Hostel Arica, Chile

5.0

(12 reviews)

We look forward to seeing you in Arica and its beautiful beaches!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers: 8 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals: 8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

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

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

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

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 1 month

The Experience

"Join Illariy in Arica, a city with beaches, sun all year round and beautiful landscapes. Experience a cultural exchange, meet travelers from all over the world, and enjoy the culture of northern Chile in a warm and welcoming environment, just minutes from the sea and the city's main attractions."

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Requirements

Fluent Spanish or Beginner English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

8 Meeting international travelers
8 Meeting locals
8 Immersing in the local culture
6 Get in touch with nature
6 Practicing Spanish
5 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 8. Decent work and economic growth
4 3. Good health and well-being

karl

Ireland

Amazing experience at the hostel! From the moment i arrived i was welcomed with open arms by Vale, Dani, Johny and the cutest dog in the world Pepe ❤️ the work was reasonable and was never too much. Once you got the work done you could have some food, make a coffee and just be a friendly face to guests. Gonna miss my time here

5 months ago

Hanaa

United States

i loooved this hostel and the people there so much, Johnny, Vale and her husband, and Eri made me feel welcomed RIGHT AWAY with plenty of time for adventures and exploring the local markets and ocean. i got to play fútbol, go to the beach multiple times, ate great great food, and laughed my head off constantly!! much love to this place and i am very grateful for my experience here at this hostel in Arica ❤️ would definitely go back

5 months ago

GP

United Kingdom

Vale & Gabriel, and Rodrigo offered me a sanctuary from the discrimination I faced in South America. They are the kindest, fairest & best-hearted owners I have ever worked for.

Our Ti@s (their parents), Max, their 'Supersayan' son, Jhonny the Peruvian superhero, Gus, Kevin, the wonderful volunteers at Raymi House Hostel + Pepe—the sweetest dog ever—create a space full of love, joy and care.

They truly showed me what a good world with good people looks like.

Chile for the Win!!

9 months ago

joshua

Ecuador

An incredible experience from start to finish! A huge thank you to Vale for their excellent vibe and constant help, to Daniela who also supported me a lot at all times, and to Johnny for being so kind. I'm leaving happy to have learned so much about Arica and to have lived this adventure. No doubt I'll take away the best memories!

about 2 months ago

Kamil

Poland

The two weeks at the hostel I will remember fondly. Thanks to Vale, Dani, Jhonny, Pepe and the whole team for welcoming me and supporting me throughout my stay. The work isn't difficult; everything is explained in a very clear way, the schedules are respected. With any doubt there is always an answer and a solution - the communication within the team works impeccably. Also with the help of the guys from Illairy I had the opportunity to know the beauty of the North of Chile. I liked it!

3 months ago

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Hosted by Valeria

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