Farmstay Cali, Colombia

5.0
(10 reviews)10

🌿Experience the magic of Villa Mauro: nature, wildlife, and support at a countryside home

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Immerse yourself in the local culture
9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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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.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
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.
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
4 weeks

The Experience

Villa Mauro is a rural guesthouse where we seek support with cleaning, gardening, and painting tasks. Located in a natural setting beside the Pance River, it is a small ecosystem full of fauna and flora. We invite volunteers to experience a connection with nature, share playful moments, and grow in a calm and welcoming environment.

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Requirements

  • Fluent Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 70 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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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 4 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Creating true social impact
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
Elijah

United States

5

I had an amazing time! Alfonso is by far the warmest host I have ever had. He is incredibly generous and kind, and very patient with my almost non existent Spanish.

The work is extremely reasonable. The property is amazing (washing machines make me happy, ) and you can access the river from the back. And the valley is stunning.

I got to meet and hang out with Alfonso’s friends, who are just as kind and inviting as him, and the other volunteers were also amazing.

Alfonso also graciously had me for an extra week, and I couldn’t have been more happy. I highly recommend.

2 months ago

Darly Lorena

Colombia

5

My experience in the house was very nice. Don Alfonso is a very kind, generous person and always made me feel very comfortable. The house is beautiful, the natural surroundings are peaceful and the climate is cool. The tasks I performed were simple and in line with the exchange. I am leaving very grateful and with very fond memories. 🌿❤️

25 days ago

Andres

Colombia

5

I have been traveling for six years and up to now this could easily be one, if not the best place where I have volunteered. The host is a very humanitarian, loving, cheerful, positive, kind, responsible man, generous in his sharing. A born collaborator, always in favor of helping to improve his surroundings in general, and much more among all that, including a good friend!

Personally, I feel very grateful for the time at the house, which for me is a pleasant gift from the universe. Thanks to worlpackers and Alfonzo for their willingness and help.

about 2 months ago

Eve

Argentina

5

Undoubtedly one of my best homes; I felt really comfortable in every aspect... I didn't want to leave anymore, haha. Alfonso is an incredibly kind, flexible person with a big heart, which makes you feel at home; the nature there is beautiful, even better. I shared with the other volunteers what made it even better. Immensely grateful for everything and a BEAUTIFUL place.

2 months ago

Anton

United Kingdom

5

Unfortunately, I only stayed one week at the house, but as soon as I arrived at the house, I felt at home. Alfonso's kindness and his ability to make you feel welcomed made the experience even better. The tasks were reasonable, and I never hesitated to ask anything; it always made us feel comfortable. I would really like to stay longer because I had a great time.

3 months ago

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