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Hostel Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4.5
11 reviews11

Apóyanos en hacer más lindo nuestro hostel en Vallarta

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with the locals
3 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
2 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Handyman
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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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.
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.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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The Experience

Estamos buscando talento y apoyo en áreas de mantenimiento general. Alguien que le guste las labores de mantenimiento. We are looking for talent and support in areas of general maintenance. Someone who likes to be a handy person.

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Additional Fee Required

Los voluntarios aportarán una tarifa de $700 pesos por semana, por concepto de uso de energía eléctrica, agua, lavandería e insumos generales. Incluye el desayuno. Volunteers will contribute a fee of $ 700 pesos per week for the use of electricity, water, laundry and general supplies including breakfast.

Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Over 20 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or pairs)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Availability

Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
6 weeks

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5 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Meeting locals

2 Immersing in the local culture

2 Meeting international travelers

2 Practicing Spanish

1 Developing social awareness

1 Developing environmental awareness

United States

5

This location is truly beautiful. In a great location for all the things you need, but also not in the hustle, loud and overly touristy parts of PV. Ines, Victor and the rest of the staff are all respectful and kind. When there were miscommunications on tasks, they were quickly resolved. My off time and the agreed hours to volunteer were respected, which made it easy for me to keep to my remote work hours and enjoy PV.

25 days ago

United States

5

I very much enjoyed my time painting murals at the hostel! Ines was a great host and it was fun to meet other volunteers. Definitely recommend it if you are looking for a hostel experience!

about 2 months ago

Germany

3

I had a great time because of the other volunteers at the hostel but probably would've left earlier otherwise. Communication with Inés was a bit difficult. It was never made clear what our tasks were during our shifts and since there were 4 volunteers and almost no guests during the entire time I was there, there wasn't much to do after cleaning. I tried to do my work responsibky but it was difficult to please Inés. Some of the info on the platform was inaccurate/ misleading (no breakfast or any other meal provided, some of the photos were not from the hostel but other properties they own).

2 months ago


Ines replied

I thank for Nina´s time and I hope one day she might realize the opportunity of not waste time sleeping.
I did communicate my intention of letting all about the place clean because we where full on holidays.

It's a pity that she didn't take advantage of all the opportunity of not pay for a nice bed, treated as family with respect. The volunteers were unable to communicate with her nor worked as a team with her. The staff and volunteers expressed annoyance for her lack of respect for sharing spaces.
Nina doesn't know how to take a broom or squeeze a mop. Not wash properly a rag.
I was my first bad experience with a young lady.

Switzerland

4

It was a good experience, the atmosphere was very familiar🌼😊 my work during my stay was mainly cleaning but there are other and different jobs to be done to realise ines' dream: to make traveling in mexico possible for those who like to. around puerto vallarta are many beautiful places to discover and you can quickly get to beautiful beaches that are not overcrowded. despite the many large hotels, puerto vallarta also has something to offer for backpackers.

4 months ago

Argentina

5

It was a great experience!!! Inés and Victor are pretty nice and kind people. They make you feel like a family member. I totally recommend going to the hostel Alegría and PV is a beautiful place to visit!!

4 months ago


Ines replied

Gracias Ramiro, tu aporte fue sin duda una gran ayuda y cuando esté listo todo te enviaré fotos.

Me dio mucho gusto conocerte y aprender de lo que sabes a través del viaje.

Vive y sigue disfrutando de la vida y mateando.

Aprenderé de eso!
Nuestras puertas están abiertas para ti!

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Response Time
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