Hostel Arequipa, Peru

5.0
(5 reviews)5

An adventure with purpose: simple tasks, big learnings❤

Immerse yourself in the local culture
4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with international travelers
3 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

22h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
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.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
WP Safeguard
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
1 month

The Experience

🏡 Welcome to Arequipa! We are a local team that runs soulful hosting spaces in the beautiful city of Arequipa. More than a hostel, we want to create an authentic exchange experience, personal growth, and community work. Here we value good energy, mutual respect, and the desire to contribute consciously. We are looking for mindful, responsible travelers who want to collaborate on simple but essential tasks.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Fluent French
  • Between 20 and 50 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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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 1 Get in touch with nature
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Practicing Spanish
Chris

United States

4

Overall I had an decent experience at the hostel. Chío and Liz the receptionist were always in a good mood when I saw them. Most communication with the host was done via WhatsApp right before the shift started. There was no daily cleaning schedule except the bathrooms and kitchen so most things that needed to be cleaned needed to be deep cleaned. There were very few guests during my time there. Breakfast was some bread, a boiled egg and a banana. I would say this experience would vary greatly depending on time of year and number of volunteers. Nice location if you are in Arequipa.

4 months ago

Carmen

Spain

5

The hostel is an amazing place! Since the first moment Chío and Liz made us feel at home, they welcomed us with a lot of affection, sharing breakfasts and dinners, conversations, music... The tasks are very simple; cleaning, preparing rooms, help with breakfasts and some small things. The schedules are clear and flexible and they leave you time to get to know the city. Also the hostel is very nice and is located in a beautiful, quiet area near the center. Without a doubt, it has been one of the best volunteering experiences we have lived. Thank you, girls!

6 months ago

Borja

Spain

5

Our experience at the hostel was very complete and full of good moments. Chio and Liz are wonderful people, incredibly close, with whom we really enjoyed living and sharing. The atmosphere is warm and cheerful, the hostel is very beautiful and the rooms comfortable. The tasks are easy and well organized, and thanks to the schedules we were able to enjoy our free time a lot. The location is perfect for exploring Arequipa. We left with lovely memories, laughter, and moments shared with travelers and locals. We are very grateful!

6 months ago

Morgane

France

5

The hostel is great, with beautiful common and outdoor spaces and a wonderful team! Chio is a real ray of sunshine, cheerful and energetic, it's a pleasure to work with her. Liz is also super kind, gentle and patient! We share meals together; Chio taught me how to make ceviche and wonderful pancakes. The tasks are very well explained at the start of the stay, everything is very clear, and the workload is really reasonable, in line with what is indicated (perhaps a little less depending on the crowd). I really recommend it, it was wonderful ❤️ you'll miss me 🫶

6 months ago

rodrigo

Chile

5

Really a very pleasant experience. Thanks to Roscio the owner and Liz the receptionist I could get to know the city and feel like a true Arequipeño. I received a lot of affection and support and in exchange I was able to create content for social media in addition to helping with the hostel's guests. Beautiful place and lovely people ❤️

7 months ago

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Hosted by Marula

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