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Help with opening a new spot and learn Spanish in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

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  • Description

    Description

    Mexico hostel. Here's an opportunity to visit San Cristobal de las Casas and meet the most popular maestro (teacher) of salsa and bachata in Chiapas. We have this little project called a hostel, and we need someone to help us prepare it. If you dance something already, we can provide you with a salsa and bachata class if you like it. Any questions?:)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Hitchhiking
    Books
    Events & social
    Videography
    Politics / Social justice
    Self development
    Writing
    Photography
    Adventure sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Fitness
    Dancing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Practicing Spanish through conversation, learning and dancing salsa and bachata with an experienced maestro, and enjoying the rich cultural experience of Chiapas. San Cristóbal is one of the most beautiful towns here — that’s why people call it ‘magic.’ The weather is perfect for living (not too hot, usually around 25°C). There’s a large local market where you can buy very cheap and high-quality fruits and vegetables (Chiapas is much cheaper compared to other Mexican states). You can find delicious mangos for 10–15 pesos per kilo, and much more.
    There’s also a nice international community here, people living in Chiapas come from all corners of the world. We have a lot of artists developing or just sharing their skills here in many fields. In San Cristobal, you can also participate in all kinds of classes: yoga, theater, making real chocolate, cacao ceremonies, and temazcal. We’ll show you where the bars with interesting events are.

  • Help

    Help

    Building Help Wanted
    If you have experience in construction, we’d love to hear from you! :)
    We’re looking for someone who can help us build a small cabana where guests can sleep. It needs to be well waterproofed, as it can rain heavily for several hours here. If you’ve built a wooden garden sauna before, that’s also something we’d be very interested in!

    Hospitality
    We’re looking for someone to help with basic hospitality tasks: changing beds, cleaning common areas, and occasionally welcoming guests (we have just six rooms).
    We need someone reliable who can:
    -Change sheets and sometimes hang the laundry
    -Clean 2 bathrooms
    - Vacuum and mop the floors
    - Keep the space tidy once or twice a day
    It’s usually an easy job and takes about 1–3 hours a day — we also help with it. If there’s not much to do in the hostel, we often need help in the garden too. If you’re quick and efficient, it usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours a day. That’s around 10–15 hours per week.

    Artists & Creatives
    We’re looking for artists with a portfolio to paint Aztec-style or similar motifs on the walls, or maybe a big mandala on the terrace, or something crazy and cool. Musicians, yoga teachers, and other creatives are also welcome — we have big spaces on the terrace and in the garden - we are open to your ideas for collaboration. For example, if you bring us some people, you can have a space to do a workshop and accommodation.

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared room for you (on rainy period it's possible maybe a private room, depending on time and availability):).

    Fast wifi, hot water, fully equipped kitchen with induction, drinking water in the kitchen, huge garden, spaces for study, etc, books for reading (Eng, Spanish, one German, one French), maybe soon a table for ping pong.. or sauna.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you are just looking for a nice place to stay for some time in exchange for doing some tasks, this is the perfect place for you.

  • 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 already have very good internet connection, also in almost the whole garden

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Just cats (but if you pay extra 100 pesos for a private room), dogs sometimes - just write us:)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 958945265615

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The image depicts a woman standing in an open doorway, holding a yellow object, with another person partially visible behind her, set against a light blue wall with windows.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a table and chairs surrounded by a fence, with a body of water visible in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
The image depicts a cozy dining area with a wooden table, a plate of food, a glass of orange juice, and a vase of dried flowers, bathed in natural light.
The image depicts a man and woman taking a selfie on a beach at sunset, with a boat in the background and a serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a man standing in a cave, gazing upwards at the rock formations, with a railing in front of him and a sign on the wall behind him.
The image depicts a street scene with a row of buildings, featuring a sidewalk and a road, with a few trees and a body of water in the background, likely a river or lake.
The image depicts a vibrant street scene with a row of buildings, featuring a prominent tree-lined street, a sidewalk, and a road, with a few vehicles and a pedestrian crossing the street.
The image depicts a man performing on stage, likely at a concert or show, with a microphone stand in front of him and a crowd of people in the background.

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