Permaculture project Anolaima, Colombia

5.0
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Experience ECOCIRCO: Art, Nature, and Regeneration

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Learn about sustainability
8 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
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.
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

COP$ 50000

Per week

Fee pays for

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Description

The weekly contribution of COP $50,000 (US$13) helps cover meal expenses during volunteer work. If you need internet, you can request it for an additional contribution of COP $50,000 per week. This service is optional and must be agreed in advance with the Ecocirco coordination. Your contribution helps sustain the space and its educational, regenerative, and cultural activities.

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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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
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.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
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.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

Ecocirco is an Educational, Regenerative, and Cultural Center located in the rural area of Anolaima, Cundinamarca, Colombia. We integrate art, circus, permaculture, and nature in a space for collective learning. We seek volunteers with a disposition to collaborate in caring for the facilities, the green areas, the vegetable garden, and the common spaces. The exchange contemplates 5 days of collaboration per week, with 5-hour shifts. The accommodation

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Requirements

  • Fluent Spanish or Intermediate English
  • Between 20 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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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Learning about sustainability
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 10 3. Good health and well-being
  • 9 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 4 4. Quality education
Christopher

Australia

5

Diana was very welcoming and we were clearly communicated to about the chores we could take on. It was sad to leave as we became in rhythm with life at the project but gave us a purpose while travelling that we really enjoy. Although my Spanish isn't very good, I found it a great opportunity to practice and learn. We really enjoyed the yoga and silks classes that Diana took us through. Very enjoyable stay and hopefully we can return someday soon.

8 months ago


Diana replied

Thank you, Chris
Their participation in Ecocirco was deeply valuable and meaningful for the development of our activities. Their commitment, willingness, and collaborative attitude contributed exceptionally to the smooth running of the sessions and to the care of the community space.
We especially highlight their help with the infrastructure and electrical wiring. They were very careful and professional.

Ingrid

Australia

5

We enjoyed our week with Diana at EcoCirco. We did a variety of jobs, my partner is a tradesmen, so we worked to his strengths. But there are a variety of tasks you can help with including gardening, cooking, education/circus classes, creative activities etc.
It was a great opportunity to practice our Spanish. Diana also speaks a little english so we could meet in the middle.
We stayed in a comfortable room with plenty of space and the lunches were yummy. There's a great outdoor kitchen. And Diana kindly gave us a beginner lesson in silks and we did yoga together.

8 months ago


Diana replied

Thank you Ingrid
Your participation in Ecocirco was deeply valuable and meaningful for the development of our activities. Your commitment, willingness, and collaborative attitude contributed outstandingly to the smooth running of the sessions and to the care of the community space.
We especially highlight your help with beautifying the space. You were very careful and professional. It was nice to share a bit of circus and life in nature.

Ludy Esperanza

Colombia

5

ECOCIRCO is a very beautiful place to get away from the city, it's a space to literally connect with nature. You are very autonomous in your things, the host is very relaxed and the activities are not heavy (you just need to always bring boots, gloves, a hat and sunscreen). Diana and her daughter are very kind. I tried to make the most of every day; in the afternoons we went to the towns (Anolaima and Cachipay) — mountains, rivers, etc. All of it was to enjoy the trip. You can check in Cachipay cheaper motorcycle transport for 6,000 pesos; it's a great tip to save.

3 months ago

Patricia

Colombia

5

My experience at ecocirco was wonderful; I learned many things I didn't know existed in terms of agriculture and that can help me in other environments. The tranquility you feel in the place is amazing; it makes you feel calm, the climate is perfect and Diana is a woman with a lot of talent. She is also very flexible in any situation. Vegetarian food had never been part of my plans; however it was also a rich learning experience and a discovery of how there are many ways to nourish ourselves and enjoy delicious foods. I hope to return soon.

3 months ago

Camila America

Chile

5

Arriving at this space was a dream come true; it's a beautiful place where you can disconnect and reconnect with yourself, near the village but disconnected from so much nature.
The activities to be carried out are quite comfortable and practical; the morning is very productive and there is plenty of time in the afternoon to rest or explore the surroundings.
Being able to use the circus space consciously is a privilege, and being able to contribute with one's knowledge is very welcome by Diana and her children.
Honestly, I came for two and a half weeks and requested an extension of my stay at the space.

3 months ago

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