Help at Hostel El Cafecito in Cuenca, Ecuador

Hostel El Cafecito is a flashpackers hostel with a rooftop bar and café in the historic centre of Cuenca, Ecuador. The restaurant focuses on healthy options, including vegan and vegetarian dishes.

We are continually improving and refreshing the space, so we are interested in volunteers with practical skills who can help us maintain and develop the hostel and café areas.

 What kind of help is needed?

We are especially interested in volunteers with experience in construction, remodelling, carpentry or basic electricity for small projects and ongoing maintenance. We also welcome people with skills in design, decoration or marketing for a small business.

If you possess any of these skills or have questions, please feel free to contact us. Stays are usually a minimum of two weeks to one month, depending on availability and needs.

Volunteer exchange at Hostel El Cafecito

In exchange for your help, you receive free accommodation and one home-cooked meal a day in our hostel across the street. The rest of your meals and personal expenses are at your own cost.

El Cafecito is known as a social flashpackers hostel with a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the city and surrounding mountains. Please feel free to look us up on any accommodation website to check out recent reviews.

Additional info

We are a bar and hostel with a long tradition of sharing. The rustic ambience provides an ideal setting for both locals and international guests to exchange their experiences.

We offer Wi Fi, hot water, luggage storage, international book exchange and drink specials for hostel guests. Our TourDesk staff help guests share information and find events, tours and activities in and around Cuenca.

We also run a project called Travel Talks, which shares stories and travel tips online so people can connect with our community from anywhere. We invite you to join us. Are you up for the adventure?

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