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Colombia
Volunteering at The Yak was an amazing and meaningful experience. I learned a lot, improved my English by speaking with travelers every day, enjoyed several sailing tours, and swam in the beautiful Bacalar lagoon every day.
Javi and Joselyn, the Activities Team Leaders, are amazing people, and the bond between volunteers and staff makes the experience even more special. I made great friends, created unforgettable memories, and grew a lot as a person. The Yak definitely left a mark on my life!
about 2 months ago
Mexico
One of the best experiences of my life! Bacalar is beautiful, and I met amazing people from all over the world. Joss and Javi were always kind and supportive. The activities are fun and tourist-oriented, so a good level of English is helpful. The food and accommodation were good, and there is always something to do at night. I would definitely volunteer here again :)
3 months ago
Mexico
If you want to travel, be in touch with nature, get new friends and relax from your routine this is your place. Volunteering at the hostel was an outstanding experience. I highly recommend it.
5 months ago
Mexico
I've done a couple volunteerings now and I can say that the hostel is the best hostel I've ever been. Doing your "work" is fun, as its just the daily activities. Bacalar is a beautiful place, my favorite in Mexico, as a Mexican. There is nothing like Bacalar's lagoon, is like therapy to swim in it or in the cenotes around the lagoon. The only bad thing about the volunteering is the staff house, which is dirty most of time. I spent months here, and the staff started being like a second family for me, it was sad to leave. I also met many travelers and improved my english. I had so much fun:)
12 months ago
Brazil
Amazing experience. The month i have spended there passed so fast. It was my first volunteering and this experience made me want to do it again and again. Bacalar is also an amazing place. There isn't another lagoon in the world like that. Super recommend it.
about 1 year ago
United States
Volunteering here is such a fun experience! The people are great, so kind and inviting, and the activities in the hostel are fun and a great way to meet new people. The work is very fair and living in Bacalar is an amazing experience, there's a good balance of relaxation and fiesta. The staff housing is close to the hostel and the rooms are fine, but the kitchens are pretty dirty and some essentials like dish soap are not provided. Overall I would definitely recommend volunteering here if you are outgoing, can go with the flow, and like to party.
about 1 year ago
United States
Volunteering at the hostel had friendly volunteers and lagoon access, but that's about it. Manager Toti constantly surveilled us, and living conditions were poor—bed bugs, roaches, moldy mattresses, no secure storage, and volunteers had to eat in a separate kitchen away from guests. Activities were fun but strictly timed. Overall, it's not worth volunteering here
12 months ago
Mexico
The experience allows to see the beauty in Bacalar, hostel by the lagoon to swim everyday and Sailboat and Paddleboard free tours🤙. The work is great, very fun and interact with guests, amazing time. Only downside is you don't live at the hostel, it's a residence specifically for workers and is not a very clean place. However has a good location and you get one lunch meal per day. Renata, Alfredo, guys from the bar and kitchen are very nice and friendly. Two days off and “work” doesn't really feel like work at all, it's just having responsible fun in the activities.
over 1 year ago
Mexico
Volunteering at the hostel was an unforgetable experience. I got many great and a little maybe no thaaat great things to say about this place. Volunteers doesnt sleep at the hostel, they do at Pueblo Viejo. When I arrived it surprised me because things like the kitchen and fridge were increíble dirty, I couldnt find a place to save my food. The best about pueblo viejo is itd community, it was a place for thousand of laughs and meeting wonderful people. You'll work 6h, 5 days a week organizando the hostels activities. I loves the staff of the hostel, and Ill keep many of them in my hearth! Saludos Yakos
almost 2 years ago
Netherlands
Volunteering in the hostel was so much fun. The activities are nice and there is always people joining. I really liked it that the staff house was not inside the hostel. It is nice to have your own space with the workers and other volunteers. During my stay, the staff house was cleaned regularly
almost 2 years ago
