Eco Lodge San Bernardo del Viento, Colombia

3.5
(6 reviews)6

🌊💪Coastal Warriors: Reconstruction and Resilience in the Caribbean

Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
3 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

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.
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
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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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Surf lessons
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Hello, traveler! We are a hostel located on the pristine coast of San Bernardo del Viento, Córdoba. If you're looking for a luxury resort, this isn't the place for you today. Right now, nature is testing us: a strong cold front and the swell have battered our facilities. We are not defeated; we are in reconstruction mode. We are looking for strong hands, brave hearts, and people who aren't afraid to get muddy with mud, sand, and salt spray.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 80 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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6 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

3.5

Hours & Tasks

3.5

Eco Lodge

3.5

Learning & Fun

3.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Developing social awareness
  • 2 Practicing Spanish
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 15. Life on land
  • 4 6. Clean water and sanitation
Karoline

Germany

5

The volunteering was just amazing. The place is the most beautiful home I’ve ever had and directly at the beach. You can connect to Natur. The work was very easy and we could choose ourself, where we like to help. There was also good internet. The hostal has 3 friendly dogs and the owners are lovely people (like all the neighbors as well) Highly recommended if you are looking for a unique place where you can feel like home.

2 months ago

Marie-irène

Belgium

5

I completed my first volunteering at the eco-lodge and it was a very beautiful experience! My tasks mainly involved cleaning, painting and redecorating the place. I was really warmly welcomed. What I especially liked was that my host allowed me to discover real Caribbean life and its culture. I met the neighbors, his friends, and created very beautiful social bonds. I loved this simple, natural and warm lifestyle. The people became real friends and I am already looking forward to going back!

about 1 month ago

Mariana

Colombia

3

People who are part of the project and the area are kind and helpful.
It is a place away from the village, so it's natural, although the beach has a lot of litter.
Going shopping can be challenging, since you need transportation such as a car or motorcycle to get there. On the other hand, the host can improve their cleanliness and daily order, as well as show interest in preparing and cleaning the volunteers' rooms.

about 1 month ago

Karen Andrea

Colombia

1

We traveled to the place with the intention of volunteering, but upon arrival we decided not to continue due to the hygiene conditions. Although Felipe was very kind previously, the sleeping space was not prepared: dirty sheets, pillows with dirt, clothes, papers and packaging everywhere. The bathroom was very dirty and full of urine due to a lack of water. The kitchen had rotten food, dirt and cigarette butts. We understand that the project is under construction, but it should guarantee minimum cleanliness and livability conditions before receiving volunteers.

about 2 months ago

Morgana

Italy

4

We spent two weeks at Sir Mangle and the experience was certainly unique. The place is spectacular and right in front of the beach but it is clearly under construction and there are frequent problems with water and electricity. Indeed it's not a hostel but a very nice project of a cultural and artistic center under construction, so there are no guests, only volunteers and the owner. The tasks are very calm, mainly keeping the common areas clean and helping to recover the place, it was completely different from what I expected but okay
and they have some dogs that are absolutely lovely!

4 months ago

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About the host

Hosted by Lorena

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