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Description
We are a 100-acre tropical agri-tourism farm located in the foothills of the jungle northeast of Quepos with 5 horses, chickens, 3 dogs, and a cat. Most of the land is secondary and primary forest which we try to protect or improve (as regards the secondary forest). We are taking great care of our animals and try to involve our local community to understand and see how we treat our animals.
We are also working on an extended trail system, planting grass, trees, flowers etc. We already have 5km of trails through the jungle. Maintenance is hard work and we usually have local labor to perform that task.
Our horses can be ridden on the property or also outside on gravel roads, small trails, to rivers and beautiful viewpoints. The pool can be used by our volunteers as well, provided it is not used by our guests at the same time.
At the moment we are focusing on renting three houses to guests, providing them with meals and offering horseback-riding tours. We have a truly beautiful place and are highly rated by our customers. We strive for excellence of customer service and expect the same level of commitment from our volunteers. In return you get to enjoy a beautiful setting in a remote place, but close enough to enjoy a trip to the beach at times.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are committed to building up our local community through social involvment. Our strategy is that of sustainability and social responsibility. We welcome the opportunity to share this beautiful area and culture with you. You will interact closely with our local labor force.
Help
At the moment we need help for the tasks below:
1) Help with horseback-riding tours and training of horses
2) Welcoming guests and general help with tourists
We are a on a big property, so there are always things to be done. If you have any special interest or expertise just let us know!
Please note the following before applying:
- Clearly specify the time you would like to come (Dates)
- Provide information about your horseback riding experience
- Fluency in English is required, Spanish is a plus
- Minimum stay is 4 weeks, but can be extended if you wish and we have a spot available
- Sorry, but at the moment we can only accept female individual travellers (only one shared room available)
- We provide breakfast and dinner
We expect you to work from 6:00 till 11:30 including half an hour break for breakfast. We may change the schedule according to the needs of tourists.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have a room for volunteers with attached bathroom, max. 3 people in one room.
What else ...
We are in a remote location in the jungle, but only 25minutes by car from town or beautiful beaches. However, there is no public transport close to our farm. Next bus stop is about 7km away. Closest supermarket is about 4km away. Taxis are available on call.
If timing works out we provide pick-up in Quepos. Many volunteers take advantage of guests going to town or to the beaches.
Internet is available, but limited in terms of download volume. Usually sufficient for normal means of communication, checking webpages etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have do have space for a campervan or anyting similar
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I stay almost 1 month here and the time have truly fly. The place is wonderful, the horses, dogs and cats are the cutest. The work is perfect for someone who loves horses. And most of all I would like to say… read more
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I stay almost 1 month here and the time have truly fly. The place is wonderful, the horses, dogs and cats are the cutest. The work is perfect for someone who loves horses. And most of all I would like to say… read more
I was very impressed by how finely the horses were trained and I'll never forget riding into the deeper water with Schubert :)
Markus really loves all his animals and deeply cares for them.… read more
The work is pretty simple and easy. We got up at 6am and had to groom the 5 horses and… read more
The… read more
I enjoyed my work a lot (feeding, grooming and riding the horses, cleaning the stables, cooking etc.), the atmosphere is welcoming, calm and inviting and I was surrounded by most beautiful nature and very friendly people. The room I lived in was very clean, comfortable and bright. The food always… read more
