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Czech Republic
I really enjoyed my experience on the farm! I was harvesting coffee and cacao, learned how to do arepas and one day we were preparing fertilizer for the coffee trees which was really interesting :) The room was really cozy and everyone on the finca was nice and welcoming, Dona Libia is really funny and explained me everything I wanted to know even though she is pretty busy.
about 2 months ago
Spain
From the moment you cross the door of the farm, they make you feel like part of the family. Everyone there is very willing to help you learn and include you into any activity. Doña Libia is so hard-working and yet finds time to share long conversations with you and invite you to the different events she organizes or participates in. Very warm and enriching stay.
7 months ago
United States
Where to begin, my experience at the farm was incredible what a beautiful place. Dona Libia is such a caring soul, she's there to make sure you make the most of your time, learn and soak everything in. You'll feel completely disconnected from the busyness of the outside world la finca has an energy that recharges you. Come with the expectation of living an authentic experience in “el campo” and pleaseeee wear lots of bug spray and or long sleeves even if you don't “feel” like they're biting you hahaha learn from my mistakes
8 months ago
United Kingdom
A special place! Libia, Michael and the farm family are extremely kind people who truly appreciate the work the volunteers do. They are grateful for any work the volunteer does but always make sure you can rest or enjoy your time in the area whenever you wish. I always felt valued. The accommodation is basic by Western standards, but you have everything you need and are well looked after. My Spanish is basic so I perhaps did not learn so much about the farm's processes as others, but I still learnt so much. Muchisimo gracias a Libia y a todas! Ps, good insect repellent is a must!
9 months ago
United States
This experience was incredible. The host family is amazing. They are very helpful and supportive; excellent teachers and so passionate about their work and life in the farming community. They treat the volunteers like family. The farm is in a beautiful location. My Spanish is relatively basic and it worked but I definitely would not recommend to someone who does not have any Spanish.
over 1 year ago
Israel
I had a great time in the farm. Libya, the host, is very warm and welcoming.
over 1 year ago
France
This was a great experience! Even more than I expected. I saw and learned a lot of things in only 1 week about coffee, chocolate, arepas, plants and herbs, ... I took part in different steps of the different processes for each one. All of this in a very kind environment thanks to the nice people living and working there. They really care about the volunteers, and I'm proud and happy to have been able to help them to what they dedicate their lives to. A special thanks to señora Livia for being so kind with me, for sharing all her knowledge, for the good meals, and for her happiness.
over 1 year ago
Australia
Myself and my partner had such a lovely time here! We only spent 6 days here on the farm - Liba was such a welcoming and wonderful host along with Maria too❤️ we were fed well and the farm work was pretty easy planting coffee trees, harvesting cacao and making arepas 🫓 for the local market. It was really fun meeting and working with other volunteers too Louisa from Germany and Sofia from Argentina 🫶🏽 🫶🏽
almost 2 years ago
Australia
We had a beautiful, immersive farm stay at Kakaitaima Finca! The two of us were there for one week alongside two other volunteers. On the first couple of days we were out on the farm planting coffee trees and harvesting cacao, and then the following days we were helping prepare LOTS of arepas for the Saturday market. We had a comfortable stay and were fed plenty of food (even as vegetarians). Gumboots and mosquito nets are provided which is great. We would recommend this experience to anyone who would like to experience Colombian farm life, practise Spanish and spend time in nature.
almost 2 years ago
Germany
This was my first worldpackers experience and I'm happy it was! From the moment I arrived on the farm I felt very welcomed and libia made it easy for me to feel comfortable and at home. She is an absolutely inspiring person and watching her run this farm and business really impressed me. Furthermore, the work we were able to do taught me a lot about coffee, cacao, and the processes behind planting and processing it. Every day was different so we were able to look into many different types of work. Also, everyone is super nice and it feels like a family that we were allowed to be part of!
almost 2 years ago
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
