Editing Hospex Rurales en Español (section)

== Couchsurfing Rural – guía para hospedadores ==

The guidelines in a rural Couchsurfing experience remain the same as in a urban Couchsurfing experience.

'''Check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/wiki/How_to_be_a_good_host "How to be a good host"] page'''


If you wish to ask your surfers for a little help at home:

'''1/ Inform'''

Make sure that you explain properly to the surfer what you're expecting before the surfer comes, to avoid any bad surprise. And again, fill in your profile as much as possible so that the people can know what to expect even before contacting you. Let them know any special warm clothing they need to bring, or if they need to bring a headlamp if there is no electricty.

'''2/ Don't ask too much'''

Don't ask your surfers too much, they might not be professional farmers and might mostly want to visit the area and rest. 2-3 hours of help a day should be enough.

'''3/ Adapt the task to the person'''

Remember that if a surfer comes to your place to help you it's also to discover a bit of your life, so please be kind and offer a wide range of activities, weeding for 3 hours a day might not be very exciting for a guest.

'''4/ Feed your guests'''

If they help you, then it seems logical that they get the meals in exchange.

'''5/ Help your surfers'''

Maybe you live in a remote place, and if you have the possibility, you could give your surfers a lift to your place and to the nearest public transport when they leave.

'''6/ Be patient'''

It's possible that your surfers will not know anything about rural areas: be patient, fully explain your way of life and your expectations and everything should be fine.