Volunteer in Colombia – Help at an eco-hotel in Capurganá, Chocó
In the tropical town of Capurganá, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast near the Panama border, the eco-hotel Cabañas Luna Escondida is looking for volunteers to join their team and support the daily operations of a cosy, nature-surrounded hotel.
The opportunity was first shared in our Volunteer & Hospitality Exchange Facebook group and offers a great chance for those who enjoy hospitality work, teamwork, and slow island life.
Volunteers help around 5 hours per day, with tasks rotating depending on the number of guests. Activities include assisting in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner, cleaning, and hotel maintenance. In exchange, volunteers receive free accommodation in a shared dorm with access to a kitchen and bathroom, plus 300,000 COP per month (about €70) to cover food expenses.
Volunteers also have access to the hotel facilities, including the swimming pool, and one day off per week, agreed upon with the team. The minimum stay is 15 days, and good communication and adaptability are appreciated.
If you’re looking for an authentic experience in a remote part of Colombia, surrounded by palm trees, iguanas, and friendly people—this might be your next destination.
- 📍 Location: Capurganá, Chocó, Colombia
- 📅 Minimum stay: 15 days
- 🏠 Accommodation: Shared dorm (bathroom and kitchen included)
- 💰 Compensation: 300,000 COP/month for food
📲 To apply: Message via WhatsApp at +57 3105422454
💡 Note: This is an informal cultural exchange. Please make sure you enter Colombia under the correct travel conditions – hosts cannot provide visas.
Original message (translated from Spanish):
At Cabañas Luna Escondida, we offer shared dorm accommodation with a bathroom and kitchen, plus 300,000 COP per month to help with food costs. We ask for tasks equivalent to 5 hours a day, on a rotating schedule depending on the number of guests.
Main tasks include working in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner, cleaning, and maintaining the hotel. We are looking for people who enjoy all aspects of hotel work. In exchange, you can enjoy the hotel and swimming pool during your free time. Volunteers work about five hours per day and get one day off per week (scheduled according to what works best for the team and the guests).
We communicate openly and work as a team. The minimum commitment is 15 days of volunteering.
Volunteer in Colombia – Hospitality Exchange at an Eco-Hotel in Capurganá
🔍 A note to our readers:
Voluntouring.org shares opportunities that promote cultural exchange, community living, and mutual learning. However, not all volunteer positions are created equal. As a prospective volunteer, we encourage you to assess each offer critically. Ask yourself: Is this an exchange, or am I replacing paid labour?
Make sure the tasks align with the spirit of volunteering — meaningful, respectful, and not exploitative. Ask questions, clarify expectations, and remember that you have the right to a fair and enriching experience.
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