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We are two locals, Tato and andre, who run a small hostel 2 minutes from the beach in the surf paradise Huanchaco, Peru. We are re opening this hostal since the pandemic time ,we currently need help with house keeping tasks, we have two golder retriver dogs need to make them, walking and if you have some habilities like painting or anything to improve the hostal is welcomig.
Basic spanish is needed and we can help you improve it. We would like to improve our english as well, hopefully with your help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Culture
Animals
Water sports
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Huanchaco is a small fishing village, with great surfing, just 15 minutes from Trujillo. The tourism is blooming, however the atmosphere stays relaxed and the people are laid back.
In your free time there are lots for you to do. Surfing is the number one activity here, but you can also visit one of the many archeological sites nearby. Trujillo is a buzzing city with good nightlife, sightseeing and shopping.
Help
You would help with housekeeping in our 6 guest rooms and the common areas.The help hours are flexible and we would be willing to help around your activities if needed. Right now we are re openig this hostal so we need helping restoring some areas . We would like our volunteer to help us with ideas to grow our business. If you are a good artist we are also looking for someone to do some cool art around the hostel.
You will be needed about 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week. You will get accommodation, wifi, free and we are trying to help out good deals around town for our volunteers in turist activities like surfing ,trking or tours.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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.
Accommodation
You would be living in a shared room only for volunteers . The bathroom have hot water and would be shared with other guests.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
ibiza and amnesia (4 years)
we have 2 beutifull golden retrivers dogs at home
Host ref number: 143372348189
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7 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
Mi experiencia con el hostal fue magnífica pues fue al inicio de la pandemia. Tato me permitió quedar incluso con todas las restricciones que se estaban estableciendo. Les agradezco mucho por su consideración y cariño. Espero verlos a la vuelta.
Fueron 6 meses de alegría y agradable convivencia. Gracias Tato por sus conversaciones profundas y… read more
Fueron 6 meses de alegría y agradable convivencia. Gracias Tato por sus conversaciones profundas y… read more
27 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Evelyn & Martin) for host
Estuvimos 3 semanas de voluntariado. Conocimos a Tato, Andrés, el administrador, y Mariani, la chef, personas super amables y amigueras!
Hambiente relajado y buena predisposición para ayudar a los viajeros en su recorrido.
Hambiente relajado y buena predisposición para ayudar a los viajeros en su recorrido.
8 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)
Pula es una muy buena persona, nos ayudo mucho en el hostal de ,siempre muy activa,hamable,aydo a mejorar nuestras redes por internet ,recomendable para cualquier proyecto .
Muchas gracias por todo Paula hasta pronto.
Muchas gracias por todo Paula hasta pronto.
(Excellent
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7 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
Mi experiencia con el hostal fue magnífica pues fue al inicio de la pandemia. Tato me permitió quedar incluso con todas las restricciones que se estaban estableciendo. Les agradezco mucho por su consideración y cariño. Espero verlos a la vuelta.
Fueron 6 meses de alegría y agradable convivencia. Gracias Tato por sus conversaciones profundas y… read more
Fueron 6 meses de alegría y agradable convivencia. Gracias Tato por sus conversaciones profundas y… read more
27 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Evelyn & Martin) for host
Estuvimos 3 semanas de voluntariado. Conocimos a Tato, Andrés, el administrador, y Mariani, la chef, personas super amables y amigueras!
Hambiente relajado y buena predisposición para ayudar a los viajeros en su recorrido.
Hambiente relajado y buena predisposición para ayudar a los viajeros en su recorrido.
8 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)
Pula es una muy buena persona, nos ayudo mucho en el hostal de ,siempre muy activa,hamable,aydo a mejorar nuestras redes por internet ,recomendable para cualquier proyecto .
Muchas gracias por todo Paula hasta pronto.
Muchas gracias por todo Paula hasta pronto.
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Elodie) for host
We stayed 1 month and a half in Huanchaco. It was our first experience of volunteer and we couldn’t expect better. The tasks of work were easy, only cleaning the hostel and staying at the reception, but the best was for sure taking care of the two beautiful dogs Gafy and Ibiza, we already miss them.
We had a great time at first with Andres at the… read more
We had a great time at first with Andres at the… read more
26 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Elodie)
Tanks very much Thomas and elodie they were very good voluntier here ,they are friendly, responsable,and good cookers we are happy they was working with us i definidly recomend them for any voluntier work .
Best wishes in the rest of your travels Thomas and Elodie from Huanchaco-Peru
Best wishes in the rest of your travels Thomas and Elodie from Huanchaco-Peru
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Jack) for host
I had a great time working in the hostal for 2 weeks. Tato and Andre who manage the place are very friendly, chilled, and helpful guys. Also the locals who visit often are the friendliest bunch of people you will meet in Huanchaco. The accommodation here is a shared room with another volunteer, the bathrooms work fine and have hot water, the… read more
21 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I had an okay week at Tato's house. At the hostel I had a room for myself, which was great, but it was more like a cubby hole and had few light in it. The work is okay, typical cleaning tasks, nothing too exciting. I didn't see Tato a lot, but his assistant Andres was really nice and helped me. The worst part is the hostel's cleanliness. It's… read more
8 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Nicolas was very nice and good worker he always was active and happy person im glad he was helping in our project i definily would recomend to anyone to keep Nicolas in their projects .
i wish you a very good travel nicolas
i wish you a very good travel nicolas
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
I couldn’t expect a better place to stay for my first experience as a volunteer! The location is perfect: very close to the beach and buses to Trujillo. Tatto and Andre are really helpful and nice, we had great times together. The work in itself is really easy: there’s some housework to do, mainly in the morning, but I also helped with the… read more
26 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Federica & Lorenzo) for host
I had a very good time in Huanchaco in Tato hostel! I spent just one week there and it wasn't the high season, so the hostel was very quiet. My task was pretty easy: I had to stay in the reception and to do some housekeeping, but the best task was to walk with the dog Gafi that is the cutest dog ever.
Tato and Andre were very nice and allow me to… read more
Tato and Andre were very nice and allow me to… read more
14 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Karlina) for host
Better late than never! ;)
We stayed a bit more than a week in April. Unfortunately we had to leave earlier than expected (planed to stay about 2 weeks). Nevertheless we had a really great time nearby the ocean. Tato and Diego are both really nice and helpful. The work together was relaxed and in general multifaced. And eventhough only the… read more
We stayed a bit more than a week in April. Unfortunately we had to leave earlier than expected (planed to stay about 2 weeks). Nevertheless we had a really great time nearby the ocean. Tato and Diego are both really nice and helpful. The work together was relaxed and in general multifaced. And eventhough only the… read more
4 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca is an amazing girl to be around and also such a great help to our hostel! We really appreciated her constant smile and positive attitude. She was open to learn more Spanish and advanced quickly, helping out guests.
We can`t thank her enough for her efforts with the hostel and also becoming a part of our family. You are always welcome to… read more
We can`t thank her enough for her efforts with the hostel and also becoming a part of our family. You are always welcome to… read more
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
I spent about 2 weeks at Tato's house and it has been lovely hanging out with the crazy crew of this hostel!
Work was divided in different shifts as we were 3-5 volunteers at the time. 4 hours, 6 days a week. Cleaning/ organzing for one hour in the morning and then again for 3 hours from 1pm-4pm or in the evening from 6pm-9pm. And aswell the… read more
Work was divided in different shifts as we were 3-5 volunteers at the time. 4 hours, 6 days a week. Cleaning/ organzing for one hour in the morning and then again for 3 hours from 1pm-4pm or in the evening from 6pm-9pm. And aswell the… read more
2 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I had my first workaway experience at Tato's house and couldn't have picked a better place. Tato and Juan welcomed me into the community from day 1 and made me feel very welcome, even though I speak very little Spanish (I guess I made them laugh). I stayed at Tato's House for almost three weeks and got to see and help at the opening of "Tato's… read more
23 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa spent Christmas and New Years with us and was a wonderful addition to our small hostel family. She is always smiling and willing to help! Lisa is also a great chef. We can´t thank her enough for helping us at Tato´s. You are always welcomed back!
-Tato`s House Staff :)
-Tato`s House Staff :)
(Excellent)
23 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eugénie & Louise)
Eugenie was very helpful and friendly in the hostel. She has a great attitude and is a hard worker. We appreciated her genuine kindness to all the guests and staff.
Thank you Eugenie! Good Luck in your travels.
Tato`s House
Thank you Eugenie! Good Luck in your travels.
Tato`s House
(Very good)
17 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eugénie & Louise) for host
I had very great time in Tatoo's house!
I spend 10 days their, the job is easy and the area is really cool! I had fun with all the members of the hostel and I could surf every day!
Thank you for everything!
Eugénie
I spend 10 days their, the job is easy and the area is really cool! I had fun with all the members of the hostel and I could surf every day!
Thank you for everything!
Eugénie
26 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host
Definitely recommend this place to any lovely future workawayers! This is such a beautiful place; it´s only a few steps away from the beach, the neighborhood is lovely and you´ll be included really soon like a local and Juan and Tato (and all their friends) are really nice people and lots of fun. Everyday we got breakfast, we could choose what we… read more
8 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanie)
Daniela and Stefanie helped us in our small hostel for 2 weeks, their tasks were cleaning, maintenance, painting, guest service and walking the dog. Both were always eager to help and work from their own initiative, they see wherever help is needed. We got along really well as they are communicative and open, so we did lots of freetime activities… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host
We had a amazing, very relaxed, funny, smoothi, creativ time with the guys from the hostal who made us feel like a part of theire family! It was our first first workaway experience and we stayed a loooot longer than expected.
The work was totally creativ and fitting to us. We enjoyed hangig around with the guy, went sandboarding and learned… read more
The work was totally creativ and fitting to us. We enjoyed hangig around with the guy, went sandboarding and learned… read more
19 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (India) for host
Juan and Tato are really lovely, laid back and welcoming guys. The work was fun & varied and we were able to be creative. if you like dogs Tato has a beautiful one that you can walk with and there is a also a dog shelter near by that you can volunteer at and fit around your schedule. (Just ask for details once you arrive). I would highly recommend… read more
29 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Marc) for host
Actually i wanted to stay for a week. But soon i extended my stay up to a month, at the end i stayed there for almost two months. And even after These two months i didn't wanted to leave. Juan and Tato are two great guys und bosses. I had a great time in Huanchaco, thanks the other Volunteers, which made my stay to the greatest time i had. Thanks… read more
28 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Marc)
Julia has been with us a bit more than a month, she helped us with the tasks of the hostel in the best way, she always took care about Gafi ( our dog ). They always went to the beach. In Huanchaco she discovered surfing as one of her new passions. She always surprised us with new recipes of healthy food and tasty deserts. Julia has a big heart… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Shannon )
Shannon has been staying with us for the past month and has been an excellent and reliable member of our team. Although she had a badly sprained ankle during her time here she still committed herself to the work around the hostel. Shannon designed a creative little garden behind reception to fill in the blank dirt floor, as well as an outdoor… read more
(Excellent)
22 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Shannon ) for host
I stayed with Juan and Tato for just under 4 weeks in May 2016. They are super cruisey and funny and you can't help but feel like you are at home. The work is easy and as long as you do what needs to be done you spend the rest of the time chilling and exploring Huanchaco as you please. The kitchen here is great too so if you love cooking like i do… read more
11 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kateryna) for host
A relaxed and friendly atmosphere, delicious cocktails and fruit juices, and of course, two deeply amiable guys Juan and Tato. This is a list which calls profound nostalgia. I was living there for a considerably long time, but it's worth it!This place has a great potential, but it needs a little bit of your assistance, workawayers.You won't work… read more
10 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host
I loved the time I spend with Juan and Tato! They are so sympathics, nice and relaxed. They really treated me like a good friend. Gave me good food every day and yummie Smoothies. They give you enough free time and you can talk with them if you don't agree with something or they do it if they don't. Felt good and had a lot of fun.
Cheeeeevere… read more
Cheeeeevere… read more
8 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Amelie)
Amelie was a great volunteer to have. She was very nice to have around and always had a positive attitude and a smile. She helped out with anything we asked her to do and we had a lot of fun trying out her new recipes in the kitchen.
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda & Agnieszka)
Amanda and Agnieszka were excellent super power volunteers. They have great attitude,good sense of humor and what's the most important thing - always ready to help. They are two walking positive bombs exploding with laugh and good vibes. I apprecite their help and I highly recommend them for other workaway hosts! We really enjoyed having them at… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Amanda & Agnieszka) for host
It was a pleasure to spend time in Tato's and Huan place. We stayed for two weeks and had such a great fun ! We really recommend this place, Tato and Huan are very nice and welcoming people and make you feel like at home :)
There is just 2 minutes from the hostel to the beach, where you can get DELICIOUS cookies from old grandpa ( but it's also… read more
There is just 2 minutes from the hostel to the beach, where you can get DELICIOUS cookies from old grandpa ( but it's also… read more
