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Min stay requested: 1 month or more
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Description
We are a small family lodge on Pacific Ocean, el paredon buena vista
We are currently renting out 2 different spaces with kitchens and 7 beds in the shared dorm room
We are directly 1 minute from the beach and the river.
We prefer single people who can stay minimum of 4 weeks or longer, most people stay longer if they can. (Please don’t apply unless you can stay for at least 4 weeks)
We offer accommodation, wifi. Small breakfast will be offer and the use of the kitchen and every supply u need for cook your own food .
We like general all rounder help exchange people that can work with a team, have customers service skills with clients and are flexible and grounded.
Gardening, cleaning around, general manteinance of the place , coffe refilling, making people fell nice
We also would love to have some help for social media and pictures videos of the place !
Artist that paint we could do an exchange. And also people welling to volunteer and teach english.
Our lodge was co created by Emi and nico.
Theres another worker and friend name Anto
The village is growing super fast , as the number of tourist going there.
In the village you will find friendly local and foreign peolple. Super big beaches for walking hiking and a big river with water sports too.
Interact with this surfer town and there way of working together. There’s social activities you can participate with , organization such as choza chula .Painting and helping with Shools,
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Interests
Pets
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Sustainability
LGBTQ
Events & social
Culture
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Plant care
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Team sports
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Beach
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is a great opportunity to explore the village, swim, hike, take yoga classes, surf, kayak or paddle board in the river, and specially rest from the vibes of the city.
It’s our pleasure to have volunteers , they would have friendly welcoming and instructed in the ideas and activities of the village, we are always doing some community food , so they will make a lot of friends. We also hope to learn from visitors. Language and permaculture and hotel service ideas . -
Help
We are looking for one person to help at our lodge : at reception, help around the lodge, checking rooms, general day to day tasks of the lodge (such as cleaning and gardening). Experience preferred.
A good allrounder.
We provide small breakfast and use of the kitchen and food for your to cook. .Please send your info.
Looking for 5 hours per day, 5 days at week.
We also would love somebody that can help with social media pictures and video of the place.
Paredon is hot and have mosquitoes! be aware of that before applying! -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
we like the challenge of comunicating with people welling to learn a little bit of spanish, also Anto is trying to learn some english so lessons would be aprecciated -
Accommodation
Bed in a 3 BED VOLUNTEER DORM. 1 minute from the beach or river. Showers.
We have internet Wi Fi all through the lodge.- We will provide kitchen fully equipped for prep your own meals or ask for small colaboration for cooking all together -
What else ...
We are directly between the river and the Pacific Ocean, We have road or boat access ,40 minutes from puerto San José (big city with supermarkets) Boat from sipacate 15 minutes
U can have surf boards, Stand up Paddle-board the perfect spot to sunbath, swim, and very good hikes.
We are a chilled fun place to volunteer at.
All our volunteers have enjoyed their work exchange and always like to stay longer than planned. -
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 nomads are super welcome we have wifi STARLINK
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Space for parking camper vans
we offer electricity,wifi, showers and bathrooms for campervans travellers
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Buda
Heali
Austero
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During the month Marcos stayed with us, he was our only volunteer, and he did an outstanding job. He took care of every task with responsibility and enthusiasm, and it was always easy to communicate with him and coordinate daily … read more
Even though we don’t usually host couples, they truly stood out by making the effort to connect deeply with our guests and our family even our little cat austero when he got … read more
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During the month Marcos stayed with us, he was our only volunteer, and he did an outstanding job. He took care of every task with responsibility and enthusiasm, and it was always easy to communicate with him and coordinate daily … read more
Even though we don’t usually host couples, they truly stood out by making the effort to connect deeply with our guests and our family even our little cat austero when he got … read more
Super proactive from day one—he always found ways to help without needing to be asked. He brings a really positive energy, is always smiling, and makes the atmosphere lighter and more enjoyable.
He works responsibly, adapts quickly, and isn’t afraid of any task, whether it’s with guests, hostel projects, or … read more
From day one, she brought such great energy and a genuine willingness to help wherever needed. She went above and beyond by preparing refreshing electrolyte drinks for everyone, which became a daily highlight. Claire embraced our family dinners, creating a warm, welcoming … read more
He played a big part in creating a warm, social … read more
She gave it a special touch the time she was there, always cheerful. Have a good trip wherever you go! <3
The atmosphere is magical and relaxed; it's a little piece of paradise on earth, and you can tell how much love they put into this place.
I felt immediately at home; everybody was super welcoming, nice, and always ready to help me.
The work was not hard, and … read more
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The team
I am so grateful to Nico, Anto, Ali and all the lovely people I met in El paredon for this incredible experience.
The hostel is such a special place, it's so easy to relax and enjoy a slow and natural pace of life- definitely more of a home than a hostel, so friendly and perfect for cooking group meals and … read more
This place is magical. Not just El Paredon but particularly this place. This small hand built hostel should actually not be called a hostel because it is nothing else but a home. A home for its guests, volunteers, friends, animals and memories.
I stayed with Nico, Anto, Buda and the cats for … read more
