Come to our ranch in Guatemala and work with horses!

Estados Unidos

5

I had a great time at Finca. I ran some of the social media pages while there, but was also able to learn a lot about the horses through the other volunteers. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to other volunteers looking for a remote area and for anyone looking to practice their Spanish

9 meses atrás

Alemanha

5

I loved my stay at the finca, working with the horses was great, the crew was very welcoming. I would recommend bringing experience with horses, as they tend to be very wild, as well as spanish knowledge, as for me it was sometimes a little hard to understand everything and converse with some of the staff. Also note, that the finca is a little farther from Poptun, so being the only volunteer can get a little lonely at times. Else what, everything was great. The work was easy, the riding a lot of fun and the free use of the kitchen a great addition. Maria was a friendly and open minded host.

9 meses atrás

Holanda

5

The guest house became a home away from home for me. I met so many amazing people during this experience and had the best time with the horses. The staff is very nice and helpful (especially if you want to practice your Spanish). The work, both with the horses and the general maintenance, is very doable and you get a lot of freedom regarding your schedule. The accommodation was nice and had everything it needed. I learned so much about the Guatemalan culture and their people, which I will cherish forever. I would definitely recommend to volunteer here!

9 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

I had such an amazing time at the guest house, really felt like home away from away. The work with the horses is great and we were able to ride almost everyday. On days we didn't ride we pitched in with yard work or cleaning around the Finca. All the other volunteers were wonderful like minded travelers and we all became very close! Downtime after work or on your days off can be spent at the lagoon at the Finca, exploring the local town, or even going on an overnight trip to Flores/Tikal! Would absolutely recommend this experience and hope that I can return one day!

10 meses atrás

Holanda

5

I had an amazing time at the guest house! I loved working with the horses and being surrounded by nature. We were given a lot of freedom with the horses, so I would recommend applying only if you have experience with horseback riding. I made wonderful friendships and would love to come back someday!

10 meses atrás

Holanda

5

I had a really great time at the finca! The other volunteers and the people that work there are all really nice and fun to work with. Working with the horses was amazing, it never felt like work because it was so much fun to do. The work hours are good and on our free days we could plan fun trips to Flores and Tikal. It's a really beautiful and fun place and i definitely recommend volunteering here!

10 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

The guest house is an experience to remember for the rest of your life. Everything is just wonderful from the amazing views of the beautiful land to the magnificent culture that surrounds the area within. It's a very welcoming experience to be a volunteer at the Finca, they truly treat you like family even if you don't speak any Spanish 😂. The general maintenance work was hard to get around in the first days which is expected so you can figure out where everything is that you need to get the job done. You can learn a lot from the experiences here and i highly recommend it.

10 meses atrás

Itália

5

Volunteering at the guest house was truly life-changing for me. It was my first volunteer experience and I could not wish for better! I met lots of beautiful people, I've learn deeply about Guatemalan culture.. I'll miss so much that place! I truly recommend to volunteer once here, you won't regret it :)

10 meses atrás

Alemanha

1

Despite good reviews, my experience here was unsafe and disheartening. The horses were not “wild” but dangerously untrained and fearful. I was bucked off a 3-year-old mare, Estrella, without any warning of her behavior. Many horses kicked, bit, or panicked when touched, and my friend and I removed about 50 ticks each. They weren't brushed or had their hooves cleaned before rides. After no communication, schedule or warning the owner, who was absent all week then abruptly told us to leave, saying “life's not fair.” The place is unprofessional and neglectful—avoid volunteering here.

2 meses atrás

Alemanha

1

Despite good reviews, my experience here was unsafe and disheartening. The horses were not “wild” but dangerously untrained and fearful. I was bucked off a 3-year-old mare, Estrella, without any warning of her behavior. Many horses kicked, bit, or panicked when touched, and my volunteer mate and I removed about 90 ticks in total. They weren't brushed or had their hooves cleaned before rides. After no guidance, warning or communication the owner, who was absent all week, then abruptly told us to leave, saying “life's not fair.” The place is unprofessional and neglectful—avoid volunteering here.

2 meses atrás

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