Experience the charm of village life and learn to kite at the Caribbean’s Top Spot in Buen Hombre, Dominican Republic

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  Description

  Discover Playa Buen Hombre
  
  We’re more than just a kite school – we’re a close-knit family located in one of the most unique spots in the Caribbean. Our school sits on stunning flat, clear, and warm waters, perfect for all levels of kiteboarding.
  
  Playa Buen Hombre is a hidden gem – a small fishing village where everyone knows each other, creating a safe and welcoming vibe. Over the past three years, I’ve been working to share this magical place with the world. I founded our kite school to support the local community, employing 12 local instructors and training them to become IKO-certified professionals. We’re proud to be the only IKO center within a 3-hour radius!
  
  But we can’t do this alone. Whether it’s helping us keep the space organized, lending a hand at the school, simply spreading the word, your support makes a difference. Come kite with us, immerse yourself in our culture, and be part of our family. You’ll arrive as a guest and leave as one of us.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Music

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Photography

  

  Plant care

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Dancing

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  This town is very small and for the most part no one speaks english. So you can practice your spanish here for sure. Most of the staff are all local guys so you will be truly immersed in life here in Buen Hombre, with everyone hanging out a lot together. We also have a kite school and the conditions here are excellent. If you don’t kite yet or have your own equipment, you can take lessons / hire equipment from us, prices to be determined in person and classes are subject to availability. Additionally I was a Salsa Dance Instructor for 10 years so you could dance too.

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  Help

  We are a new school. I need help maintaining, building and developing the place. You can also help around the school with english speaking customers and if you are an IKO Instructor then you will be able to give classes. We have a good vibe and our priority is to have a good time and to make new friends. If you have any other skills to offer / possible projects that you think you could help with when you get here, I am open to talking about them as always trying to develop the space!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Shared room with bunkbeds will be provided (up to four people at one time). The apartment has a big kitchen that you can use to make your own meals. The apartment is new and it’s located in the city center about 10-15 min walk from the beach and school. Up to 7 people may be staying in the apartment at one time, but often it is not at max capacity, with only 5 staying there. Grocery store is across the street.

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  What else ...

  You can kite on one of the world best undiscovered spots. This is paradise for kiting. Closest Airport are Santiago 2 hours, Puerto Plata 2.5 hours, Santo Domingo 4.5 hours and Cancún 6.5 hours. Caribe Tours is a great bus service that can bring you to Villa Vasquez, our closest big town that is around 25 minutes from Buen Hombre. On days off a lot of our volunteers go snorkelling, spear fishing, kiting and making art. Even on days off, people usually hang out at the beach as it is kind of the center of everything!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Internet connection Is really good, i have Starlink.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have plenty of space

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  Can possibly accept pets

  I have cats.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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