Come to the jungle and cook delicious vegan/vegetarian meals :)

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Connect with nature: 74 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 63 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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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.

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.

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for volunteers who can prepare our family style dinner 4 times a week for our staff and guests. The hotel is 100% vegetarian, most of the times we cook vegan. You will have a kitchen hand who works with you, but you are in charge of the cooking and the daily menu. You will be off three times a week and will have enough time to explore the jungle, swim and tube in the river and enjoy the surrounding nature.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish
Over 24 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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90 Reviews

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Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

74 Get in touch with nature
63 Meeting international travelers
61 Meeting locals
42 Practicing Spanish
36 Immersing in the local culture
21 Practicing English

Mika

Israel

Loved my stay at the lodge so much, and chose to extend for a few extra days to explore the beautiful river. Work and schedule is very fair, even on shift scheduled days you have enough time to do your own thing. Would definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys a slower pace of life in an abundance of nature. My one note would be to go into the experience in a conscious and mindful awareness of gentrification concepts that you might be exposed to due to the hotel being located in a remote and traditional Mayan community. Miss my the lodge family dearly, hope to be back soon!

20 days ago

Harel

United States

I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to volunteer at the lodge. The surrounding area is beautiful. Pia and the managers are all very sweet and help to make the stay a great time. Dany showed us around the area to the cool spots (if he says wear shoes, listen). I would gladly return to the lodge in a heartbeat. I will cherish my time there forever 🫶🏼

20 days ago

Susana

Spain

Gorgeous, gorgeous place filled with equally gorgeous, kind-hearted people. The work was more than fair, and there was always enough time to wander, soak in the surrounding nature and reconnect with myself. Being enshrouded by the rivers, mountains, the sound of birds and crickets, and the many dogs made every day feel magical. The food was incredible—just as incredible as the kitchen staff who prepared it. And Pia is such a caring soul, such a fun person to work with. I'd happily come back here any time.

3 months ago

Jacqueline

United States

My experience at the lodge has been nothing short of transformative, nourishing, inspiring and rewarding. I immediately felt welcomed by the volunteers, community, and the family. the lodge grew to feel like home for me– I am so grateful for the deep immersion in mother nature, access to the river, and many local places to explore. the lodge has a unique essence that allows deeper connection to not only others, but to yourself. The work/life balance is one of the best I have ever experienced as a volunteer– the hours are fair, work is intentional, and rest is honored. Thank you the lodge🤍✨🌿

3 months ago

hannah

United States

My stay at the lodge was nothing short of magical! I felt so welcomed immediately and the tasks were laid out clearly. As a volunteer I had plenty of free time to explore the area, swim in the river, and I even took local Spanish classes at the hotel (thanks Josúe!) and was able to practice and improve my Spanish a lot. It honestly felt like I had my little jungle family on this stay. Pia was a great host and always made the time a fun one! The trade is very fair and I always felt so cared for during my stay. This was my first Worldpackers experience and it was such an incredible time for me!

4 months ago

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