Come help us and enjoy Arequipa!

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.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 17 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with international travelers: 14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

30h

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.

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.

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, 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.

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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: 7 days

The Experience

Our hostel is a very traditional lodging in Arequipa, a mansion in the center of the city with colonial roots that offers services to national and foreign tourists of lodging, laundry and tourism in the city. We give our best human attention to our clients so that they feel at home. It is a cozy place to share and feel free to enjoy and communicate. We are always looking for improvements to help us please and serve our guests better.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Between 18 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

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30 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

17 Immersing in the local culture
14 Meeting international travelers
14 Meeting locals
12 Practicing Spanish
6 Practicing English
2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 8. Decent work and economic growth
1 3. Good health and well-being

Gemma

Australia

Working at the hostel with Maximo was a great first Worldpackers experience :) the tasks set were fair and doable and he respected the hours agreed to work. Every day he brings a different lunch to try which is great ! His English is great and he really wants the experience to be mutually beneficial for both parties. It was great to meet people staying at the hostel and working with other volunteers, and I would recommend Maximo's opportunity to others

4 months ago

Violet

United States

It's easy to tell that Maximo truly cares about the volunteers who come and stay at his hostel. He provides everything agreed upon in the profile, and the work is quite simple and doable. The Hostel is in a great location, very near lots of shops and not far at all from the main Plaza of Arequipa. For breakfast and dinner there is food in the kitchen that you can help yourself to, and for lunch Maximo goes out and brings back a new dish everyday. A great way to try the local foods, all the lunches I had were delicious!!

7 months ago

Maximo replied

I can only say infinite thanks to you 🙏

Nerea

Spain

Max is one of the best hosts I've ever had in WorldPackers. He made great efforts to make me feel at home, really cared about introducing me to the local cuisine and ensured I enjoyed everything Arequipa had to offer. He's a great communicator, tasks are easy and expectations are always set and met. I can't recommend it enough ☺️

8 months ago

Erin

United States

I had a lovely time in Arequipa! I really enjoyed spending time with the other volunteers with me. I would definitely recommend having a solid foundation in Spanish, and it really was a good learning experience as well. Maximo is very accommodating and willing to help if you ask. I met so many great people!!

8 months ago

Maren

Germany

I enjoyed volunteering at the hostel! Max is a very kind and helpful host. During my stay I helped with the laundry and a little bit with the reception. Max showed me around in Arequipa to try delicious food and to visit some viewpoints. I definitely recommend volunteering if you want to practice your Spanish.

9 months ago

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