Permaculture and house-sitting in Puerto-Jimenez, Costa Rica

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  Beschreibung

  Hi! We are Elyse and Minor, a friendly international couple raising our two young children on a small permaculture homestead in the heart of Costa Rica’s magical Osa Peninsula.We live on a 6,000 m² (1.5 acre) property just outside Puerto Jiménez, where we practice dense, regenerative planting and grow a wide variety of tropical fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants. Our project is a living, evolving food forest — we focus on building healthy soil, maximizing biodiversity, and creating a productive system that works with the jungle rather than against it. We just want to create abundance
  
  Our Location
  
  We are incredibly fortunate to be located in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. The legendary Corcovado National Park is practically at our doorstep, and the calm, beautiful Río Dulce flows nearby. Primary rainforest surrounds us, filled with the sounds of tropical birds, howler monkeys, and the occasional distant ''wah-wah" call of the jaguarundi at night.
  
  What You Can Do and See
  
  This is paradise for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and adventure seekers:
  - Wildlife watching: Spot scarlet macaws, toucans, sloths, capuchin and howler monkeys, coatis, iguanas, and countless butterfly species — often right from our property or during short walks.
  - Hiking & Exploring: Easy access to forest trails and the national park for guided or independent hikes.
  - River life: Swim and refresh in the Río Dulce or Rio Tigre, try your hand at fishing, or simply relax by the water.
  - Beaches: Beautiful beaches like Playa Preciosa are a short drive or bike ride away. You can also reach world-famous surfing spots such as Matapalo in 30–45 minutes by car.
  - Local culture: Visit the vibrant Saturday market in Puerto Jiménez for fresh local produce, handmade crafts, and friendly cultural exchange with the community.
  - Relaxation: End your days swinging in a hammock under the stars, listening to the jungle orchestra.
  
  Whether you want to immerse yourself in permaculture, explore breathtaking nature, surf, or simply slow down and enjoy the tropical rhythm of life, there is something here for everyone. We’re looking forward to sharing our home, our project, and this extraordinary corner of Costa Rica with open-hearted volunteers!

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Haus- & Haustiersitting
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Kultur

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Geschichte

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Trampen

  

  Sprachen

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Natur

  

  Camping

  

  Wintersport

  

  Gebirge

  

  Strand

  

  Wassersport

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Wandern

  

  Erlebnissportarten
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Cultural Exchange & What You’ll Gain
  
  Staying with us offers a rich, authentic cultural immersion unlike what you’ll find in tourist areas. We live in a tight-knit, community-oriented local neighborhood near a small town called Puerto Jiménez . Our life is filled with Pura Vida philosophy, and strong community bonds. We treat Workawayers as valued team members and friends rather than just helpers. You’ll quickly feel at home.
  
  What you can learn with us:
  - Hands-on tropical permaculture on a small 6,000 m² lot: food forest design, dense planting strategies, composting, natural pest control, methods of propagation.
  - Practical sustainable living skills adapted to a tropical environment.
  - Everyday Tico culture: local customs, values, food, traditions, and the relaxed Costa Rican way of life.
  - Spanish practice in real-life situations through conversations with us, neighbors, and friends at the lively Saturday market, where you can buy fresh local produce, discover handicrafts, and enjoy true cultural exchange.
  - Forest medecine
  - The fascinating local history of the Osa Peninsula, which was once a major hotspot for Costa Rica’s gold rush (especially in the 1980s). My husband Minor is an experienced gold panner and can share stories about this adventurous chapter of the region’s past. You may even have the chance to learn traditional gold panning techniques directly from him in the nearby rivers.

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  Arbeit

  This help is deal for 2 people from around august 21 to january 7th 2027 (4 months and 2 weeks). You will simply keep the house tidy and keep the grass at an acceptable level. That means shorter around the property, but it can go a bit taller further down, but keep in mind the longer you wait the harder it is to cut it (we have a brush cutter for the job). The land is 6000m2. You can also feed our dog ''Guaria''. This is about 2h per person per day (even less sometimes). You don't need to do any heavy gardening or farming if you do not want to, we simply ask you to keep an eye on some fruit trees and give us a call if you see something weird. If you wish to plant additional fruits/veggies or keep some hens, you are welcome to do so. You can help yourself with the one currently producing too! So this is a great opportunity to learn about tropical permaculture and experiment. It will be only the two of you there, but we will introduce you to our friendly neighbors.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  This is a good opportunity to learn Spanish.
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  Unterkunft

  You will have an entire two-story wooden house for yourself and your partner. The upstairs offer an big open space where you can sleep confortably, but still be in touch with the nature surrounding you. There are a couple beds with nets for bugs. This setting is ideal because the Osa Peninsula can get quite warm and humid, but this way, you get a really nice breeze in the evening. Note that this is a shared room (with your friend or spouse), but there is a possibility to put a curtain in the middle for more privacy. The house has a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, stove, oven, toaster, water boiler), 2 patios and a eating/play area and a laundry/storage room. Almost every day you see toucans, red macaws, green parakeets and other tropical birds feeding off the trees. On the nearby trails or beaches you can see a lot more, like monkeys and dolphins! If you are a wild life enthousiast, this place is for you! We live 15 min away from the main town (Puerto-Jimenez).
  
  We can't provide for meals, but you can take anything that is ready on the permaculture lot (pinapples, yucca, platanos, bananos, papayas, coco, dragon fruits, mangoes, avocados). Note that there is no hot water.

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  Was noch ...

  We live in a small town called ''Gallardo''.
  - There is a convenience store ''pulperia'' 5 min walk from the house.
  - The main town, Puerto-Jimenez, is a 15 min car ride away. You can catch a taxi (10$), ride a bike ( 30 min), take the ''El tigre'' collectivo (3$) that passes near by, walk 30min + take the bus (1$), walk 30 min + take a collectivo (2$).
  - The nearest beach is a 7 min car ride away or 15 min bike ride. It is a really peaceful and isolated mangrove beach that is pleasurable to swim, with lots of wildlife.
  - We are a 10 min walk from ''El tigre'' river where you can swim to refresh yourself.
  - We are a 15 min car ride from ''Dos brazos del rio Tigre'' that is famous for its trails and gold panning culture.
  - The rio dulce is just right at your door where you can fish, kayak or do you favorite activities.
  - We are a 30 to 45 min car ride from the famous surf town Matapalo.
  - We are really close to Corcovado National Park
  - And many more!!!

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We have fiber optic internet (50 Mbps), but keep in mind that the region often suffers power and fiber optic outages.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  We can accept a small dog as long as it gets along with our dog Guaria. She is a female.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  

  Guaria (6 Jahren)

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