Cozy homestay in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Expand your social consciousness: 2 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host
Connect with the locals: 2 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 10 days

Stay up to: 20 days

The Experience

For 20 years I ran a guesthouse where I welcomed travelers and helpers from around the world. However, I have now moved to a small house in a quiet neighborhood. I would be happy to provide you a private room and breakfast in exchange for some of your time and help. Additionally, I can offer you insider tips and tricks to explore the city beyond what tourist brochures may suggest.

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Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Fluent English
Between 22 and 55 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Argentina

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

3.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

3.5

How this experience will transform you

2 Developing social awareness
2 Meeting locals
2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Meeting international travelers
1 Practicing Spanish

Itamar rony

Brazil

What a wonderful visit to Buenos Aires When I signed up for this volunteering, I was a little worried, but I was very positively surprised Mr. Juan, he welcomed me very well, he is an incredible and very intelligent person, he paid attention at all times, with breakfast, lunch, note: a very good cook! He made maps and routes of the city so I could explore it. His house is very clean and comfortable He was a great host and great company Thank you very much 🙏🏼 God blesses!!!

about 2 months ago

Ricardo

Puerto Rico

I appreciate all of the knowledge and local history taught to me by the host. It's a great place to stay if you are interested in learning about the local area. The tasks and jobs were varied and the host was flexible with times and availability. The area felt safe and the host helps a lot with local transportation and is knowledgeable about places to visit in Argentina.

about 2 months ago

Juan Carlos replied

Hola Ricardo. It has been a pleasure to receive respectful and open-minded people like you, with whom it is possible to share talks on all kinds of topics (especially after a bad experience with my 1st guest on this site). I will not lack the opportunity to visit your beautiful caribbean insular country.

Anush

Canada

I regret to report a highly unpleasant experience during my stay with Juan. From the onset of our communication, Juan exhibited controlling, manipulative, and unpredictable behavior, starting with his mix-up in my arrival date where he yelled, blamed me and later apologized, utilizing gaslighting tactics. While my volunteering contributions were acknowledged positively, Juan's temperamental behaviour and emotional instability over minor incidents towards me as a guest were concerning. Many power dynamics were at play, allowing him allowing him to exploit his role and abuse power.Dont recommend

3 months ago

Juan Carlos replied

A person who goes out partying the 1st night and comes back drunk at 4 am, making all kinds of noises as he was alone in the house, does not deserve the slightest credibility. In many years hosting foreigners I have never seen anyone try to take control of my house. So I had to ask him to leave on day 3... and he still refused to leave! Incredible.

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