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29 out. 2026
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(surf & yoga, 4 weeks minimum)
Hi! Welcome to Free Spirit Hostel, our little piece of paradise where yoga and surf are a daily business. We are a hostel with a true family vibe on the beach of Puerto Engabao, a small fishing village in Ecuador. We opened 8 years ago, and we know our guests by name.
We are strong believers that here you'll find a family and friendships that will last a lifetime. Our hostel is a place where you'll enjoy the company of travelers and other volunteers from all over the world. We want to create memories and moments that'll make you say "Here is where I belong!"
This is a real position in our team, not a holiday: around 25 hours a week (around 15 for yoga teachers), for at least 4 weeks. In exchange, you get a bed, 2 meals a day, daily yoga, and a life on the beach.
Volunteers uniquely looking for cheap ways to travel are not welcome. We want volunteers who want to get involved, use their skills, and learn new skills! -
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Projetos artísticos
Ensino
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Hotelaria/turismo
Manutenção geral
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The fishing village of Puerto Engabao where we chose to build our hostel is the perfect spot to mingle with locals and practice your Spanish. You will have the chance to practice yoga every day in front of the ocean and to improve your surfing with our lessons. You will also learn what it takes to run a hostel: hosting guests, working as a team, and taking responsibility for your position.
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Ajuda
All year long, we are looking for volunteers to join our family here in Ecuador to help us with daily life, at the reception, and with our guests. Also looking for Yoga and Surf teacher.
Your most important job will be to make our guests happy and feel welcome. In exchange for your help, you will have 2 meals a day and accommodation in a volunteer dorm. Also, you have free access to our 20+ surfboards after your first lessons with us, daily yoga classes, as well as everything on our amazing property. Finally, you will have the chance to live right at the beach and make new friends! We have local staff working in our kitchen. We have local staff working in our kitchen, and no volunteers are needed to work in our restaurant, as we do not have a restaurant.
Also, we are looking for photographers!
Our local team includes 3 cleaning ladies/kitchen, 1 local cook, 2 maintenance guys, and 1 local surf teacher. -
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Inglês: Fluente
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Acomodação
We have a dorm for volunteers that fits up to 8 people.
Volunteers get 2 meals a day: breakfast and dinner, eaten together with our guests. Lunch is not included: you can cook in our shared kitchen or eat a local almuerzo in the village. -
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We are close to Playas, a small town that has a lot of bars, a cinema and A LOT of surf spots !
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Acesso à internet limitado
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Pode hospedar famílias
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Espaço para estacionar campervans
Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.
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Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 514722772969
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19 mar. 2026
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jordan & Zachariah) para o anfitrião
We loved our time at this hostel! The location is beautiful in a town full of lovely locals and great surfing. The owners Antony and Anna, the manger Jules and Michael were all super awesome to be around and helpful with any questions. The work (one of us on the bar and the other social media and admin) was very do-able and lots of fun! Highly
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10 jan. 2026
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dominic) para o anfitrião
I had an absolutely wonderful time at the hostel in Puerto Engabao. It was just the right mix of everything. The town itself is laid back and its super easy to get to know the locals and community. The manager and owner were super easy to get on with and communication was prefect. Working in the kitchen was fun. Doing the ordering and getting the
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6 dez. 2025
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Martial)
Martial nos fabricó 8 nuevos bancos para el hostal. Hizo un gran trabajo, es un muy buen carpintero y muy profesional.
¡Mucho éxito en tus viajes!
¡Mucho éxito en tus viajes!
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19 mar. 2026
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jordan & Zachariah) para o anfitrião
We loved our time at this hostel! The location is beautiful in a town full of lovely locals and great surfing. The owners Antony and Anna, the manger Jules and Michael were all super awesome to be around and helpful with any questions. The work (one of us on the bar and the other social media and admin) was very do-able and lots of fun! Highly
… read more
10 jan. 2026
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dominic) para o anfitrião
I had an absolutely wonderful time at the hostel in Puerto Engabao. It was just the right mix of everything. The town itself is laid back and its super easy to get to know the locals and community. The manager and owner were super easy to get on with and communication was prefect. Working in the kitchen was fun. Doing the ordering and getting the
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6 dez. 2025
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Martial)
Martial nos fabricó 8 nuevos bancos para el hostal. Hizo un gran trabajo, es un muy buen carpintero y muy profesional.
¡Mucho éxito en tus viajes!
¡Mucho éxito en tus viajes!
4 jul. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rebecca) para o anfitrião
I had the chance to stay and work for four weeks at this amazing place! It is one of a kind and absolutely special! Ana and Micheal made me feel welcome and at home. The team of volunteers is big and you bond in a special way while living and working together. The food was delicious and healthy and the family-dinner really made a big
difference. … read more
difference. … read more
2 jun. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Irene) para o anfitrião
This was my first experience as a volunteer and I loved everything. I felt welcomed and included from the very first moment.
I was in charge of reception and social media for 5 weeks and the time really flew by. With surfing, yoga, group activities, sunsets, family dinners, I had a wonderful experience!
I am grateful for getting the chance to … read more
I was in charge of reception and social media for 5 weeks and the time really flew by. With surfing, yoga, group activities, sunsets, family dinners, I had a wonderful experience!
I am grateful for getting the chance to … read more
28 mai. 2025
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Dorian & Simon) para o anfitrião
It was amazing staying at the hostel. I was photographer there for around 10 days. Man, what a place!! Best surf ever, amazing people, the local people are the best as well, good surf boards, great surfers and a lot to make pictures of. Thanks to Ana and Michael for letting me stay! ❤️ If I’m in Ecuador next, will come by for sure!! As a guest or
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10 dez. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Grazia) para o anfitrião
I had an amazing experience volunteering at the Hostel in Ecuador – one month flew by! I worked in the kitchen, and it was such a fun and rewarding experience. The atmosphere was always lively, and I really enjoyed being part of the team. Ana and Daniel are fantastic owners – they make you feel like part of the family and are always welcoming and
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18 out. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Oïhana) para o anfitrião
thank you so much Dan and this place ! I lived a great time in Engobao who gonna stay in my heart. Makes me realize how much life is so beautiful and shared with amazing people. I hope anyone can have an experience like that in their life. thank you again <3
14 out. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Oïhana)
Big thanks to Oihana for all her hard work! She always brings a smile and creates a friendly atmosphere for everyone. Her efforts to engage guests and help out wherever needed truly makes a difference. We’re grateful to have you here!
28 jul. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Olivier) para o anfitrião
I had an amazing time volunteering as a surf instructor for the first month, and then social medias for the second month. All of the owners are amazing, and I had a sweet time with all the volunteers and guests as well. Good vibes, surfing, partying, beach games, etc. The local community of Puerto Engabao is also amazing, I highly recommend
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8 abr. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Damaris)
Damaris was an amazing volunteer. She is really social, full of energy, and always happy. It was great having her around. You won't regret having her on your team. We recommend her 100%, and we will be glad to have her back here anytime.
12 mar. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Damaris) para o anfitrião
This place was absolutely amazing! I had the opportunity to be part of the volunteer group for one month back in November 2023. Together with Anthony I worked in the kitchen and organized and prepared dinner. Twice a week I helped out preparing breakfast together with the local staff (lovely May Ra & Vanessa), where I could practice my Spanish. I
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10 mar. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Becki)
Becki is an amazing human being with such nice energy!
It was a pleasure having her here with us. She is always smiling and happy to help. So don't think twice about choosing her. You definitely won't regret it.
We will have her back any time.
It was a pleasure having her here with us. She is always smiling and happy to help. So don't think twice about choosing her. You definitely won't regret it.
We will have her back any time.
10 mar. 2024
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Becki) para o anfitrião
I went to this place as a surf instructor volunteer and the entire experience was incredible!! The accommodations you get in exchange for your volunteer work is awesome with comfy beds, plenty of space, and delicious meals. The other volunteers, guests, and staff start to feel like family and it was hard to leave. The town itself is very small but
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20 jan. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anthony & Laurie-Pier)
Anthony & LP are a wonderful couple, great vibe and super fun to hang out with!
Everyone loved them :) They made sure every gust had the best time at our hostel.
Don't miss having them at your place ;)
Everyone loved them :) They made sure every gust had the best time at our hostel.
Don't miss having them at your place ;)
22 dez. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Anthony & Laurie-Pier) para o anfitrião
We had such an amazing month here working at the hostel : connecting, sharing, meeting, surfing, dancing, training, cooking and practicing our Spanish with the most welcoming local community you can find!! (bar kitchen volonteers)
As for the bar, you get a very nice balance of work and free time and everything is so well organized! Even the … read more
As for the bar, you get a very nice balance of work and free time and everything is so well organized! Even the … read more
20 jan. 2024
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lexi)
Lexi brought great energy to our hostel and kept the good times flowing.
It was an absolute pleasure to have her as a volunteer, guests loved her and she was a perfect fit to our team :)
Anytime again!
It was an absolute pleasure to have her as a volunteer, guests loved her and she was a perfect fit to our team :)
Anytime again!
8 dez. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lexi) para o anfitrião
I left here a few weeks ago and missed it before I left. As my third workaway at a hostel, it was unlike my other experiences. This is a special place that meshes relaxing and partying, surf and yoga, and learning new things. It was so much fun learning how to bartend, surf, and practice speaking Spanish with the locals. I also really loved how we
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7 nov. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Samah)
What an excellent yoga instructor! Samah took her tasks very serious and is super passionate about teaching yoga. Which also shows in her great work :)
We would be more than happy to have her again at our hostel!
Hire Samah, you won't be disappointed :D
We would be more than happy to have her again at our hostel!
Hire Samah, you won't be disappointed :D
5 nov. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Samah) para o anfitrião
I spent incredible time in the hostel as a yoga teacher but mostly as a member of the beautiful family
would recommend 💯
would recommend 💯
14 ago. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Paula) para o anfitrião
I had already volunteered with this host before my stay here, so I had high expectations here and it didnt disappoint me! They have such a great environment and I LOVED my month there with them. Great place to chill and surf while building great friendships. And don't worry they also know how to party.
100% recommend and I'm def going back.
100% recommend and I'm def going back.
27 abr. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kevin)
Kevin is an absolute legend. He is a great asset to the team, great with guests and fun to hang out with.
We hope he is coming back in the future to join our team again !
We hope he is coming back in the future to join our team again !
21 abr. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Elisa)
Elisa is a great person to have at your place! She is fun to hang out with and very responsible when it comes to the assigned tasks. Very much recommend hiring her :)
20 abr. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Elisa) para o anfitrião
I stayed a month in the hostel to volunteer in the kitchen: I 100% recommend it!
The work in the kitchen is very enjoyable and made alongside another volunteer. The staff members want the meals to be varied and balanced but you're totally free to make whatever you want as long as you meet those criteria ;)
On top of making dinners 6 times a week, … read more
The work in the kitchen is very enjoyable and made alongside another volunteer. The staff members want the meals to be varied and balanced but you're totally free to make whatever you want as long as you meet those criteria ;)
On top of making dinners 6 times a week, … read more
30 mar. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sive)
Sive was a great person to have at the hostel :) With best conscious I recommend her to stay at your place!
Great with guests and hard working
Great with guests and hard working
29 mar. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sive) para o anfitrião
I spent 2 months volunteering in the hostel and absolutely loved my time there, I worked as the cook, preparing dinner 6 nights a week. it was really enjoyable, I had another volunteer working alongside me there and we were given complete freedom to make what we wanted.
the vibe of the hostel in general was really chill, open and friendly. … read more
the vibe of the hostel in general was really chill, open and friendly. … read more
24 mar. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Mery)
It was a pleasure to have Mery staying at the hostel. She's hard working and great with the guests. We are glad to recommend her to any other workaway opportunities in the future :) Thank you Mery!!
25 fev. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Mery) para o anfitrião
Simply amazing. I have been traveling for a while now and I could say that being here is like coming home and feeling the warmth of your family. You create such close bonds with the volunteers and guests that I dare you not to cry when you leave. This is going to be your routine: workouts, breakfast with fresh fruits, surfing, cards, beach
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15 mar. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Theresa) para o anfitrião
Great experience! I stayed four weeks helping in the kitchen and had an amazing time. It sounds like a cliché but friends really do turn into family here. There's definitely not as much going on as in other surf cities in Ecuador but you'll definitely never get bored here. Highly recommend!
15 mar. 2023
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa was a great asset to our team! She is awesome with guests, a fun person to hang around and took her tasks very serious. 100% recommend having her at your place :)
24 fev. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Daniel & Madeleine) para o anfitrião
We enjoyed our time at the hostel in Engabao, Ecuador. Maddie volunteered as the daily yoga teacher on the stunning yoga deck overlooking the ocean, and Danny was the photographer and videographer generating content for the website. We enjoyed the inviting atmosphere, and the relaxed chill vibes from the staff, guests, and fellow volunteers. We
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19 fev. 2023
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Megan) para o anfitrião
This place is something special. I was working in the kitchen cooking veggie dinners for guests, volunteers & staff, who all eat together each night. The work was chilled and fun. We could make whatever we wanted and work whenever we wanted, provided that it was ready on time. The perks were the best I've experienced on Workaway: breakfast and
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8 set. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Amélie)
Amelie was a great volunteer! She was an awesome addition to the team, super fun with out guests and great to have around :)
Thank you Amelie!
Thank you Amelie!
6 set. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Amélie) para o anfitrião
J'ai adoré mon séjour, j'y suis restée pour une semaine. Ma tâche consistait à faire le "beach clean up", donc de ramasser des déchets sur la plage et de remplir deux gros sacs poubelle par jour. C'était fascinant de voir tout ce qu'on pouvait y trouver, considérant qu'on était dans un petit village de pêcheurs et qu'il y avait donc énormément de
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19 mai. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Stella) para o anfitrião
It was an amazing time with amazing people. Whoever walked into this place had a good mood. I was a cook and felt the workload was very fair for what we got. It was my first workaway experience and I am so happy to have landed in this place. I would recommend it to anyone. The village is cute everyone around the hostal, guests, volunteers, staff
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26 mar. 2022
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Benjamin & Birte) para o anfitrião
All good this sum up at this hostel! First things first, our work. The work/reward ratio is unbeatable. We volunteered as cooks and worked 2-4h a day to get dinner for all hostelianos done. In that time, we got to try out a lot of recipes and we could experiment with the local ecuadorian fruits and vegetables. We had a great time doing that! Our
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7 mar. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Benjamin & Birte)
100% recommend!! Great people, lovely vibe and great with our guests. Don’t miss out on meeting them :)
8 mar. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lyndsey)
Ali is a wonderful person :) it was a pleasure to have her at our hostel, we recommend hiring her for you place !!
3 fev. 2022
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jenn)
Aviso: o workawayer cancelou a estadia ou não apareceu de última hora
27 mar. 2021
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Vincent & Katya)
Awesome people!
It was an absolute pleasure to have Vince & Katya volunteering at our hostel. They are very responsible people and super fun to hang out with. Vince is an amazing cook and has great photo skills too ;) Katya is super with the guests and a great yoga instructor.
100% recommended to have them volunteering at your place!
It was an absolute pleasure to have Vince & Katya volunteering at our hostel. They are very responsible people and super fun to hang out with. Vince is an amazing cook and has great photo skills too ;) Katya is super with the guests and a great yoga instructor.
100% recommended to have them volunteering at your place!
8 jan. 2020
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Vanessa) para o anfitrião
I've volunteered in a lot of places during this years but there is no place like here.
Good waves, good yoga sessions, good vibes, good atmosphere. It's just amazing, from the people, to the location. :)
Good waves, good yoga sessions, good vibes, good atmosphere. It's just amazing, from the people, to the location. :)
17 nov. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jakob) para o anfitrião
What a gorgeous place! This hostel/surf camp is located in a secluded little fishermen village, where the only things to do are enjoying the warmth, the waves and the people. The food was insane, prepared by two other volunteers that were happy to adjust the menu to any specific request, the waves were often some of the best I've ever surfed in my
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16 out. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ellen0) para o anfitrião
My experience was nothing but perfect.
They really look after their volunteers, it's a lovely community with awesome vibes, and a beautiful Ecuadorian beach, and great surf.
The yoga deck is beautiful and shared so many lovely classes.
Thank you so much for a awesome month!
They really look after their volunteers, it's a lovely community with awesome vibes, and a beautiful Ecuadorian beach, and great surf.
The yoga deck is beautiful and shared so many lovely classes.
Thank you so much for a awesome month!
22 ago. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Louise)
Louise was awesome!
She was great with our guests and helped us where she could :)
Definitely would recommend her!
She was great with our guests and helped us where she could :)
Definitely would recommend her!
16 ago. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Louise) para o anfitrião
I stayed at the hostel in May and worked as a cook. It was my first WorkAway experience and it was great! I loved the place and the people. Ana and Daniel are great and definitely a place to work at if you want to meet a lot of people, party, chill, surf and do yoga. Hope to go back there some day!
13 jul. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Anikoo)
It was an absolute pleasure to have Aniko at our hostel!
Besides her serious donkey handling skills she was a great help at the bar and with our guests!
Relaxed, responsible and great vibes.
Anytime again!
Besides her serious donkey handling skills she was a great help at the bar and with our guests!
Relaxed, responsible and great vibes.
Anytime again!
8 mai. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Maximilian & Rachel)
Great people! It was such a pleasure to have Max & Rachel helping at our hostel! They are super talented cooks! Max & Rachel also helped us with other daily tasks at the hostel! Responsible & honest people, anytime again!
5 mai. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Maximilian & Rachel) para o anfitrião
Amazing experience at a very cool hostel. The people we met became family. The hosts were very friendly, genuine, and went out of their way to make sure everyone was doing well. The yoga, surf, and food were amazing! We’d come back anytime!
5 mar. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Veronika23) para o anfitrião
First Workaway experience that I couldn't imagine better, even went over of my expectations. Great people in a paradisiaque place. We had perfect bed and food, also access to use surfboards. The work was enjoyable and fun. I highly recommend as a place to be a volunteer.
5 mar. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Veronika23)
Hands down, Veronika is one of the best volunteers we ever had!
She is very talented in woodwork, built an amazing bar at our hostel and a ton of other small projects (which we havent even asked for) that improved our hostel so much!
Great team spirit and definitely an enrichment for your hostel.
She is very talented in woodwork, built an amazing bar at our hostel and a ton of other small projects (which we havent even asked for) that improved our hostel so much!
Great team spirit and definitely an enrichment for your hostel.
2 mar. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Owen)
Owen is a great guy!
It was awesome to have him here and he was an important part for the team!
anytime agin
It was awesome to have him here and he was an important part for the team!
anytime agin
23 fev. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Owen) para o anfitrião
I helped with construction of the hostel. Cool, well thought out hostel, nice small fishing village with a fun smallish right point break and a beach break right out the front.
The owners are great people, young and fun, who really want the volunteers to enjoy themselves and be comfortable as much as the guests. Work load is very fair.
3 good … read more
The owners are great people, young and fun, who really want the volunteers to enjoy themselves and be comfortable as much as the guests. Work load is very fair.
3 good … read more
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