Immersing in the local culture
8 Meeting locals
7 Creating true social impact
6 Meeting international travelers
4 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 5. Gender equality
4 8. Decent work and economic growth
3 17. Partnerships for the goals

Albert

Denmark

Shira and her mom Yeye are simply the perfect hosts. Shira really cares for you and she is always ready to show you around or give you some advices in Habana, which can be a difficult city to navigate in as a foreigner. Yeye is a loving and warm mom, always smiling and giving loving vibes. You will feel completely safe and as in home. Only difference will be that you will have the taste of the original, authentic Cuban lifestyle.

5 months ago

Rupert

United Kingdom

The guest house is an incredible place to stay. Yachira and Regla are wonderful and very accomodating, as well as being around often to show you more of Havana and help you make trips out to the rest of the island. I couldn't recommend the guest house' house more. The work is practically non existent and the daily fee makes sense when considering the SIM card, the food, the rent, etc that is necessary when travelling to Cuba. Furthermore the room is beautiful and has a balcony and private bathroom. The tourism in Cuba is non-existent and tricky, so without Yachira it would have been impossible to enjoy it.

5 months ago

Ewelina

Poland

Estar con Yachira y Yeyé ha sido una de las experiencias más increíbles que he vivido en mucho tiempo. No tienes nada de qué preocuparte: ellas se encargan de todo y te cuidan en cada momento. Yachira es una anfitriona perfecta; disfrutar de La Habana como lo haces con ella es imposible de otra manera. Te llevará a todos los lugares imprescindibles, te ayudará con los taxis y con todo lo que necesites. Yeyé es una cocinera excepcional, ¡sus platos son deliciosos! La Cacaotera es un lugar genial, especialmente si conoces la historia de su evolución. Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable!.

14 days ago

Zelmar

Argentina

Con respeto a todos los q ofrecen lo mismo en la Habana, no creo q haya mejor lugar q la casa, te hacen sentir q es tu casa, el trabajo es tranquilo y muy lindo de hacer. Son muy cálidas en su recibimiento y trato, la casa es muy hermosa y limpia, la ubicación excelente. En fin, no solo lo recomiendo como experiencia en la Habana, sino q volveré sin dudas. Muchas gracias a la casa por este tiempo tan lindo q pase en Cuba, inolvidable, en parte por ustedes!!

25 days ago

Maite

Canada

Mi experiencia en la casa fue un placer!! Muchísimas gracias a Yashira y Jeje por compartir conmigo los valores de los cubanos y el sazón que ustedes tienen. Me encantó mi experiencia en la Habana gracias a estas dos personas excepcionales!! La cocina de Jeje es la mejor en toda la isla y las vibras de Yashira también!! Gracias por mostrarme los buenos lugares de la Habana y por cuidarme como familia. La Habana en el corazón (cuba no1 por siempre). Los quiero muchísimo, nos vemos pronto cuídense amigas xxx

4 months ago

Yachira Isabel replied

A ti amiga, de veras que fueron ratos muy agradables a pesar del corto tiempo. Cuba #1 en tu corazon, ya tienes tu casa en La habana. Me debes aun la receta del Poutine y de las empanadas. Tenemos que hacer una version a lo cubano, jajajaj

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