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Eco Village Santa Marta, Colombia

3.5
(7 reviews)7

Join our community and live an eco-friendly experience in Colombia

Help a sustainable project
6 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
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
5 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Music
Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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

US$ 22

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

Cover expensess for food

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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.
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, 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.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Every day, we work together on a specific project that helps the community. In the afternoon we have free time to enjoy the river or to participate in different workshops that people from the community are offering like- Kogi weaving, yoga, temazcal, men/women’s circles and more - depending on who is here in the farm. At night, after dinner we share the evening together in the Maloka with fire, sharing words and songs.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
  • Over 18 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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7 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

3.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Eco Village

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 15. Life on land
  • 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 4 13. Climate action
  • 3 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 1 4. Quality education
  • 1 5. Gender equality

United Kingdom

5

I stayed for 2 weeks in the eco village. It was an amazing experience. I felt the most connection to Mother Earth. Everybody was friendly and welcoming, I hurt my foot whilst at there and everyone was very caring and adapted tasks for me so I could still join in. I learnt a lot about permaculture from Steve who is a very inspirational man. I really hope to visit again in the future and do the permaculture course.

8 months ago

Germany

5

I had wonderful six weeks in the eco village and it was the most intense time I ever had while travelling. I learned so much about living together, mindfulness, communication, myself and of course permaculture. The connection to nature and to other people was incredible beautiful. We took all care of each other, shared a lot and had delicious cacao together. I will definitely come back, Thanks for everything

10 months ago

Italy

3

People are super cool and kind. There is a daily 65k cop charge (15usd) that is not written. For all the rest is a deep nature contact experience

about 1 year ago

Colombia

5

La experiencia fue bastante buena. Aunque mi paso por la comunidad fue breve, este lugar tiene mucho que ofrecer como experiencia significativa. Me voy muy inspirado y agradecido por haber tenido la oportunidad de conocer esta hermosa comunidad. Espero que mi camino me lleve de regreso muy pronto!! Todo lo mejor para la ecovila y su gente, gracias por ese increíble trabajo creando este lugar tan mágico.

5 months ago

Argentina

5

Amé mi experiencia en Teikú. Todo lo que me gusta de un lugar está aquí. Actividades como Yoga, danza, círculos de palabra y música, la posibilidad de hacer Temazcal, alimentación vegetariana, cacao orgánico y local, gente bonita, amable y de diferentes continentes. Practiqué mucho mi inglés, hice nuevas amistades y me encantó vivir diariamente en conexión con la naturaleza. Recomiendo en los tiempos libres disfrutar del río, hacer caminatas en la montaña y visitar sitios turísticos cercanos como Palomino, Minca y el Parque Tayrona. Gracias Teikú! Ya son mi familia.

11 months ago

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Response Time
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