Hostel Santa Marta, Colombia

4.0

(28 reviews)

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OF EXPERIENCES

Connect with nature: 17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 17 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.

Party Promoter: Help organise and promote parties and social activities.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

🌎Help create unforgettable moments for travelers from around the world! You’ll support social activities like dinners, games, hikes, tours, bonfires, and themed nights, while helping guests connect and enjoy the Puerto Alto vibe. We’re looking for someone outgoing, positive, proactive, and excited to share experiences near the ocean. ✨ Bring your energy, creativity, and good vibes to help make every guest feel welcome and part of the family. ✨

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Requirements

Intermediate English and Beginner Spanish
Between 20 and 30 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Colombia
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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a) How was your experience with this host?
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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

28 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

17 Get in touch with nature
17 Meeting locals
14 Meeting international travelers
12 Immersing in the local culture
11 Practicing Spanish
9 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 3. Good health and well-being
5 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 15. Life on land
1 17. Partnerships for the goals

Charlie

Jersey

The team at the hostel were great! I speak very little Spanish yet everyone was so accommodating and fun to be around. The chefs are great, food always spot on and your tasks are always well explained! The 20% volunteer discount is great, and you also have the option on your day off to visit others hostels for free! Honestly had so much fun here, literally the only downside was how quiet it was and I am to believe that is due to it being low season (the hill is also an hike in itself, just consider it a workout).

3 days ago

Laura

France

The hostel was a nice experience.☀️ The view is absolutely incredible and the sunsets are unforgettable.🫶🏼 The food is very good, and the 20% discount on drinks makes the volunteering even better. The work is 30h/week. Overall, the volunteering and location are great, there are still some things that need to be improved to make the experience fair for volunteers, although these points have already been communicated internally ;) I met amazing people there, both guests and hostel staff. I also really liked the collaborations with nearby hostels, which made the experience more social👌🏼

6 months ago

Mirador replied

Hola, Laura. Gracias por compartir tus impresiones sobre tu estancia en Puerto Alto. Te deseamos mucho éxito en tus futuros viajes.

Amin

Italy

Volunteering at the hostel was amazing, met great people and learned so much. Every day felt meaningful and fun, it's an experience I'll always remember.

over 1 year ago

Mirador replied

Amin, gracias de corazón por tu energía, tu entrega y todo lo que compartiste con nosotros en Puerto Alto. Fue un verdadero placer tenerte como parte del equipo. Nos alegra muchísimo saber que tu experiencia fue tan significativa, sin duda, dejaste una huella muy especial en el hostel.

Las puertas de Puerto Alto siempre estarán abiertas para ti. ¡Hasta pronto! 💛

Bruna

Belgium

I had a great time at the hostel, but keep in mind that it's very remote with little to do nearby unless you travel on your days off. The staff is sweet but integration and welcoming could be improved. They're mostly Spanish-speaking, which is great for practice, but the social vibe is limited as there are often few guests and not much interaction between staff. Food portions can be small with few vegetables, and the jungle cabana where you sleep is cool but can feel a bit unsafe because of animals. Work was mostly bar shifts and quite calm.

11 months ago

Mirador replied

Merci Bruna d'avoir partagé votre expérience ! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour à Puerto Alto vous ait plu. Vous avez été une bénévole si gentille, empathique et attentionnée envers tous.

Merci pour votre temps et votre contribution à l'auberge. Nous vous souhaitons de très beaux voyages !

Kevin

Germany

The vibe felt kind a off. The accommodation for the male staff is subpar at best and the steep path to get there is slippery as ice. All in all it just wasn't for me.

12 months ago

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