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Hostel Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Hostel in Puerto Vallarta downtown and very close to the beach!!

30h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Cleaning Housekeeping
From 3 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Other Puerto Morelos, Mexico

🌱 Voluntario para Proyecto Ecológico y Construcción Sostenible en México 🛠️🌿

20h/week Farming Arts Building & Repairing Gardening
From 3 to 10 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Other Puerto Morelos, Mexico

Social media, vidéo, photo, marketing

15h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta Hostel. Handy man or Handy lady for help.

25h/week Pet Sitting Cleaning Building & Repairing
From 4 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

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
  • Higher approval

Hostel Xalapa, Mexico

Bring artistic vision unique cultural stay!

20h/week Video Making Social Media Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Xicotepec, Mexico

Come give the hostel a new look =)

20h/week Video Making Photography Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Guest House Puebla, Mexico

Help us with social media task

15h/week Photography Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Guadalajara, Mexico

Forma parte de nuestro equipo y disfruta Guadalajara!

25h/week Photography Party Promoter Social Media
At least 1 week Shared Dorm
  • 4.5

Guest House Puebla, Mexico

Be our new roomate and help in Romantic Dinners

15h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Bartending Kitchen Hand
At least 3 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hospitality Chacahua, Mexico

Ven a ser voluntario en la isla mágica de Chacahua!

30h/week Cooking Kitchen Hand
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 2 meals
  • Higher approval

Guest House Puebla, Mexico

do you play an instrument, sing and simply love music?

10h/week Painting & Decorating Music
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Xicotepec, Mexico

anime artist /muralist

30h/week Arts
From 10 days to 8 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Xicotepec, Mexico

We're looking for help in our hostel near to Puebla, are you the one?

20h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
From 5 days to 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Puebla, Mexico

Te invitamos a formar parte de nuestro equipo :)

25h/week Housekeeping Party Promoter Bartending Cleaning
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Hostel Puebla, Mexico

Ven a nuestro hostel y explora Puebla, Mexico!

25h/week Painting & Decorating Cleaning Housekeeping Teaching Languages
At least 1 week Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

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!

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