Help out at our hostel and art gallery in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    **CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS FROM THE BEGINNING OF MARCH**
    (Minimum stay 1 month + no couples)

    Our quiet and relaxing place is located in the traditional village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle in the Banderas Bay area with easy access to Puerto Vallarta airport.

    The Hostel is part of a large courtyard complex with a frangipani, mango and pine trees. It also houses a gallery, a café, a yoga/dance studio and a book exchange. The gallery showcases Huichol art, spectacular visionary yarn paintings, beaded jewellery, t-shirts with Huichol art and weaving from the indigenous people in the nearby mountains.The studio hosts a variety of activities, including yoga, dancing, tai chi, cinema screenings and language classes. The book exchange serves both residents and travellers who come from near and far.

    La Cruz is set on the north shore of the Banderas Bay, part of the Pacific coastline that is known as Riviera Nayarit which attracts a large and lively sailing community with many sailboats moored in the Marina Riviera Nayarit and anchored outside in the bay during the peak season. There are many spots in the vicinity for surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing and whale watching, and the nearby picturesque towns of Punta Mita, Sayulita and San Pancho, as well as Puerto Vallarta are easily accessible for sightseeing on public transport.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn a lot about the Huichol, an unusually expressive indigenous people from this part of Mexico: They have an extraordinary art and culture which is well displayed in our gallery and collection here. Because of the Marina you can meet people who are long term cruisers and learn about life at sea. Also you will become familiar with the friendly way of life in a Mexican village. We offer free Spanish classes for anyone interested in learning the language.

  • Help

    Help

    Currently two local staff are employed for cleaning and other maintenance role.
    We are looking for lively, responsible, reliable, tidy, english-speaking people who can maintain a polite and patient approach to guests. Volunteers are expected to participate 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with Sunday always being a day off and the second day off being determined week to week.
    Spanish and hospitality experience and an interest in indigenous culture would be an advantage.
    We ask for a minimum stay of 1 month and currently are not accepting couples.

    Help us with:
    - help maintaining a great atmosphere in our space
    -showing people around the Art Gallery
    -help keeping the space clean
    -watering the plants
    -enriching the hostel with your individual strengths and talents
    -planning activities

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We are situated in the middle of a lively Mexican village with live music and a small but enthusiastic nightlife. We offer a ladies dorm with 4 beds or a mixed dorm for volunteers. We have a well-equipped kitchen, good internet and many chill out spots. If there are no classes taking place, you are welcome to use the dance studio.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The local stores are well supplied with fresh fruit and vegetables, dried and packet goods, fresh milk, wines and meat. Fresh fish is easy to find, la Cruz has a small fishing fleet. There are also taco stands and restaurants with economic meals as well as some more exotic specialities.

    La Cruz is at crossroads with local surf spot Sayulita and eco friendly town San Pancho just to the north, Puerto Vallarta night life 40 minutes away, kite surfing 10 minutes away in Bucerias. Many sailing boats anchor off la Cruz from November to April. In la Cruz there is a small beach very sparsely frequented.

    From La Cruz are panga trips and sailboat rides to the Marietas Islands and Yelapa and whalewatching. Close by in the mountains are the old silver mining town of San Sebastian and Altavista petroglyphs, also natural hot springs.

    Bus rides are inexpensive and frequent. Uber is available here. From Vallarta it is a direct bus ride to la Cruz where the the closest bus stop is only 1.5 blocks away from the Hostel.

  • 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 have 2 modems of optical fibres, and also a router. There are several options as to where to sit, and most places have plenty of sockets.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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