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Host rating
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25 Jul 2026
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Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks
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Description
Hey Workawayers!
I'm Nicolai, and I recently bought and renovated a hostel in El Tunco.
I moved here because I fell in love with El Salvador. The surf is incredible, the people are some of the friendliest I've met, and there's always something going on. My favorite part, though, is how easy it is to meet people from all over the world while still feeling connected to the local community.
I started the project because I wanted to build the kind of hostel I'd want to stay at myself. Some nights we'll have live music, DJs, or events, and other nights everyone ends up hanging around the pool, cooking dinner together, playing games, or watching the sunset with a few beers.
I also love having volunteers because everyone brings something different. Some people teach us recipes from home, others help us practice a new language, introduce games we've never played, share photography tips, lead yoga, organize activities, or simply bring a different perspective. Every volunteer leaves their mark on the place, and that's honestly one of my favorite parts of hosting. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Interests
Videography
Charity work
Events & social
Culture
Plant care
Photography
Languages
Music
Drawing & painting
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Animals
Art & design
Carpentry
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Camping
Beach
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is probably my favorite part of Workaway.
You'll get to know our local staff, surfers, and people around town while improving your Spanish if you want to. At the same time, our staff enjoys practicing English and learning about life in other countries.
We encourage volunteers to share whatever they're passionate about, whether that's cooking, music, photography, languages, fitness, art, or something completely different. We've had volunteers introduce new games, organize dinners, teach yoga, create social media content, and come up with ideas that we're still using today.
Outside of volunteering, we usually end up surfing together, checking out waterfalls and beaches, grabbing pupusas, going to local festivals, watching sunsets, or going out on weekends. Most volunteers arrive as strangers and leave with friends from all over the world. -
Help
We're looking for positive, easygoing people who enjoy meeting others and being part of a community.
Depending on what you're good at, you might help with reception, social media, photography, organizing guest activities, yoga, event promotion, or just helping create a fun atmosphere around the hostel. If you have another skill you'd like to share, we're always open to new ideas.
We already have local cleaners, reception staff, maintenance, surf instructors, an accountant, and a lawyer. Volunteers aren't here to replace local jobs. You're here to add to the experience by sharing your own culture, ideas, language, and skills while learning about life in El Salvador and meeting people from all over the world. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
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Accommodation
You'll usually stay in a large shared room with three to five other volunteers, each room with its own private bathroom. It ends up feeling a bit like a sleepover with your friends, and it's usually where everyone gets to know each other best. If we have extra space, we may also be able to put you in one of our dorms.
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What else ...
Hope to see you soon
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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
We have a common room that’s fine for working in
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Can possibly accept pets
No problem , but let’s talk about it
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
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Feedback (3)
The vibe at the hostel was great and Nico made us feel at home and was really generous with us!
The hostel is super close to the beach and to everything in el Tunco.
I was actually sad to leave this place.
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The vibe at the hostel was great and Nico made us feel at home and was really generous with us!
The hostel is super close to the beach and to everything in el Tunco.
I was actually sad to leave this place.
If you are looking for a great place to volounteer in El Salvador this … read more
