Help with gardening, permaculture and housework and learn about tourism in San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala

Description

We are a chill, quiet and pleasant hostel located in the San Marcos La Laguna neighborhood, in Lake Atitlan..
The neighborhood is one of the best known in the city, with many colorful houses and people. Many foreigners come to learn and practice yoga, meditation, engage with the local community or to enjoy the different activities the town has to offer.
The hostel is a new concept where we seek to mix art, colors and good vibes, Our idea is: low price - high quality.
This place sometimes feels more like a home than a hostel, and our guests often stay longer than they planned. If you want to spend some time in one of the best hostels in the city and meet people from all over the world, welcome!

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Here you will learn to develop lodging tasks and learn about tourism.
San Marcos is a beautiful city, with museums, shops, markets, bars, pubs, restaurants, parks, forests, nature reserves, mountains and a beautiful gigantic lake.
In your free time here you can listen and play music, perform yoga, learn Spanish, learn how to cook mexican food and tour the cultural scene of the city!

Help

We are looking for people who speak at least a medium level of english or spanish responsible and reliable.
We stand out for the good atmosphere and teamwork.
In our hostel we divided the work in different areas:

- SUPPORT IN TOILET: simple tasks of cleaning and order.

- DECORATION: renovation tasks, painting, cleaning and arrangements of the hostel.

- KITCHEN: make the food of the volunteers, help in the hostel Kitchen.

- GARDENING, PERMACULTURE AND HOUSEWORK: we seek to create a space for meditation and relaxation for guests and volunteers and soon we will expand the hostal with a new bulding and we need help putting it together, you can help with the garden, house keeping and permaculture projects.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent

Accommodation

Cozy bedroom in shared room, with shared bathroom, wifi and kitchen included.
We also offer a lunch to the volunteers.

A little more information

• 

  Internet access

• 

  Limited internet access

• 

  We have pets

• 

  We are smokers

• 

  Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week