Enjoy the pura vida experience helping in a surf house

High demand host: This host has received 7 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with international travelers: 14 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 10 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

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: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 5 weeks

The Experience

We are in need of dedicated volunteers to help us maintain cleanliness and hygiene in our facilities. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that our spaces are welcoming and comfortable for everyone who walks through our doors.

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Requirements

Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
Between 20 and 30 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 3. Good health and well-being

Carla

Mexico

Home away from home! 🌸💖 Big thanks to Tuti and Mati for making me feel like part of the family. The hostel has such a relaxed, cozy vibe, and you can really make the experience your own. The work is straightforward and easy to pick up, leaving plenty of time to enjoy surfing, the beach, nightlife, or just chill. The hosts, manager, and staff are incredibly kind and fun—prepare for lots of laughs and endless card games.

about 1 month ago

Emma

France

Great time at the guest house ! 🩷 The team was good and the owners are really sweet. Tamarindo is a good place to be for a bit, even if it's a bit expensive 😁

about 2 months ago

Bella

United States

Maria and mati never greeted me or said goodbye, they would often not be at their shifts so guests would come to us off shift with needs, and they provided almost no training then got frustrated when things were done wrong. The hostel has almost no security, I was robbed of 400 dollars and an expensive camera and they never even mentioned it to me. There were cockroaches, raccoons, and so many ants and spiders in/around the house because doors are left open all day. The water frequently stopped working, and the showers and toilets barely worked. It was nothing as promised.

about 2 months ago

Maria replied

Your comment clearly comes from a place of bad faith, but that’s part of opening our home to people from all over the world.
We’re sorry you didn’t enjoy the experience. Regarding the theft you mentioned, we’re truly sorry it happened, but it’s important to clarify that you left your key on top of your locker.
We’re confident that future volunteers will take into account the many other excellent reviews we’ve received, which reflect the real spirit of our place.
Pura vida Bella

Manu

Canada

Maria and Matias were amazing hosts, always trying make our experience the best it could be. The free surf lesson is a big plus, and they took us surfing again with them multiple times after that - you only had to rent a board. the guest house is a small surf hostel that was pretty chill during my stay in the green season, but I had a good time with the other volunteers. That being said, I really enjoyed my stay, so don't let that keep you from applying!

9 months ago

Laura

Germany

I really enjoyed my time at the guest house 😊 Mati and Maria are great hosts, the house is super cosy and I met lots of great people there. The work is easy and fun. I got a good introduction on my first day and a schedule with all my work hours. But if I wanted to switch something it wasn't a problem at all 😊 I also got the opportunity to learn how to surf and really enjoyed that I would definitely recommend the place :)

over 1 year ago

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