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Work exchange opportunities in Mexico

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Hostel La Paz, Mexico

Help us with reception and be part of our team

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 6 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Marketing help for our hostel. Web, social media, photos

25h/week Content Writer Photography Social Media
From 1 to 2 weeks Team Dorm
  • 5.0

Hostel Mérida, Mexico

Bring your Creativity to our walls in Merida

28h/week Arts Painting & Decorating
From 3 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
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Hostel Mérida, Mexico

Be our volunteer in the front desk

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 4 to 10 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hotel Mor, Mexico

Ayúdanos a darle vida a nuestro proyecto cerca a la CDMX :)

24h/week Cleaning Gardening
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 1 meal

Homestay Bahias de huatulco, Mexico

Necesitamos de ayuda en nuestra redes sociales

32h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Necesitamos ayuda con las redes sociales en México

20h/week Content Writer Video Making Photography Social Media
From 1 to 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Querétaro, Mexico

Live in real Mexico and leave with many new friends.

22h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Ayúdanos con la recepción de nuestro Mesón

32h/week Night Shift Cleaning Administration Reception
From 30 days to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel La Paz, Mexico

Help us with Reception and enjoy Baja California!

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 30 days Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hostel Bacalar, Mexico

Help us with our social activities =)

30h/week Arts Music Tour Guide Party Promoter
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Homestay Puebla, Mexico

Aprende Cocina Mexicana y Poblana en Nuestro Restaurante

25h/week Kitchen Hand Cooking
At least 15 days Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Other San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Ayúdanos atendiendo y organizando eventos para nuestro jardín bar

30h/week Night Shift Party Promoter Reception Bartending
From 3 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5
  • Top Host

Camping El Trampuchete, Mexico

Help us take care of the customers in our glampin in Mexico

32h/week Bartending Administration Housekeeping Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Private Room 2 meals
  • 4.0

Hostel San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Ayuda en Hostal cerca de Area Natural en San Cristobal

25h/week Gardening Cleaning Housekeeping Reception
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Inn San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Darle vida y cariño a nuestro hogar, posada familiar en San Cris

20h/week Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 4 weeks Tent 1 meal
  • 5.0

What to see when you travel to Mexico for a work exchange?

While doing work exchange in Mexico you can get to know the history of the country, which is home to many world famous artists such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Culture and history are all over the place in Mexico City. Outside the city, you can explore the Teotihuacan archaeological complex, and also Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun, the latter two with panoramic views. Artifacts of the Aztec culture can be seen at the Museum of Teotihuacan.

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Is it worth is to do work exchange in Mexico?

It is definitely worth it if you want to discover more about the world. A work exchange experience in Mexico is definitely a good place to start. Centro Historico, or historical center is the heart of Mexico city and heart of the country. You will be able to see historic landmarks dating from as far back as the Aztec era. At Zócalo plaza you will see tourists and backpackers from all over the world, that come to see art and iconic buildings like Palacio de Bellas Artes. The city offers plenty of museums like Templo Mayor and Soumaya Museum. A trip to see Xochimilco canals is also an interesting option to get to know the popular attractions of Mexico. 

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How to use Worldpackers to do work exchange in Mexico?

You can find great places to travel in exchange for volunteer work in Mexico. At Worldpackers you will find hosts who are willing to exchange accommodation in hostels for a few hours of help a day. In a work exchange program in Mexico you can work as a bartender, cleaner, touristic guide, gardener and much more. You can be able to visit places like Puerto Vallarta or Cancun spending much less than the average traveler. Check the opportunities to volunteer in Mexico in our hostlist. To schedule a trip, become a member of the Worldpackers community.

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

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