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perfect for a couple
I am a Dutch woman (59) that has already lived 31 years in Costa Rica & Panama now. I have a Master in development economics and in Teaching Spanish as a second language. I have built a nice business with (small) Spanish schools & Hostels in 2 places in Costa Rica and 2 in Panama.
In Boquete we need help in the reception and sometimes we have projects in painting, fixing or improving our building and garden. If you want to work with us, it is important that you already speak Spanish at at least A2 level and you are older than 40.
You won't have a fixed schedule, don't even have to be at the place to receive our guests (we can organize self check-ins) but at some point you will be there to charge them, give them information about the hostel, activities and so in. There are just 8 beds so no craziness there. It is nice if you make coffee in the morning and have a chat with the guests (if you like).
Furthermore, it is a bit more like a housesitting, you will have your private room, use of kitchen and laundry room, strong WiFi, yoga mats, lots of space ...
See you soon,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Dancing
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
By working with us you can learn Spanish and local culture.
Projects involving children
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Help
Volunteer tasks could consist of one of / or a combination of below activities:
- help maintain the hostel clean and organized.
- reception desk
- help clients with tour information
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I like to practise French, German and Portuguese.
Accommodation
A private room with use of kitchen, bathrooms, spaces with tables, spaces to do yoga, garden to sit in, hammocks, use of washing machine, good WiFi, good kitchen
What else ...
This small Spanish School + Hostel is located in Alto Boquete, 3 km away from downtown but next to a shopping centre with a restaurant, a gym and stores. There are also cheap eateries at walking distance. There are running taxis and busses the whole day between our place and downtown (cost 60 cents). Boquete is great for people that like a bit fresher air (than at the coastal areas of Panama), hiking, climbing, hot spring/ rivers and a small town with great places to drink it's world famous coffee!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a quiet space with lots of spaces to be alone, we have free coffee and tea and of course; very good, reliable Wifi.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Anyway, I recommend… read more
Ingrid es una persona bella, super activa, curiosa y nos tomó en cuenta para actividades extra oficiales como workshops en el pueblo… read more
Her main duties included hostel reception, taking reservations and checking guests in and out, managing external agency bookings and enquiries and ensuring that the hostel ran smoothly.
She controlled the cash flow… read more
