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Los Amigos Hostel
First a little bit about Flores Island! The picturesque island of Flores is the capital city of the most northern department of Guatemala:the jungly Petén.
The colonial island is located in the beautiful Lake Petén Itza.For many tourists, the main reason to visit Flores is its proximity to Tikal, the most famous Mayan ruins in Guatemala, which are just a one hour drive away.
Nowadays Flores is a true backpacker hotspot. How could it not be? A lake that’s always the perfect temperature, lush jungle all around and the most beautiful sunsets ever.
All in all, Flores is definitely one of the most tranquilo and safe places in Guatemala
We are very proud of our diverse team, made up of young and older people, all of them 100% local. The Los Amigos staff counts approximate 50 beautiful souls that you will be working closely with. Talking about a full cultural immersion! We are a very friendly family ! the jokes and nick names will not miss it ! you will invite to joing to parties and visit to different places around and for sure you will improve your spanish, You will be one of us !
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About the experience in: Flores, Guatemala
Germany
I had an amazing time at los amigos teaching yoga in a little paradise. Working hours and tasks are definitely doable but most importantly most of the staff is amazing! They made me feel like family real quick.
There is loads of time to explore Flores and the area around which was great.
Breakfast was amazing 🫘 but dinner could be improved.
Diego will make sure you feel comfortable and welcome at all times. Can’t wait to be back one day! ✨
17 days ago
About the experience in: Flores, Guatemala
Mexico
I had an incredible time at Los amigos; the people I’ve meet during my staying was lovely and u can really live the flores experience in an immersive way !!
Big shoutout to Diego who made the staying experience an incredible adventure, always with great energy and new plans for the volunteers !!
Most of the staff is very lovely and they make u feel at home since day 1!
In the other side I wouldn’t recommend u the bartender position if u are not in to going late to bed or partying in general; weekends can be pretty tough but the staff is always friendly and flexible to hear u and help !
25 days ago
About the experience in: Flores, Guatemala
Argentina
This was my first volunteering experience, and it was amazing! I really enjoyed my time in Flores and the activities the Hostel organized.
Working hours were respected and tasks were easy.
As a vegetarian, i think meals should improve but most of the time they were okey and the manager was receptive when i discussed it with him.
I highly recommend volunteering in Los Amigos.
4 months ago
About the experience in: Flores, Guatemala
Argentina
A really great volunteering!!
Diego and Ricardo’s positions are substantial. There was true care, kindness and awareness with volunteers.
Everything happened as pre-agreed and even better! We received some invitations from the Hostel to do some nice activities!
Working hours and tasks are fine and respected.
It’s really important to create a good environment among volunteers cause you coexist and co-work all together.
Breakfasts are great while dinners can improve a bit.
I would highly recommend it!!!
4 months ago
About the experience in: Flores, Guatemala
Lithuania
honestly, i dont even know where to begin with this😅 before coming to flores I thought I would pretty much have a chill month on a small island, but boy was i wrong (in a good way)! diego, the host, made sure we explored as much of surrounding area as possible, which I really appreciate. the owners were super sweet too, treating their volunteers and workers like a family! and everyone else? wow, I felt like I literally made a second family here. I cannot even begin describing how fast this month has passed and I would so love to relive this experience once more!
5 months ago