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Work exchange opportunities in Mexico

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Hostel Cancún, Mexico

Hostel Activities Coordinator Assistant

25h/week Tour Guide
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Cancún, Mexico

Cancún Rooftop & Park Yoga Instructor

18h/week Teaching Sports
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand

Hostel Costa Esmeralda, Mexico

Ven a vivir una experiencia diferente.

22h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Kitchen Hand Building & Repairing
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately
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Hostel Costa Esmeralda, Mexico

Volunteering in house in front of the sea -Mexico!

23h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • High demand
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel Mérida, Mexico

Traveler’s Oasis Boutique Hostel

25h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand Bartending
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Mérida, Mexico

Listo para esta nueva aventura?

25h/week Bartending Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Oaxaca, Mexico

Recepción y Experiencias Culturales

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Reception
From 3 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Mérida, Mexico

Join us in this New boutique hostel in town!

25h/week Administration Cleaning Reception Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • High demand

Hostel Oaxaca, Mexico

Ayúdanos a recibir a nuestros huéspedes y descubrir Oaxaca!

25h/week Party Promoter Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

vive una experiencia en san cristobal de las casas

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Hostel Cancún, Mexico

Come help us with cleaning in Cancun, Mexico

30h/week Building & Repairing Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping
At least 4 weeks Private Room
  • 5.0
  • Needs help immediately

Hostel San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Vive una experiencia en san cristobal de las casas, Mexico

25h/week Reception Night Shift Cleaning Housekeeping
From 4 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Puerto Escondido, Mexico

“Live by the sea, housekeeping, guest support & caring

32h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Housekeeping Cooking
From 4 to 8 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0

Camping Tulum, Mexico

Home Cooking & Cleaning

20h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
From 1 to 4 weeks Tent
  • 5.0

Hostel San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

vive una experiencia en Casa Chati hostal boutique

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

Guest House Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

🌴 Volunteer in Cabo San Lucas — Steps from the Beach! 🌊

30h/week Cleaning Administration Reception Gardening
At least 2 weeks Tent

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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