Hostel Costa Esmeralda, Mexico

5.0
(70 reviews)70

Volunteering in house in front of the sea -Mexico!

Top Host
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
56 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
37 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

23h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
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Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Hello I'm Laura, I live in a beautiful place called Costa Esmeralda. I'm running a small beach house, cabin and camping vacation rental business, I'd love to share my simple lifestyle with people from all over the world and show a little bit of what it's like to live in a traditional Mexican beach area surrounded by nature. The team is always approachable, cheerful and we love to have any kind of cultural exchange.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
  • Between 22 and 60 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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70 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 56 Get in touch with nature
  • 37 Meeting locals
  • 34 Immersing in the local culture
  • 33 Meeting international travelers
  • 32 Developing environmental awareness
  • 30 Practicing Spanish
Shiyu

China

5

This is my first volunteer experience, and I don't think I would have it better anywhere else. Laura is a very lovely, supportive, and caring person with a vibrant personality. She shared her favorite food, dessert (you must try their cheese pie), and activities with us, and was super lenient with my travel plan—she even helped me make a tour route to other states of Mexico. If you are a dog person, her place is a paradise. If you are a food person, her place is a paradise. So fortunately that I am both, so I had the best month of my life. I have nothing negative to say but be aware of bugs!

about 1 month ago

Alex

United Kingdom

5

Laura, Ron and the dogs were a lovely part of looking after her beautiful beach guesthouse on the Costa Esmeralda.
I went there alone and met 2 other volunteers who were also great to meet and hang out with. The work was not too difficult and the hour were not ling albeit can can very hot, but it was enjoyable and it was nice to help out looking after a lovely simple resort.
There was plenty else to do, we went to El Tajin archeological site, white water rafting, took a boat down the river and then plenty of surfing in our free time. There are also some very nice restaurants for great seafood!

about 2 months ago

David

United States

5

I had a wonderful experience here. I stayed for 2 weeks and Laura was a great host. This was my first ever Worldpackers experience and I arrived feeling pretty emotional being so far away from home. Laura was the perfect person to talk to about what I was feeling and she gave great advice for settling in.
The work is fair and Laura is very good about making sure you don't work more than the agreed upon hours. I did things like cutting the grass, pulling weeds, walking the dogs, and building fences.

3 months ago

Haian

Denmark

5

Great volunteering opportunity. Laura was so sweet and always made sure that the volunteers were comfortable She has 5 amazing dogs, so perfect place if you like dogs. The work was easy, 5 days a week around 4,5 hours I was walking the dogs in the mornings, cleaned the beach, painting, moving stuff around, helping build a palaba Highly recommend this volunteer opportunity!

6 months ago

Dmytro

Ukraine

5

It was amazing 3 weeks here. Laura is a very hospitable, wonderful person, and great cook she spoiled us with delicious food 🫠 I had coconuts from the garden. Work was interesting and not hard for me. Also playing with dogs was great mental therapy Thank you Laura 🇲🇽🫶🇺🇦🤗

7 months ago

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