House between the mountains and the cactus
Argentina - Jujuy - Tilcara
ID : BE00116662
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 28/Dec/2019
We are
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My husband and I are an Argentinian-Belgian couple and we have a one-year old daughter, Luz. When we met, we lived for 4 years in Brussels, and then decided to move to Argentina in 2019 after that Luz was born. Next year, in May 2020 we hope to go back to Belgium to see family and friends for a couple of months. We are currently living in the Northwest of Argentina, in the province of Jujuy, in the Quebrada de Humahuaca. We love our life here as it is in the middle of the nature, we have a vegetable garden, enjoy walking in the mountains, and cooking. Ariel is photographer and I work for an organisation on the rights of persons with disabilities, the European Disability Forum. We also have a small NGO, Light of the Children that gives workshops in photography and art to children.
About us
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Spanish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Law Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
juriste
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Only 3km from the village, Tilcara, in a rural area, a typical house built with the materials of the area. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with sofa bed and a kitchen. The ideal place to live close to nature, or 'pachamama' as they say here in the local language. The house has a rustic and minimalist style, combining native materials with modern furniture. The house is cosy and comfortable: hot water 24 hours, heating with open fire place and gas heating, kitchen, WIFI, bed linen, towels, laundry machine, barbecue. There is ample parking space.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Balcony / Deck
- Clothes Washer
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Furnished with Antiques
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Baby Equipment
- Jacuzzi
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Mountains
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The house sits in the middle of 4 hectares terrain, surrounded by a private garden, place under the native trees to barbeque, and full of fruit trees and a vegetable garden. You can hear the birds sing during the day and at night the stars illuminate and accompany us. You can go to the village, Tilcara by car, only 3 km to buy vegetables and fruits in the local market, or walk the cosy streets and shop in the many beautiful stores.
Outdoor Activities
- Cultural Events
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- River
Leisure
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
Transport Nearby
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The house is located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a valley that is declared UNESCO World Heritage. The region has many beautiful places to visit: the Pucara of Tilcara (the ancient ruins), nearby villages such as Purmamarca and Humahuaca with its beautiful surrounding mountains of seven and fourteen colours (Hornocal), the salt lakes - Salinas Grandes. If you go one hour more south, you arrive in a very green lush area where you can bath in termal water, and have the capital of the region, San Salvador de Jujuy where you can find all you need in the stores and supermarkets. The place is also close to the border with Chile (San Pedro de Atacama) and Bolivia (Salar d'Uyuni) where you have many more to visit and explore.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
As this is our family home, we would love to find it back neady and tidy. If you wish, you can also enjoy the vegetable garden and take care of it, but that is not a must.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
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