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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 international travelers: 9 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 7 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

21h

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.

Administration: Help with booking systems and payments.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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What you get

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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 Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 2 months

The Experience

Greeting guests, doing check ins and check outs, taking payments and deposits, making copies of ID, handling the booking systems, answering questions and needs, answering phone and emails, helping out the rest of the hostel team, keeping the office, reception and common areas clean.

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Requirements

Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
Between 18 and 70 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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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

9 Meeting international travelers
7 Practicing English
6 Get in touch with nature
6 Meeting locals
5 Practicing Spanish
5 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 1. No poverty
1 6. Clean water and sanitation
1 8. Decent work and economic growth
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 17. Partnerships for the goals

Staicy

France

It was our first experience with Worldpackers with my friend. We absolutely don't regret it. The hostel and its location are very good, really connected with nature. Lydia and Bryton are so kind but also the rest of the staff. We spent wonderful moments with them. The work is really easy and there are a lot of things to do in and around Puerto Viejo. We really recommend this place!

about 1 month ago

Lydia replied

Thank you so much!! We loved having both you and Elvie here. You are welcome back whenever! Enjoy the rest of the summer :-)

enrique

Chile

It was a really nice experience in the hostel, Lydia and Bryton are very kind people who care about you from the beginning until the last second. I was assigned to the cleaning group , where I had the pleasure of working with Kimari and Diego, beautiful people, always smiling, available, who help you a lot, it was a real pleasure to share time with them. It was also nice time spent with Edwin, the gardener, another very good person in the hostel, always sunny I highly recommend the experience in this hostel, plus Puerto Viejo is wonderful .

2 months ago

Lydia replied

Thank you so much, Enrique!! It was a pleasure having you here. The cleaning staff only has good things to say about you and your time here. Hope to see you again soon! Safe travels.

Gabriela

United States

The hostel was my first Worldpackers experience and I am so grateful that it was. Lydia is an awesome host who is kind, welcoming, and always there to help out with anything. The work is very laid back and you have 4 days off, leaving you with plenty of opportunity to explore the area. There are so many things to do so you'll never be bored. I had so much fun with the other volunteers and met some awesome people around the area. I would definitely recommend volunteering here!

3 months ago

Lydia replied

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Gabby! We loved having you here. :-) Thank you for bringing the good vibes and your awesome smile!

Corentin

France

I loved my stay at the hostel, such a good experience. The place is so pretty, very tropical, close to the beach and not that far from the city (you have a bike). You work 7h 3days/week so you have 4 days off which is perfect to discover this part of the country, and the work is really chill. Lydia (the host) is so kind and I felt like a real part of the team. I met so much people and Puerto Viejo is defently one of my favorite city in CR.

5 months ago

Lydia replied

That's so good to hear! We really appreciated your time here. Maybe visit again one day!

Mary

United States

I had a great time at the hostel!! Lydia and Brighton are lovely and the work was very fair :) and the beach is right across the street ;)

5 months ago

Lydia replied

Thanks Mary!! We appreciated our time with you. Good luck in your travels!

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