Discover Merida Yucatan with lots of different places to visit and help in our guest house, Mexico

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Description
We own a guest house in the centre of Merida Yucatan Mexico.. Guest house has 10 rooms each with bathroom, two equipped kitchensand a beautiful garden. House is located 5 blocks away from the main square, cathedral and several cultural places of interest.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Merida Yucatán is full of culture, one of the safest cities in the country, local people is in general polite and kind. Close to Merida you will find Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Beaches as Progreso and Celestún , a lot of cenotes and haciendas to visit. Local people in general is kind and polite.
Help
We are in charge of all the areas of the bussiness and we are looking for someone to help us with the front desk, delivering rooms as arrivals and the cleaning and laundry program of the rooms. Must be someone with good manners, 100% service focused and willing to help with any question or request of the guests. Of course with our help all the time.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
One room with private bathroom. bed, fan, air conditioning. Meals provided.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 159858376117

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19 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (aestevez) for host

My experience at Mario's hostel was great. He was always checking in to see how my stay was going and was very accommodating. He offered great advice on the area and how to best travel as a foreigner, I'd recommend this Workaway for anyone looking to explore colorful Merida.

(Excellent )

16 Aug 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (aestevez)

Alondra was helping us last july. She was a big help with the daily duties. Super nice person, reliable and responsible. I found her to be an excelent asset for our proyect. Highly recommended.

(Excellent )

2 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Danielle) for host

Mario was a wonderful host. My time spent here in Yucatan was super accomodating and I enjoyed my time here. Mario is very professional and always communicated with me. It was a pleasure!

(Excellent )

2 May 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle)

Danielle stayed for a month at my place, i can say it was perfect, she is full of energy, always down for anything, She is a very nice and responsible person. Do not hesitate to host Danielle, she will execute all tasks properly.
Thanks a lot for your help Danielle.

(Excellent )

3 Jul 2020

Left by Workawayer (Erica & Franco) for host

En nuestro viaje por Latinoamérica tuvimos la suerte de conocer muchas buenas personas a través de Workaway, nuestro ultimo host, Mario, fue uno de los más generosos. Como workawayers nos dió la posibilidad de conocer tanto Bacalar como Mérida, fue siempre bien dispuesto y amable con nosotros. Luego, en medio del lockdown por la pandemia, mantuvo… read more

(Excellent )

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19 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (aestevez) for host

(Excellent )

16 Aug 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (aestevez)

Alondra was helping us last july. She was a big help with the daily duties. Super nice person, reliable and responsible. I found her to be an excelent asset for our proyect. Highly recommended.

(Excellent )

2 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Danielle) for host

Mario was a wonderful host. My time spent here in Yucatan was super accomodating and I enjoyed my time here. Mario is very professional and always communicated with me. It was a pleasure!

(Excellent )

2 May 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle)

(Excellent )

3 Jul 2020

Left by Workawayer (Erica & Franco) for host

(Excellent )

26 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth )

Elisabeth stayed with us for one month in Bacalar Q.ROO. She works super hard and is responsible self going and positive. Everybody love her and her laughs. Elisabeth likes to keep her private time but, when you do engage her in conversation, you will see that she is a woman with a strong social and personal conscience and she absolutely aims to… read more

(Excellent )

25 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth ) for host

Thanks for this amaaazing opportunity!! I stayed with Mario for one month and I enjoyed every minute of this workaway experience. If you are in this area you would miss something not going there! You won't see a place like this twice. Mario always checks on you if everything is ok and if you need anything. If you have a problem you can come to him… read more

(Excellent )

13 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Alyona & Maria)

Mariia was helping us in Bacalar Q.Roo for a month. She was very keen to jump right in help us with the running of the hotel. She is able to work unsupervised & nows what is needed to be done. Mariia is easy going and was able to entertain herself taking spanish classes and visiting the village . It was such a good experience for us to have her… read more

(Excellent )

12 Jan 2020

Left by Workawayer (Clemence) for host

This was an amazing workaway experience in an hostel. I really enjoyed my time there (1month) and Mario is a very nice and flexible person. Alway there if you need anything. It was a pleasure to work with him and his team.
The tasks asked from you are very reasonable, I was helping for the breakfasts and getting the rooms ready to welcome the… read more

(Excellent )

5 Jan 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Clemence)

Clemence was a great help with all that asked of her. She is a very responsible and smart young person always going beyond of what is asked to help for. Always motivated and happy.
Its been really hard to say good by to her.
She is always welcome with us at any time.
Thank you very much and good luck Clemence.

(Excellent )

28 Nov 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Aleksandra & Pablo)

Aleksandra and Pablo are excellent workawayers, willing to learn and perform different new tasks, very nice, helpful and with an extraordinary attitude. Was not easy to had to say goodby to them.
We did really appreciate your help in this project so we highly recommend them.
Gracias Aleksandra y Pablo

(Excellent )

28 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Aleksandra & Pablo) for host

We spend a great month helping Mario in his guest house. The job was very great and we could learn a lot. During our stay we were mainly helping with guests that is: doing check - ins and check-outs, giving useful advises about the city and tourist attractions, helping with problems and answering the questions of the guests. Mario is very reliable… read more

(Excellent )

28 Nov 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa)

Vanessa is a very responsible and diligent young person with whom initial contact, planning and work went seamlessly well. We easily agreed on work hours for which she was always on time, thorough and great to have at the Reception and welcoming. We easily trusted her with welcoming guests, helping them out and handling payments. On her “off”… read more

(Excellent )

11 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host

I had a very good time helping Mario. He is a great guy, very responsible and always helpful. I helped in his guest house for about three weeks. The help itself is very simple: I did the check-in, explained the new guests a little bit about the city and showed them the house. It is a perfect for all those who want to explore Mérida and the… read more

(Excellent )

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Discover Merida Yucatan with lots of different places to visit and help in our guest house, Mexico

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