Easy going hostel for you to enjoy Cartagena, Colombia

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  Description

  Hostal El Bando is a quiet place next to the airport in the city of Cartagena, very close to the tourist area and very close to the most beautiful beach in the city, Playa Azul. If you are looking for party, it is not the right place for you, but you can still have it by going to the center or walled city 10 minutes away by taxi. We are 5 people working as permanent at the hostel, the girl that help us with the cleaning, 2 receptionist, 1 for the restaurant and myself, Alfonso, the owner who will be in and out helping to everyone as needed.
  
  Hostal El Bando es un lugar tranquilo al lado del aeropuerto de la ciudad de Cartagena, muy cerca de la zona turística y muy cerca de la playa más hermosa de la ciudad, Playa Azul. Si buscas fiesta no es el lugar indicado para ti, pero aún así puedes hacerlo yendo al centro o ciudad amurallada, a 10 minutos en taxi. Somos 5 personas trabajando permanentemente en el hostel, la chica que nos ayuda con la limpieza, 2 recepcionistas, 1 para el restaurante y yo, Alfonso, el dueño que estaremos yendo y viniendo ayudando a todos en lo necesario.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Here you will find people from all around the world, we have a lot of Americans (north and south) and European tourists, where you can exchange languages, affinities and travel experiences. Knowing a new culture and a different way to live in a different country, it's one of the best, or maybe, the most important thing in traveling, so welcome to start this journey with us.

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  Help

  We are looking for a receptionist who preferably has the skills to manage websites such as Booking and Hostelworld, in addition to Excel. You will work 5 days a week in 5-hour shifts, in exchange you will be able to stay in a shared dormitory with breakfast included.
  
  Buscamos recepcionista que tenga preferiblemente las habilidades de manejo de las páginas como Booking y Hostelworld, además de Excel. Trabajarás 5 días a la semana en turnos de 5 horas, a cambio podrás alojar en dormitorio compartido con desayuno incluido.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Some of our staff are learning English and they will be glad to teach you Spanish.
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  Accommodation

  You will be located in a mixed shared dormitory with a personal locker and the breakfast will be included.

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  What else ...

  The hostel it's really close to everything, the neighbourhood is called Crespo and it's really safe. We are located steps away from the neighbourhood beach and less than 5 minutes by taxi from Playa Azul, the nicest beach in the city. The city centre (the touristic area) is 10 minutes away by taxi, it cost less than 3 dollars.

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  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

  You have places where you can do your own job

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is a payed parking area 10 minutes walking from the hostel.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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