Guest House San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala

5.0
(35 reviews)35

Come help run our guest house near Lake Atitlán!

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 the locals
34 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
29 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, 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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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!
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

It will be a pleasure to welcome you to our unique guest house in San Lucas Tolimán. Help us with all aspects of the work, including receiving & hosting guests, help with social media & marketing, pet care, gardening, tasks around the house. We prefer volunteers who speak intermediate English and Spanish who can work 4 to 6 weeks. We like to work with the special individual gifts and passions that each volunteer offers <3.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish
  • Between 21 and 74 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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35 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 34 Meeting locals
  • 29 Immersing in the local culture
  • 28 Meeting international travelers
  • 22 Get in touch with nature
  • 17 Practicing Spanish
  • 17 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 15 15. Life on land
  • 12 5. Gender equality
  • 2 14. Life below water
Zoey

United States

5

I really enjoyed my stay at the guest house! The host was away during my visit, so unfortunately we didn't meet in person, but he was always friendly and helpful through WhatsApp. I originally came to help with social media, but other volunteers were already working on it, so we easily worked something out and I helped with reception instead. The property is lovely, the cats are very friendly, and the atmosphere is peaceful and relaxed. I especially loved staying in San Lucas Tolimán and experiencing a quieter, more authentic side of Lake Atitlán. I'm grateful for my time here!

20 days ago

Jéssica

Brazil

5

We had a great experience at the guest house. The house is beautiful and full of personality. San Lucas Toliman is one of the true local towns around the lake and we felt immersed in the Guatemalan culture straight away. We had the chance to meet Andrés and he's a very welcoming and friendly soul. I really recommend it :)

7 months ago

Jana

Austria

5

I had a wonderful time at the guest house. The town is not very touristy, which makes it perfect for an authentic local experience. While it may not be the right place for those who are looking for a nightlife and international restaurants. The host and the other volunteers became like a second family to me. I had a private room, which I really appreciated. The host generously covered all the grocery costs and we prepared our own meals. I'm very grateful for this experience and would highly recommend it to open-minded travellers looking for genuine cultural immersion.

8 months ago

Nicolas

Argentina

5

Volunteering at the guest house is really, really good and enjoyable! You feel like home! The host is extremely friendly and welcoming and the house is really calm and beautiful. Related to meals, there is a food box and you prepare your own food. Work is really chilling and the host is open to receive proposals of different tasks. San Lucas is a special town, authentic and with less tourists than other towns around the lake. I highly recommend volunteering here! In a while you get engaged with the place!

9 months ago

Georges

Slovenia

5

I liked • family atmophere with owners, volunteers, guests; a meal together every day is 👍🏼😃 • cleaning/bed done very well by other employee • exciting tasks for me: gardening (I ♥️), organizing spaces, welcoming guests, creative arts/painting (done by others, not me), improving house & common spaces • kitchen very well equipped • for me it's a luxury hostel, comfortable beds, big rooms, clean & big bathrooms (hot water); super quiet (during the night) • relaxed village, few tourist, friendly locals • trails to volcanos or miradors • local markets 3x/week, around the corner I ❤️ it

9 months ago

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Hosted by Andrés

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
Response Rate
This host usually answers to 70% of the messages
Response Time
This host usually writes back in 2 days

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