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Join our vibrant and creative hostel and be part of a unique community in the heart of San Cristóbal, Mexico

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a brand new hostel located in the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas, built around a simple idea:

    To offer travelers the perfect balance between **comfort, quality, hospitality and price**.

    Our space is bright, spacious and full of character, with beautiful common areas designed for both relaxing and connecting.

    💻 A Place to Work & Connect

    With our dedicated co-working space, we welcome **digital nomads and remote workers** looking for a place where they can be productive while enjoying a social atmosphere.


    💫 Community & Atmosphere

    Life here is all about connection.

    Every week we organize:

    * Family dinners
    * Movie night
    * Music jam sessions
    * Quizz night
    * Salsa Class
    *Free walking tour
    *Events city bar

    Our guests and volunteers naturally come together — whether it’s sharing meals, going out, or exploring the city.

    🎁 What We Offer

    * Free breakfast for guests and volunteers ☀️
    * Free yoga classes (Monday to Saturday)
    * Art space & opportunity to host your own events 🎨
    * Stunning sunsets from our rooftop 🌅

    💛 Our Spirit

    We are building more than a hostel — we are creating a **community**.

    A place where people meet, share, create and feel at home.

    ✨ Join Us

    Come experience and become part of the family.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Self development
    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Cooking & food
    Plant care
    Photography
    Drawing & painting
    Gardening
    Outdoor activities
    Mountain
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    🌿 Our Volunteers

    Our volunteers are part of a constantly growing community.

    Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to experience local life, discover the culture of Chiapas, and connect with people from all over the world.

    We truly value what each person brings — their energy, ideas and unique way of doing things.

    This exchange is what helps our project grow, not only as a hostel, but also on a human level.

    Together, we learn from each other, share experiences, and build something meaningful.

  • Help

    Help

    🌿 Join the Family

    We are more than just a hostel — we are building a community and a shared living space.

    We are looking for volunteers who want to be part of something special, connect with others, and contribute to a positive and social atmosphere.

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    🤝 Open Positions

    -Receptionist (available now)
    -Yoga Teacher
    -Social Media / Marketing (available now)

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    🎁 What We Offer

    1. Free accommodation in a 6-bed dorm with private bathroom
    2. Breakfast all days
    3. Discounts on tours
    4. A social, creative and community-driven environment

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    🏡 Community Mindset (very important)

    We are not just looking for people to complete shifts — we are looking for people who actively participate in the life of the hostel.

    Even outside of scheduled hours, all volunteers are expected to contribute to keeping the space clean, organized and welcoming.

    🌱 Daily contributions may include:

    * Watering plants
    * Sweeping leaves if needed
    * Keeping common areas clean
    * Supporting reception during busy moments

    If someone is overwhelmed, we help each other.
    This is a shared home, not just a workplace.

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    🧾 RECEPTIONIST

    **Requirements:**

    - English & Spanish required
    - Minimum stay: 1 month (longer preferred)

    **Schedule:**

    * 3 working days / 4 days off per week
    * 7-hour shifts:

    - 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    - 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    - Team of 4 volunteers

    **Tasks:**

    - Guest check-in / support
    - Helping with events and community activities

    🛠️ Reception Daily Responsibilities

    In addition to guest interaction, reception includes helping maintain the daily operations of the hostel:

    - Turn on/off the water pump to refill water tanks when needed
    - Turn on/off water heaters when necessary
    - Run the washing machine when needed
    - Hang and collect laundry
    - Dry and put away dishes

    🧼 Maintenance & Cleanliness

    - Check bathrooms and kitchen every 2 hours
    - Clean if necessary
    - Make sure all common areas are clean, organized and welcoming

    🤝 Team Support

    Help other team members if they are busy,
    Take initiative to keep the hostel running smoothly

    👉 We prioritize long-term volunteers (4 weeks or more)

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    🧘 YOGA TEACHER

    **Requirements:**

    * Certified yoga teacher
    * English required (Spanish is a plus)
    * Minimum stay: **1 month+ (longer preferred)**

    Task:

    * 1-hour class every morning (8:30 / 9:30 AM)

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    📱 SOCIAL MEDIA / MARKETING

    We are looking for someone creative to showcase the hostel’s atmosphere 🌿✨

    Main Tasks:

    📲 Instagram

    * Daily stories (guests, breakfast, activities…)
    * Attend activities to create content
    * Reply to messages & engage with the community
    * 1 collaborative reel from your personal account

    📸 Photography

    Produce at least **15 high-quality photos**:

    * Community (guests, social moments)
    * Spaces (common areas, dorms, coworking)
    * Food (breakfast, dinners)

    Our vibe: clean, inspiring, social, remote-work friendly, with a touch of fun 🎉

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    ⚖️ What We Expect

    We are looking for people who:

    * Take initiative
    * Care about the space
    * Help without being asked
    * Enjoy community living

    👉 If you are only looking to “do your hours”, this is probably not the right place.

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    💛 Final Note

    We are building something meaningful here.
    If you want to be part of a real community and create great experiences for travelers, we would love to have you with us!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We have English and French teachers on staff and have contacts with Spanish Schools.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    🛏️ What We Offer

    We offer you a bed in a shared 6 dorm with a private bathroom.

    You’ll have access to:

    Reliable Wi-Fi
    Hot water
    Fully equipped kitchen
    All common areas of the hostel

    And of course… free breakfast all day! ☀️

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We work with a tour company, so our volunteers can get a special price for the tours around Chiapas, as well as comissions

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    we are one of the few hostels here in San Cris with Fiber Optic Wifi Max speeds are 110/10

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Pet friendly only in privates !

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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