Hostel Huacachina, Peru

5.0
(19 reviews)19

Help cooking, cleaning and innovating at kitchen! 🥗

Top Host
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Connect with the locals
14 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with international travelers
11 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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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.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
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!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

helping the main cheff during the shift. learning how to cook some dishes: our cheff is innovating with new cooking ideas (peruvian food options, vegetarian option and more) cleaning the kitchen and utensils. help our cheff to make everything more easy and Delicious we are looking for some one who is willing to contribute with new cooking ideas. if you have experience at kitchen is an extra point and help.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
  • Over 18 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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19 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Meeting locals
  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 11 Immersing in the local culture
  • 10 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Practicing English
  • 6 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 13. Climate action
  • 2 15. Life on land
Leah

Ireland

5

Me and my friend had such a great time in the hostel I would recommend this to anyone! Everyone in the hostel was so nice and welcoming, it definitely felt like a family. The work was super easy, the food and location was great and there was always plenty of activities going on so we never got bored. We also really enjoyed the free desert buggy and sandboarding. I would definitely come back, 10/10 experience :)

3 months ago

Johnatan

Germany

5

I really, really enjoyed my stay. I met so many amazing new people and had the chance to take on a wide variety of new tasks. Nina and Charell are incredibly kind and caring people, and I truly enjoyed spending time with them. I can wholeheartedly recommend this volunteering experience to anyone. My tasks were very diverse, so every day was different and there was always something new to do. The working hours were great, and the accommodation was comfortable and welcoming. Overall, it felt like being part of a small family, which made the whole experience even more special.

4 months ago

Ilgiz

Russia

5

I had a really good experience here. Nina was friendly, relaxed, and easy to communicate with. The work was fair and not too demanding, mainly cleaning common areas and guest rooms. The hostel had a nice social atmosphere, comfortable rooms and beds, and the kitchen had everything needed for cooking. The free buggy and museum tours were also a great bonus. I would definitely recommend this place to other volunteers.

6 months ago

Hristina

Bulgaria

3

The volunteering was okay, some days we did nothing and other days we did everything. Honestly, I would prefer a more stable workload in general. There are a lot of mosquitos and I was bitten in my eyes twice, this made them swell up a lot and it was pretty painful, something to have in mind if you have sensitive skin. The host is sometimes difficult to communicate with and we had some misunderstanding. But on two occasions, he was outright mean to me and made me feel unwelcome. This almost forced me to leave a week early. But, we agreed that I would leave 2 days earlier instead.

8 months ago


Shambala replied

Hi Hristina,
​Honestly, we are surprised by your words, as we personally asked you several times if everything was ok and even offered you a free future stay. We regret this wasn't discussed in person.
​Our program (5 days on/2 off) is based on a task list and provides flexibility to organize your own hours. We see now that you preferred more rigid structure and had a different vision; we will take this into account. We apologize that the repellent ran out; we'll take care of it. All the best.

Valeria

Peru

5

If I could describe my experience in one word about volunteering at the hostel, this would be AMAZING. Charelle and Nina are so welcoming since the first day you arrive to the hostel, they made me feel I am part of the family. They need help now with some duties such as painting, cleaning and others, so the hostel can be ready for the opening. The food is delicious and I could literally relax during my time in Huacachina. The place is simply PERFECT, a beautiful Oasis 10 minutes walking from the hostel, clubs and local restaurants close. Thanks guys, I recommend this 100%

over 1 year ago

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