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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
11 Apr 2024
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Description
Hello everybody,
My name is Roberth and I live in Quepos in the Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica. Quepos is a beautiful town very close to the well known Manuel Antonio National Park.
I have been a Doctor for 25 years and I am currently the director of the local Hospital here in Quepos. I usually work Monday to Friday so for a lot of the week you will have the house to yourself.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Practice your Spanish and get to know the beautiful local area.
Manuel Antonio National Park is just a short bus ride from my home and is the most well known national park in all of Central America. You can see all three of the different monkeys found in Costa Rica - Howler, Capuchin and Squirrel monkeys. It is also common to see raccoons, sloths and many amazing birds.
Also close by is Rio Savegre which has many beautiful waterfalls and is also well known as the cleanest river in Central America.
Marino Ballena National Park is also just 45 minutes from Quepos and is well know for its 'whale tail' formation at low tide.
Help
I am not really looking for anybody to work for me particularly. I am on Workaway because I like to host people in my home and have a chance to practice my English daily. If you are wanting the chance to practice your Spanish this could be the perfect option for you.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Estoy interesado en practicar inglés y en enseñar español
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom with a double bed and you will also have your own bathroom. I have wifi, a big tv, air conditioning, plenty of fans and nice open living areas.
In terms of food you will have access to my kitchen to cook your own food should you have special dietary requirements and sometimes it will be nice to eat together.
Every Friday night and Saturday morning there is a market in Quepos to buy delicious fruit and vegetables for very cheap.
What else ...
As mentioned above there are many beautiful places close by. Buses are very easy as there is a bus stop right outside my house.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Si trabaja desde su computadora , puedes hacerlo acá
Space for parking camper vans
No hay problema
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Minimal helping hours (max 25 hours a week)
Feedback (5)
I didn't know what to expect at Roberths place, neither was there a hostel, nor farming or gardening work. But I thought I want to get to him mainly for cultural exchange and I did not get disappointed!
I've spent a while in Costa Rica and I owe some of my best experiences to Roberth. His kindness and hospitality were superb, he… read more
First of all, the location is amazing. With a bus or collectivo you are within range of all the best spots in Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The house and the bedroom itself are very modern and… read more
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I didn't know what to expect at Roberths place, neither was there a hostel, nor farming or gardening work. But I thought I want to get to him mainly for cultural exchange and I did not get disappointed!
I've spent a while in Costa Rica and I owe some of my best experiences to Roberth. His kindness and hospitality were superb, he… read more
First of all, the location is amazing. With a bus or collectivo you are within range of all the best spots in Quepos and Manuel Antonio. The house and the bedroom itself are very modern and… read more
This was my first work away experience,
and I am left speechless, this kind gentle man, was not only the most kindness, real, gentle heart and soul I have ever met, but was also a big help not only to me but also my partner.
during my stay with Robert I had the privilege of getting to know him and built a wonderful friend ship in… read more
I stayed with him in lovely Quepos for three and a half weeks and can't thank him enough. Robert is unbelievably kind and welcomed me into his home with open arms. On the first day when he met me at the bus station he was already referring to his house as… read more
