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We are two owners (Guatemalan/American) that opened this hostel in 2014. We are well informed about Xela and we have the heart and desire to give you the best experience possible here with us. We want you to love Xela as much as we do, so our aim is to give you as much free time as possible between your shifts so that you can explore the city and its surroundings and truly get the know the beautiful nature and wonderful culture that this part of Guatemala has to offer.
Our casa is a colonial style guest house that offers the best comfort of a home away from home. We have a spacious house in the historical center, with two gardens that you will never feel crowded in. We provide speedy wifi, hot showers, fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, and different parts of the house that you are always welcome to use.Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
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Xela is the best place in Guatemala to learn Spanish, you can get private lessons or attend one of the local schools for less money than you would normally spend. If you're looking for a more authentic experience of Guatemala, this is the place; 50% of the population are indigenous and the locals are very friendly. Xela has the commodities of a big city, but we're located in the heart of the historical centre, which is downtown latin style: big stone buildings, old houses and cobblestone streets and all the colors from Latin America. You'd have plenty of time off to go on various hikes around the city, many of them sacred to the Mayans and since we arrange the hikes and shuttles, you would get a discount when booking these as well.
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We're highly ranked online these days, so we need someone that likes people, that likes to help, as this is part of our philosophy. We believe in planting good karma among the people around us, and helping others. The position we offer requires 25 hours of work per week, helping out with administrative tasks such as keeping track of check ins and check outs, arranging shuttles and tours for guests and making sure the house looks neat and clean. It's a very chilled and non stressful job, but you'll need patience and a positive can do attitude, like in most customer facing roles.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: FließendUnterkunft
Room shared with the other volunteers, shared bathrooms with hot showers and a fully equipped kitchen with plenty of storage space for your food and speedy wifi. We work with a rooftop bar that gives a discount on all their items to our workawayers. You're also welcome to use the washing machine in the house.
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You will have a big chunk of the day to go out. Go sightseeing, volunteer in one of the projects from around the city or study Spanish. On your days off you can do a hike or visit a famous market or go to the hot springs. Salsa or bachata classes is also a popular choice, or quiz nights, going to the movies, taking yoga classes, going to the gym and most other things that a city usually offers!
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Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Arbeitszeiten
25 hours/week
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Thank you for everything!
We did this workaway during 2 weeks, we really really really enjoyed our stay in this hotel.
Everything was perfect, clean, we were well located (right next to the city center).
We have a private room.
Javier the manager and Theresa were super nice, always available to answer our… read more
Thank you so much for these amazing moments at your hostel. 😉
The work is very pleasant, the hostel is an oasis, Jennie is incredible accomodating, and overall a perfect opportunity to take dirt cheap Spanish classes. Discounts on tours/shuttles also come in handy.
If I end up travelling through Guatemala again next year I will be back.
The workshift was flexible, so I had enough daytime to attend Spanish and salsa class and 3 days off per week to hike or explore the city near Xela. The work is simple, but you can learn a lot from Jennie, other co-workers and guests!… read more
Thank you!!!
The city may not be the most beautiful at first sight, but trust us, Xela is a true gem with its own vibe and people. Lots of stuff to see and do in and around the… read more
Our responsibilities as volunteers were well explained and not difficult to learn and as the shifts were in the afternoon it fit perfectly around taking Spanish lessons every… read more
i really enjoyed the time to stay and work in such a lovely hostel , i went to the Spanish school in the morning and worked in the night (i think it's a good balance for me.) Val and Jenny are really amazing peoples , they gave me so many space to have my own times here , also… read more
Bryan is a very friendly person. He likes to have fun, talks with people and goes on hikes with the guests. We managed to see a major eruption of santiaguito on a hike, he pushed us up in the early morning so that we just arrived in time for the spectacular event.
Val is a very care… read more
I hope I will come back one day in the future.