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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
30 Nov 2023
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Description
Hi! We have a small hostel in Xilitla, a beautiful town at the edge of Huasteca Potosina and top of the mountains. It's mainly famous for the Surreal Garden of Edward James plus many caves and look-outs nearby.
We are two person working here so there will always be someone reachable to help you.
You will love the town and the places to visit nearby but also the wonderful and quiet view of our terrace.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We provide an intimate space so both guests and staff have a great experience and enjoy a positive atmosphere together. We provide accommodation, free wi-fi, hot water, fully equipped kitchen, breakfast and you can use the using machine once a week for free. The breakfast is continental: cereal, fruit, bread, coffee.
Help
We need help at reception, cleaning, and general maintenance of the hostel. We have a thorough list of activities and instructions which makes it really easy to follow. It is important to speak both English and Spanish.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
Bunk bed in shared mixed dorm
Breakfast is served for everyone and is continental: fruit, cereal, bread, coffee and tea. You can use the kitchen the rest of the day and store food in the coveats and the fridge.
What else ...
Best activities to see walking: Edward James' Garden, El Salitre Cave, La Cebolla Waterfall, Main Plaza.
Just a couple of hours away: Tamul, Sótano de las Golondrinas, La Trinidad.
There are buses to San Luis, Mexico City and to Cd. Valles
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20 hours divided in a maximum of 4 consecutive days
Feedback (4)
Ricardo, the manager who will explain you everything, is super friendly and patient. The work is totally manageable, mostly cleaning, doing laundry and checking that everything is prepared as well as general maintenance of reservations. Depending on the… read more
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Ricardo, the manager who will explain you everything, is super friendly and patient. The work is totally manageable, mostly cleaning, doing laundry and checking that everything is prepared as well as general maintenance of reservations. Depending on the… read more
We stayed two weeks and had a very good time with the hostel manager Ricardo, who also knows a lot about the culture and local attractions near by.
We cooked together and made tortillas, the kitchen is very nice and has everything to offer for a good… read more
-La vista desde el comedor ya es fantástica, tienes las montañas de frente, por las tardes pasan volando grupos enormes de libélulas, loros y toda clase de bonitas… read more
Ricardo is a super nice guy and always sharing his knowledge from xilitla. Alejandro was in contact all days and always helpfully...
The rest of the volunteers, the hostel and the guest always good vibes, sharing meals, beers,… read more
