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24 Mar 2024
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Description
Hola, I'm Leif from Switzerland/Sweden, renting the hostel from Camilo, a 25 year old Colombian who's always been very passionate about traveling/backpacking - we both want to create an amazing place for travelers to come and enjoy. I'm the only permanent staff and I love hosting people - being a good host is my job, but I've found that with 2-3 volunteers at a time, we can run this hostel even more succesfully.
The hostel is placed in Jericó, one of the most beautiful towns in Antioquia/Colombia. Just a 5 minute walk from the main square, this is a beautiful location with a lot of exposure to locals, a river and many amazing walks. There are several good restaurants in town, all within walking distance; from pizzerias to local menú del días and great street food, so you'll always have options. There are river swimming spots just 30 minutes away walking, for anyone who wishes to visit. There's a variety of museums in town, ranging from history to music and art, which makes this town of the most cultured in Colombia.
It's possible to rent both bikes (for volunteers, it's free!) and motorbikes at the hostel, for those who want to expand their horizons :).
P.S: We ask for a minimum stay of 3 weeks, but longer is even better! I am also looking for someone who would want to take on more responsibility, like reception of guests and some other management tasks, or even to run the hostel for a few weeks!Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a Colombian, it's always a pleasure to teach travelers about our culture and language. It's easy to interact with the locals of Jericó, practice Spanish, learn how a Hostel is set up, and how it operates. You'll have a lot of nature nearby to have beautiful views everyday.
Help
We're looking for motivated people to help with cleaning, laundry, small daily tasks and general help within the hostel.
I am also looking for people who are interested in learning reception/management tasks who could run the hostel for a day or two at a time :)Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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
A shared room (one bunk bed), fast wifi, and free laundry. Full access to the kitchen and free coffee from the family farm! Mountain bike usage for free for volunteers :)
What else ...
The town has several museums, parks and beautiful streets, as well as some great hikes with waterfalls in the area. There are places to party on the weekend, nice bars that go from reggaeton to rock. You can hang/work at the house, which has green spaces and beautiful shared areas. Place is great for foodies, as there are a cariety of restaurants (strangely enough, hamburgers are a bit of a specialty here!)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have just invested in a brand new super-fast wifi router that outputs 200 MBit/s, measured. Electrical outlets are available all around the hostel. Electrical blackouts are virtually non-existant.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Any pets are allowed, as long as they get along with the (very friendly and calm) hostel dog Paisu.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Máximo 3 horas al día, 5 días a la semana
Feedback (14)
the hostel has a very relaxed atmosphere and it's easy to feel at home there. the tasks included cleaning, preparing the beds, doing some laundry and welcoming new guests and usually didn't take more than three hours per day.
so there's lots of time to explore Jericó and the… read more
Diane is a super responsible person who performs all her tasks with precision and always on time. Furthermore, she brings an amazing energy to people around her and is very sociable with guests. She handled more tasks than what was listed in the job description… read more
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the hostel has a very relaxed atmosphere and it's easy to feel at home there. the tasks included cleaning, preparing the beds, doing some laundry and welcoming new guests and usually didn't take more than three hours per day.
so there's lots of time to explore Jericó and the… read more
Diane is a super responsible person who performs all her tasks with precision and always on time. Furthermore, she brings an amazing energy to people around her and is very sociable with guests. She handled more tasks than what was listed in the job description… read more
Pierre saved my life on one of the peak weekends of the year, where the workload was massive. He never complained a single time and is always eager to take on new tasks, which he executes on time and really well.
Furthermore, he is a joy to have around and creates a… read more
Don't… read more
He's a good helper with a positive attitude, he is great with guests and is always on time.
I can highly recommend Alex!
Max has a very calm and positive energy, which makes people around him feel comfortable and he's a good communicator. Always on time, Max is a hard worker who helps out even when not specifically asked to and takes own initiatives. Tasks are done with a can-do attitude and are… read more
First of all, the location of the hostel is incredible.. I absolutely loved the tranquil yet never boring feel of Jericó and it's beautiful surrounding areas.
The hostel itself has a great layout and accommodates to all travellers whether they wish to relax, cook… read more
Work: takes responsibility for all tasks needing to be done and completes them on time and with good precision.
Personality: always greeting people with a smile on her face, she brings good energy to the people around her!
All in all, it's been a great pleasure… read more
Nosotros dormíamos en la habitación para voluntarios y nuestras tareas diarias eran muy… read more
Work: Both Bea and Grego are super motivated. Always punctual, they execute their tasks with skill, precision and great enthusiasm, often doing more or much more than asked of them (thanks to them, our garden is again looking great!)
Personal:… read more
Oisin a ete d'une grande aide a l'hostel, c'est une magnifique… read more
Jericó is a small but beautiful town about 3 hours from Medellín. Even though it is not too big, there is a lot to see and do. For example, you can go on different hikes, swim in the river,… read more
Jerico itself is… read more
Thanks Lena for all the help, you're always welcomed back.
it wasn't that much work what we needed to do. just cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen… read more
Camilo és un excelente host, un amigo y demasiado inteligente, me recebio bien, salimos juntos y mostrou lá ciudad para mi y para otros hospedes, Camilo hace de todo… read more