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13 ago we landed San Marcos, Lake Atitlan, as backpackers with a plan to stay a month or two... Once here, we fell in love with the magnificient views of the lake, mountains and erupting volcanos, and even more so with the people and their culture.
We brought our love for travelling, yoga, wellness, music, theatre, and people and combined our passions into establishing what became one of the premier hostel\bar\restaurants in Guatemala.
Over this last decade we had two beautiful children, now aged 9 and 12, and when Covid hit we decided that enough was enough with the high turnover tourism and late night events, and to instead move back into the property and create a quieter kind of life...
We spent the last 3 years renovating the old restaurant into a home, possibly to morph into a retreat space at a later date, and have kept the room rentals and recently opened a new cafe/bar/reception at the top of the property! We are interested in hearing from people with hospitality experience; anything in hostels/hotels/bars/restaurants and front desk/front of house type work, and housekeeping, as well as carpentry, construction of any kind, gardeners, handy-people, interior design, painters, and at the right moments social media/website/marketing skills.
We are also interested to hear from anyone with experience sewing with a machine, dance teachers (especially ballet), aerial teachers (we just installed a rig for silks and plan to add a Lyra soon), table tennis enthusiasts, dog trainers, academic teachers/tutors, and trampoline/acrobatics teachers!
We are sure you will fall in love with our little piece of paradise as we did, and look forward to hearing from you if our location and projects appeal!!
Sarah, Bryan, and kids!!Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We offer links with several local foundations and schools. At times we take on too many volunteers in order to directly impact and aid these organizations. We encourage our volunteers to forge relationships with our lovely Mayan staff, who are always interested in teaching words and phrases in their Mayan dialect, Kakchikel.
San Marcos as a tourist town is known for longer stay travelers who engage with the many learning opportunities offered. Yoga, meditation, healing therapies, Mayan chocolate ceremonies, kirtan, fermentation classes, permaculture, traditional textiles, massage workshops, and many other number of random interesting things that pop in and out of this quirky town. We hope you take part in whatever draws your interest!Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
We would love to hear from people with experience using Cloudbeds bookings manager system.
Also anyone considering themself a detail oriented ‘finisher’, in either carpentry or drywall?
We homeschool both our kids, ages 9 and 11. Very interested in applications from anyone with experience tutoring or teaching of kids this age.
We are also always interested to hear from specialists in interior design, painting, construction, and gardening to help on projects that we always have going on!!
Website/marketing/social media specialists also welcome at the right times!!
We are also interested to hear from anyone with experience sewing with a machine, table tennis enthusiasts, dog trainers, academic teachers/tutors, ballet teachers, aerials teachers, and trampoline/acrobatics coaches!
We ask for an 8 week minimum commitment. Though at certain times for specific skill sets we can accept a shorter work trade.Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: FluidoAlojamiento
We offer shared and private rooms depending on amount of volunteers and season.
We also have 2 vans that are refitted as housing (these are the most requested spaces)!!!Algo más...
We have a fun little set up here! Many people who have volunteered with us have said it feels like family, and stay much longer than originally planned.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
maximum 4-5 hours, 5 days a week.
Comentarios (122)
Mikaila primarily worked in our reception/cafe area, with our guests and our local staff… she… read more
I loved San Marcos, whilst small it has so many different creative evenings, drum circles, open mics and… read more
She divided her time primarily between helping our daughter with her homeschooling, and helping out in our cafe/reception and with guests.
Her customer service skills are second to none… she is friendly, helpful, polite, and always willing to help out with anything that… read more
I spent my time here, home schooling Amari & what an incredibly beautiful experience it was! She's truly a beautiful little soul <3
The work was a very fair exchange for food and accommodation and it was an… read more
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Mikaila primarily worked in our reception/cafe area, with our guests and our local staff… she… read more
I loved San Marcos, whilst small it has so many different creative evenings, drum circles, open mics and… read more
She divided her time primarily between helping our daughter with her homeschooling, and helping out in our cafe/reception and with guests.
Her customer service skills are second to none… she is friendly, helpful, polite, and always willing to help out with anything that… read more
I spent my time here, home schooling Amari & what an incredibly beautiful experience it was! She's truly a beautiful little soul <3
The work was a very fair exchange for food and accommodation and it was an… read more
They provided me with a safe space and I regained my energy very quickly. I loved helping them out improving the different processes, I made a bunch of reception manuals and I learned a lot when I managed the… read more
He is completely bilingual which is very helpful around here, and we quickly… read more
Thank you for everything 🌺
She split her hours 50/50 between the hospitality side of the business, and helping our 12 year old daughter with her homeschool curriculum. She was a much loved team member, very thorough in her work, diligently performed all tasks, had wonderful customer service skills, good communication with co-workers,… read more
The… read more
The work exchange is really fair, and gives you just enough time to explore the lake and the different towns. It could get busy at times, but was still so much fun! Sarah and Bryan are such… read more
Thanks guys and much love xx
having the best time in the world, and from the moment I left I felt a piece of my heart would be forever there. I knew I had to go back at some point, and it was only after half a year… read more
I spent 2 and a half months working here and loved every minute of it. The hostel, the people and the vibe here is just so special.
The accomodation and food is great, the hostel is right by the lake with the beautiful yoga deck overviewing the mountains and the lake, with yogaclasses every day:)
Bryan and Sarah are… read more
Sarah and Bryan are very nice and committed to… read more
I already had great vibes during the "recruiting" process. It was very chilled, simple and effective. Sarah was very kind and reactive.
When I arrived, I was welcomed by other volunteers and what a… read more
Oscar helped us immensely with the set up and development of our Point of Sale System. Grace taught yoga and used her… read more
The hostel is a very social place and you immediately feel like home. The work is varied and Bryan and Sarah are appreciating the talents of the volunteers by allowing them to also work on other projects besides the regular work. I had for example one baking… read more
The work was fun. Sarah is a great communicator and works with your abilities. I told her I specifically… read more
The work sometimes gets a little crazy but it was a lot of fun, but there were always fair hours and also flexibility from Sarah and Bryan who… read more
Sarah had great communication online and was very kind and informative. I originally planned to stay for 6 weeks but extended an extra week. our accommodation was really special and cosy.
The work was easy to pick up and get to grips with, and was really… read more
They are as peaceful, conscious and sweet as their profile suggests… However, what is maybe… read more
My main responsibility was teaching the children English,… read more
They applied to us in November last year (2019) and we could already tell from their profiles that they would be great people to have at our place... This was confirmed when the place they went first in Antigua offered them season long positions before… read more
The work was straight forward and allowed me to meet most of the town while still… read more
The… read more
I had a great time volunteering at this place. Sarah and Brian did a great job with this place.
Time flies so fast when you are there so enjoy as much as you can this little peace of paradise.
I can't thank you enough for everything. The whole team was… read more
The business and team are amazing, we worked 5 days a week having two days off to enjoy the lake! The yoga classes in the morning and the sauna late evening make life super enjoyable and relaxing!… read more
I had an amazing time here! It was more than I could have hoped for, I was a part of a family that I'll never forget. Thank you so much everyone, I'm so grateful for the experience!
The work, which could be very busy at times, was always fairly apportioned with set shift times on weekly rosters, and flexible, to… read more
This place will be always in my heart, muchas gracias and PURA VIDA
I am very thankful to have volunteered here, i always thought 6 weeks working is waaay too long and a tough commitment, but as i was tired of travelling i agreed to it and im very happy that i did. San marcos is a lovely small community full of very interesting… read more
It is very organized so you can complete the exchange and also experience the holistic Atitlán experience.
Very comfortable private apartment and 2 meals a day, yoga classes and sauna... Is the dream of most of the travellers...
I'm surely coming back.
Thank you guys!
Tom
I… read more
They arrived in July and stayed for 2 months!
Taking on lead roles in managing during my vacation.
Grace was key in implementing our booking sites and channel manager; also in managing social media platforms. All which translated into immediate revenue!
Cal took the lead in managing the bar… read more
It was great getting to know them through out… read more
Always finding humor in every situation.
It is invigorating to see her dance through life!
She instantly connected with the team, local staff and community.
I wish her al the best in life.
With much love,
Alex
He community of San Marcos is amazing, little and everyone is very connected, los of fun mind expanding things to do. This was my home away from home, I loved being there, they always have super fun activities and the energy is great! I even did my… read more
She was always pleasant and took on her role with with pride and enthusiasm!
She connected with not only the entire team but also our small community in San Marcos.
She was also thoughtful and nurturing to many sick animals:)
We are sure her travels with find her back to us… read more
She immediately connected with the team, the community and especially the pets!
When she asked to extend her stay, there was no hesitation from our end.
During her time, she was crucial in setting up and managing our social media accounts. Her daily… read more
We hope that they find their way back here soon.
But more than that, she is a lovely kind and person that brought a smile to everyone she met.
We wish her all the best!
The schedule is very organized and the work is fair. Food is always delicious. The time helping with the kitchen ladies will be a memorable time on the lake. This hostel has lots of activities which is a blessing -… read more
We wish Sam all the best on his travels!
During our busy season, we look for responsible, organized individuals with high energy and fun vibes. They exceeded our expectations and then even more!
We wish them all the best on their travels and they for sure have a home here in San Marcos… read more
We love her charismatic and friendly demeanor.
She was a favorite volunteer to our local Mayan staff, taking time to converse and even learn a few phrases in their dialect.
We wish her all the best on her travels and she is welcome back anytime!
Thank you so much for the opportunity! Hopefully I'll see you all again real soon :heart:Xx
Always smiling and charismatic; her positive outlook was contageous!
We wish you all the best and hope to see you again during your future travels!
Thanks so much for all your creative input in the outside areas of the hostel. Both showed a real interest in gardening and being hands on in build projects.
Easy to laugh and keen to learn, these two are a great addition to any work away team.
Recommend to anyone looking for workawayers!… read more
Very hard working and competent, both contributed beautifully with the smooth running of the hostel throughout their 6 week stay here. Always working with a smile, both Leo & Dan are great with guests and staff alike.
Hostel prides itself with our nightly entertainment and it didn't take long for them… read more
Very hard working and competent, both contributed beautifully with the smooth running of the hostel throughout their 6 week stay here. Always working with a smile, both Leo & Dan are great with guests and staff alike.
Hostel prides itself with our nightly entertainment and it didn't take long for them… read more
Hardworking, competent and a real ball of fire! We have really enjoyed having you at our hostel the last few months, you add shine and style to our lives and truly enhance the experience of our guests.
We fully recommend Michelle to anyone looking for Workawayers! She helped… read more
Great members of our hostel team and very easy to get along with. Hard working and always out and about enjoying the sun in their spare time.
Barbara is fantastic with languages and Jordan has been putting in many hours here learning Spanish which has improved leaps and bounds.
A really busy season and they both… read more
Really hardworking, organised and lovely to be around. Both went above and beyond, helping to improve the running of the hostel and introduce better ways of working. We had Ingvild and Ash for 2 months and loved every minute of their stay here!
With English humour and Norwegian style, they both added so much… read more
Thanks so much for joining us at the hostel.
Always helpful towards our guests and kind to the local staff. (I often saw Bailey giving his tips to the kitchen ladies :)
It was a busy season and though it got very busy at times, both Esme & Bailey were bright supportive members of the team!
Thanks guys
Keen to keep work fun, we haven't often seen him with out a smile on his face.
Our hostel prides its self on our nightly entertainment and throughout his stay Nial set up 'Flow Free'. An open mic open to everything and anyone. A strong poet, Nial has something… read more
A star all around... we hope she does come back as… read more
He will always be welcome back and you shouldn't hesitate to take him on!
Thanks!
They made salsa nights... found climbing rocks in San Marcos and taught folks about there passion.
They made friends with everyone... the kitchen ladies still ask about them.
They stayed extra weeks and took over managing.
If they apply to volunteer with you.... you are lucky… read more
I highly recommend this place, you won't regret it ;)
Thanks Bryan… read more
She would be a strong addition to any workaway team.
Both fun and capable. We spent many nights hanging out chatting and one magic evening of rain and poetry.... not to be forgotten.
Was sad to see them go... hope that dream job stayed a dream.
They would always be welcome back!
It was like walking into a different world !
As this was our first workaway we didn't know what lay ahead of us.
An amazing place, great people and a marvellous atmosphere.
The yoga, the lake, the dogs, the karaoke, the poetry ( especially Bryan's! ) the ladies in the… read more
Always professional behind the counter... and even picking up the slack of another who wasn't completing the basics.
They forged bonds with our kitchen… read more
Thanks for this amazing experience. We had a great time and met amazing people in the hostel: volunteers, guest and of course our lovely kitchen and housekeeping team. It was our first Workaway and we loved it. We highly recommend it to any travelers. Hope we have the chance to got back again one day.
Thanks!
Ricardo y María
As a volunteer he was very capable... handling any task or situation with professionalism. Guests loved… read more
Meagan and Andrew please come back some day.
The hostel was a beautiful spot to spend six weeks. The views from this hostel are absolutely stunning and you will often find people sitting on the brand new dock from 6am until the night. Bryan and Sarah are wonderful hosts who made us feel welcome from the start. The staff… read more
Quick to make friends with guests, confident and capable... It was great having them at the Hostal.
Fun and skilled, both would be a good addition to any project!
Miss you!!!
We spent hours discussing and attempting to craft the system towards… read more
We spent hours discussing and attempting to craft the system towards… read more
Never a dull moment. San Marcos is a small town but it has a lot going on, and some amazing scenery and… read more
I had complete faith in him.
He created discussion days at the Hostal to talk about his many big ideas in an open forum. Alternative university was one of his topics.... And just being around him was like attending life class. … read more
I stayed here 2 :1/2 month and it felt like home from the beginning. Everything was perfect: the work, the team, the surroundings, the activities, the location,... The food is amazing, the rooms are more than enough to feel comfortable and you even get free Yoga classes + sauna. Honestly, words won't… read more
This place is magical and never ceased to amaze me. From the beautiful location directly at Lago Atitlan, to meeting the most amazing people and having great dance parties, live music, fun karaoke nights and farmers… read more
Louise will always be welcome back....ummmm that is to say she better return!
Thank… read more
The people and community are amazing! If you're looking for somewhere that escapes the pressures and banality of day to day life, then this is it. There's a lot you can get involved with and the longer you are there, the more you discover. The hostel is also a great place to… read more
The hostel runs smoothly and always has great volunteers
The food is great and the free yoga and nightly activities ensure you're always having a fun time.
We highly recommend this workaway!
Thanks so much for having us, we… read more
oh yeah. definitely host Andy. Sharp karaoke skills....if he doesnt know how to do it....he will surely find his way through a solid dialog! Also… read more
The hostel has many great things about it- the kitchen ladies, the dogs, the camaraderie between the staff, the views. The town is very peaceful in many ways and draws a range of different types of people.
If Bryan could sing he'd be the… read more
I can simply say......from the start, there was implicit trust.
I can not speak highly enough. We left our home with our kids for vacation knowing our home would be safe.
Artist and artist from drinks to menu lay out to accounting to clean up to heart to negotiator to baby sitting. … read more
Our time here was so amazing that we stayed for nearly 4 months instead of six weeks. Every day was unique and special to us. We didn't just work there, we started to feel home.
On mondays we had spectacular movie nights, on tuesdays we enjoyed romantic bondfires, on wednesdays we played nerv raking poker, on thursdays we were… read more
The hostel is chill and has such a lovely atmosphere. The evening events, particularly karaoke, are such fun. The dogs and cat gives a homely feel and the area is beautiful - stunning views of the lake and… read more
I was lucky enough to spend my time here looking after the hosts 4 year old daughter Amari. She is a bright, creative spirit absolutely full of energy! There is never a dull moment with Amari around! We played weird and wonderful games (mainly to do with fairies), went swimming lots, and… read more
What a wonderful place this was to voulenteer. We really enjoyed our time at the hostel. We lived up in a seperate voulenteer house, which was basic but nice. Really appreciated having a place apart from the hostel, and being able to make a home. The dogs, lovely kitchen ladies and their great food, and most… read more
This place is really amazing and awesome people keep being dragged in and kind of trapped by the super good vibes and landscapes that this place offers.
I stayed 8 weeks in all and i enjoyed all of it, i made so many friends there and kept travelling with… read more
Bryan and Sara are amazing Hosts and I immediately felt like a part of their family. They are living their dream and putting all their love and passion in that place and constantly working on it to make it better and better.
I can't… read more
Thank you Ian. It was our complete luck that you wandered in and shared your many talents with us. Percy still says Inan when he sees your picture. And was such a bonus to have the artistry and calm nature of Mariana around as well....you guys were so awesome and we… read more
This was a godsend for us.… read more
This is the kind of place you could easily lose a couple of months on your trip if you follow your intuition. The local people of San Marcos are patient, gentle, stoic but… read more
The nice thing about the lake is there are lots of other areas to go to on your days off- there is more hustle n bustle (in… read more
While working with us here , Luke was also an… read more
I cant recommend this place highly enough, great vibes, good food, they always pick a good team and have great events.… read more
We would recommend the experience working here to anyone. Bryan is very generous, flexible and… read more
The "work" side of the arrangement was great, given flexibility to be creative and the benefits exceeding my… read more
We are so thankful to have been able to work here. The staff is lovely, the managers are amazing with always a smile on their faces. The food and the rooms are nice and the opportunities that the town has to offer are exceptional. We miss our daily morning yoga over the lake, our friends and hostel family. Also for James being a musician, the… read more
The work is really fun if you're a social and easygoing person. Serving drinks, checking people in and taking orders are the main work you'll be doing. Being a happy and smiley face behind… read more
The location is breathtaking and there is nothing better than waking up to some yoga overlooking the… read more