Help a wellness project in San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala

Infos

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  Description

  My name is Manolo, and I live in a beautiful indigenous community in Santa Clara La Laguna. I am passionate about language, animals, culture, and human connection. One of my dreams is to create meaningful experiences for people from around the world through our guest house project.
  
  Our guest house focuses on wellness, peace, and cultural immersion.
  We want visitors to disconnect from stress and reconnect with nature, silence, and themselves. Guests can enjoy the beauty of the lake, the mountains, healthy food, meditation spaces, and authentic community experiences.
  At the same time, our project has a social mission, part of our work is dedicated to supporting local education and helping young people in our community learn English and develop new opportunities through tourism and cultural exchange. We believe that hospitality can also become a bridge for growth, learning, and positive change.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Animaux

  

  Randonnée

  

  Montagne

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Fitness
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  At our place, cultural exchange is a very important part of the experience. Volunteers will have the opportunity to live closely with a local indigenous community in Santa Clara La Laguna and learn about our traditions, language, food, daily life, and worldview.
  We love sharing stories, local history, traditional cooking, community activities, and the connection we have with nature and Lake Atitlán. At the same time, we are excited to learn from the experiences, ideas, languages, and cultures that volunteers bring from different parts of the world.
  We believe cultural exchange should feel authentic and human — not just tourism, but a genuine connection between people.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are looking for kind, open-minded, and responsible volunteers who genuinely enjoy cultural exchange and community life. At our wellness guest house, we value respect, creativity, communication, and positive energy.
  
  Volunteers may help with activities such as social media, English practice, gardening, wellness activities, community projects, share creative ideas that can support the growth of the space, support workshops, hosting and welcoming guests.
  
  We also hope volunteers are interested in learning about our local culture and connecting with the community in a meaningful way.
  
  In exchange, we offer a peaceful environment surrounded by nature, cultural immersion, opportunities for personal growth, and the experience of living near one of the most beautiful lakes in Guatemala.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  We offer a beautiful and peaceful place near Lake Atitlán, surrounded by nature, fresh air, and incredible views of the mountains and the lake.
  
  The space is comfortable is a 4 bed room with bathroom, cozy, and ideal for people who want to disconnect from stress and reconnect with themselves. Guests and volunteers can enjoy quiet mornings, inspiring sunsets, meditation spaces, healthy living, and the unique energy of the lake and the community.
  
  It is a simple but special place where people can feel safe, welcomed, and connected to nature and culture.
  
  We can provide free breakfast everyday and 1 full meal a week.

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  Autres infos...

  We especially appreciate volunteers who are adaptable, respectful, and interested in meaningful experiences rather than luxury tourism. Life in our community is peaceful and simple, and we encourage a lifestyle connected to nature, mindfulness, and cultural respect.
  
  Our project is still growing, so volunteers who enjoy contributing ideas, creativity, and positive energy are always welcome. This experience can be a great fit for people interested in wellness, languages, community work, art, spirituality, sustainable living, or cultural exchange.
  
  We also recommend that volunteers arrive with an open mind and a desire to learn from both the beauty and the simplicity of life near Lake Atitlán and the mayan community.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Our place can also be a great environment for digital nomads looking for a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere near Lake Atitlán. The area is quiet, surrounded by nature, and ideal for creative work, reflection, writing, online teaching, or remote projects. We try to maintain a flexible and respectful environment where volunteers can balance their responsibilities with their personal projects and remote work. Internet access is available, although sometimes the connection can be slow due to the rural location and weather conditions around the lake. Because of this, the space is better suited for people who are adaptable and comfortable with a slower and more mindful rhythm of life. Many guests find the natural environment deeply inspiring, peaceful, and mentally refreshing.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  We accept pets that are fully vaccinated and in good health conditions. We also want you to be aware that you will be responsible for any damage your pet causes.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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