Guest House Salento, Colombia

5.0
(10 reviews)10

Volunteer in the Colombian Coffee Axis

Connect with international travelers
5 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Night Shift
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

1

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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

Join a volunteering experience in Salento, Colombia, and discover the magic of the Cocora Valley! This charming town in the heart of Colombia's coffee region is famous for its mountain landscapes, colorful architecture, and welcoming atmosphere. Food is not included; the kitchen is exclusively for classes held at the hostel. The tasks are for hostel maintenance (painting, gardening, etc). We look forward to seeing you! Sincerely: Fernando and Pau

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Be from outside Colombia

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

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Practicing Spanish
  • 2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 13. Climate action
Florian

Germany

5

Fernando, Paula and Stella are super welcoming. It felt like a second home for me and the task were clear. Also the planning of the working hours with Fernando was super easy and flexible. All of them helped me to practice spanish. Would come again for a volunteering.

about 1 year ago

Eduardo

Mexico

5

The place is very quiet, Fernando and his wife very attentive and funny. You really feel very comfortable they make you part of your home. the work at night is calm and easy salento is a beautiful town.

over 8 years ago

James

Australia

5

Awesome experience with an amazing family. Fernando was one of the most amiable people so far on my trip, and he knows everything about the town and is eager to share. He is also very patient and tolerated my average español effortlessly making me feel very welcome. He ensured that I was very well informed on all the activities available and I had a lot of fun because of this. Their hostel is very relaxed and clean, and an easy place call home. The night shift was generally not too long depending on the guests. Making the hours extremely fair. I highly recommend, they're great people.

almost 9 years ago

Julio

Spain

5

Everything is going great; the people are charming and the tasks are simple.

9 months ago

Frayber yoel

Venezuela

5

From the very first moment they made me feel at home. Don Fernando and Mrs. Paula together with Mrs. Estela are incredibly polite and very pleasant people. The warmth, the trust, and the good energy of this place made my experience much more than just the house. I found a family-like environment, full of shared moments, laughter, and learnings that one treasures the house backpacking path. I hope to return soon; I wish you my best successes and may God bless you (I recommend it 100%).

about 1 year ago

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