Eco Village San Rafael, Argentina

5.0
(81 reviews)81

Build, share, and connect with nature in Mendoza

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
60 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
63 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
62 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet 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.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga 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.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Build, share, and connect with nature in Mendoza, Argentina! We are Finca Macalicia, a nature space located in San Rafael, Mendoza. We are looking for travelers with carpentry, construction, and woodworking skills who want to join our project and help us keep growing. Finca Macalicia is a place where nature, yoga, and family life come together. We look forward to seeing you at Finca Macalicia to build together

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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81 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 63 Get in touch with nature
  • 62 Meeting international travelers
  • 51 Meeting locals
  • 49 Learning about sustainability
  • 44 Developing environmental awareness
  • 42 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 49 15. Life on land
  • 46 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 43 3. Good health and well-being
  • 1 1. No poverty
  • 1 2. Zero hunger
Seb

France

5

Everything that you can read is true ! Amazing place with amazing people.

7 months ago

Miriam

Germany

5

Wooooow 🥹 I had a really good time at the eco village. Bernardo and Macarena are incredibly warm and welcoming people and I immediately felt at home. I had a wonderful time, enjoying morning yoga sessions, building a house, making grape juice, playing with the children and so much more. The three children are incredibly sweet. I can highly recommend a stay with them. Thank you so much, Bernardo and Macarena, for letting me come and for all the lovely moments we shared. 🫶🏼

8 months ago

Lisa

Germany

5

Bernardo & Macarena are loving, kind, warm hearted people! They will make you feel at home immediately! The finca is so beautiful too, a lot of space in nature, its a lovely place to relax and slow down:) The work is easy, and the tasks were very flexible in what you can/prefer to do. The facilities are spacious, and the food is absolutely delicious! There is a river close by to have a swim when its getting hot in summer! The kids are soo cute too, they love to play and engange with the volunteers;) Yoga lessons were incredible! I loved my stay at the finca, i can recomend 100%❤️

10 months ago

Melitta Gila

Germany

5

It’s a peaceful and spacious place with a variety of tasks to do. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. You can learn a lot about self-sufficiency here. There are two lovely cats, and the family is very kind, their children are adorable. There is a local bus connection that comes every 30 minutes to 1 hour. The experience was very pleasant and the yoga lessons with Bernardo were wonderful! If you are a nature lover, this is an perfect place for you. Thanks to Bernado and Maria! ❤️

about 1 year ago

Krista

United States

5

My partner and I have a wonderful 2 weeks at the eco village. We were there during the harvest season (March) and had the opportunity to harvest grapes and make grape juice, wine, and marmalade using those grapes. When we weren't working, we were enjoying meals together, doing yoga, meditation, playing music, we even did a massage workshop! We have intermediate Spanish skills and came away with amazing Spanish practice with the other volunteers who were very patient, kind, and FUN. The community that Bernardo + Macarena have built here is incredible. A truly extraordinary experience.

over 1 year ago

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Hosted by Maria Luz Macarena

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