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Help welcome at our ecolodge near Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Off grid ecolodge with cabins and camping near Lake Atitlan. Shared bathrooms and kitchen with a large yoga deck that overlooks the lake. We run completely on solar and have a well on site with our own water treatment systems. We are just starting out in 2023 and will be seeking volunteers for maintenance work and new projects. We have one paid staff, and their role is constructions and maintenance.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The host is Korean-American and fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish. He has been living in Guatemala since 2013 and is open to language and cultural exchange with Workawayers. Workawayers will work closely with the host and the groundskeeper to develop and work on various projects related to food cultivation, construction, land management, and maintenance. Previous experience is welcomed but not necessary. We have a shared kitchen and often cook, eat, and clean together.

  • Help

    Help

    We seek volunteers seasonally to help around with various maintenance tasks and new projects.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Korean: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Single room or camping with shared facilities.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have satellite internet but sometimes need to turn it off to conserve electricity. We are located about 30 minutes from Panajachel.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 177448778353

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The image depicts a serene scene of a gate with a metal fence and a red roof, situated near a road and surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lake, mountains, and lush trees, set against a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
The image depicts a small room with a bunk bed, featuring a ladder, wooden furniture, and a window with a view of trees outside, set against purple walls and a wooden floor.
The image depicts two houses on a hillside, with a blue house on the right and a brown house on the left, surrounded by lush greenery and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene outdoor seating area with a wooden floor, metal roof, and black railing, featuring two chairs and a coffee table on a deck surrounded by lush greenery.
The image depicts a woman washing her hands at an outdoor sink, situated beneath a mural on the side of a building, with a red door to the right.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man sitting on a wooden deck, gazing out at a lush forest and distant mountains under a clear blue sky with white clouds.

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