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The Yak Lake House
The Yak Lake House is located right on the beautiful lagoon of Bacalar! Our volunteers receive special prices in the hostel bar, free tours, and a chance to spend some time in paradise!
Our international staff makes the hostel a fun and interesting place to work! Each staff member brings new energy and ideas, invaluable to the amazing atmosphere we strive to create for staff and guests alike!
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About the experience in: Bacalar, Mexico
Mexico
I've done a couple volunteerings now and I can say that The Yak is the best hostel I've ever been. Doing your "work" is fun, as its just the daily activities. Bacalar is a beautiful place, my favorite in Mexico, as a Mexican. There is nothing like Bacalar's lagoon, is like therapy to swim in it or in the cenotes around the lagoon. The only bad thing about the volunteering is the staff house, which is dirty most of time. I spent months here, and the staff started being like a second family for me, it was sad to leave. I also met many travelers and improved my english. I had so much fun:)
2 months ago
About the experience in: Bacalar, Mexico
United States
Volunteering at The Yak Lake House Hostel had friendly volunteers and lagoon access, but that’s about it. Manager Toti constantly surveilled us, and living conditions were poor—bed bugs, roaches, moldy mattresses, no secure storage, and volunteers had to eat in a separate kitchen away from guests. Activities were fun but strictly timed. Overall, it’s not worth volunteering here
2 months ago
About the experience in: Bacalar, Mexico
Argentina
El yak solo te trae gratitud y sonrisas, si te avientas a ésta oportunidad, se muy consciente de que tú energía y tú simpatía es vital para desarrollar tu voluntariado de la mejor forma, gracias.
2 months ago
About the experience in: Bacalar, Mexico
Mexico
Yak fue toda una aventura , excelente lugar para desconectar y aprender muchas cosas de ti y de los demás , el equipo y el staff son personas increíbles con un corazón enorme , no solamente fue un viaje por personas , fue una experiencias con compañeros que ahora puedo llamar familia .
4 months ago
About the experience in: Bacalar, Mexico
Brazil
Amazing experience. The month i have spended there passed so fast. It was my first volunteering and this experience made me want to do it again and again. Bacalar is also an amazing place. There isn’t another lagoon in the world like that. Super recommend it.
4 months ago