Community-based living and connection with nature in Arenal, Costa Rica

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  2025 

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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    Nestled within the lush Costa Rican jungle near Arenal Volcano, Protopia is an intentional community,
    permaculture farm and retreat center. Protopia refers to a vision of a better future that is continuously evolving and improving, rather than reaching a fixed state of Utopia.

    At Protopia, we envision a world where every individual is empowered to thrive in harmony with themselves, each other, and the earth. Through our dedication to fostering growth, freedom, and heart-centered connection, we aspire to create a global community that embraces authenticity, spirituality, and earth stewardship.

    Together, we are co-creating a future where sacred wisdom is honored, and holistic well-being flourishes, inspiring positive transformation in ourselves and for future genarations .

    Using nature as inspiration and guide, we are building a vibrant hub empowering people to make the world a better place for our big human family and all the other beings that we share this beautiful planet with.

    The main space consists of a 300 sqm common building — containing a lounge area, kitchen, dining area, a work space, and a mezzanine. Beyond that, two dorms, nine private rooms and two private cabins; Also, a 180 sqm octagonal movement space that is available for yoga, meditation, workouts, etc. The entire installation can host thirty to forty people at the same time

    The place was built with most materials from the surroundings, with the least environmental impact possible; and was mounted in one year hand-by-hand by managers, international volunteers, and local workers jointly. Since then, a lot of people have been coming and going; joining to co-live and co-create a beautiful place through art, activism, and compassion.


    Our Creative Residencies/Work Exchange Program is an integral way of becoming a part of our community. It allows the participants to cover their accommodation costs, a substantial part of their expenses, through their passions. This will give them the opportunity to engage in life long relationships and learn what it takes to live on a permaculture farm/community.

    We prioritize experienced work exchangers that cater to specific talents and skills, focusing on the realms of tropical farming, natural building, construction, regenerative arts, content creation and conscious cooking. Our aim is to provide a nurturing environment where individuals can immerse themselves in these disciplines, fostering their creativity and honing their expertise. We are looking for independent individuals who are capable to take initiative and add value without the need of constant supervision.

    Please note that accommodation will be in shared rooms.

    3 hours of gardening or natural building with Erika or Jianca (our farm and natural building managers) per week days. (15h/week). Depending on your skills and passion you can potentially contribute hours somewhere else.

    As we are still starting to run this program. we ask for an optional fee to cover food costs of 10$ per day and would reduce your hours to 15 per week. You can also opt out of this and also have the option of buying your own food.

    Cooking is a co-creation amongst everyone and does not count in the 15h/week.

    Weekends are free and we usually go for adventures 🌊

    We want volunteers that are autonomous and emotionally mature.

    *Note that the activities are not canceled when there is rain, so we ask our volunteers to bring a raincoat if they need one.

    Let me know if you have any questions.

    Sending love,
    Jp
    WhatsApp
    + 506 8432 4200

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kunstprojekte
    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
    Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
    Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
    Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
    Handwerkliche Arbeiten
    Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
  • UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele
    Keine Armut
    Kein Hunger
    Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    Hochwertige Bildung
    Geschlechtergleichstellung
    Sauberes Wasser und Sanitärversorgung
    Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum
    Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Weniger Ungleichheiten
    Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    Nachhaltige Konsum- und Produktionsmuster sicherstellen
    Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    Leben unter Wasser
    Leben an Land
    Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
    Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Community Living
    Permaculture Ethos
    Farming
    Building
    Regenerative living
    Soaking in Nature
    Digital Detox if they desire
    Healthy food eating

  • Projekte mit Kindern

    Projekte mit Kindern

    Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    We are looking for individuals older than 22 years old that have experience in farming (planting and transplanting), artists interested in doing arts of different kinds (murals, natural art installation). Looking for content creators and social media passionates, Natural builders, wood workers and people who have experience and a know how in permaculture. Acroyogis , dance and movement enthusiasts.

  • Sprachen

    Gesprochene Sprachen
    Arabisch: Fließend
    Englisch: Fließend
    Französisch: Fließend
    Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse

    Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
    Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
    Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    healthy vegan/vegetarian/omnivore meals per day, and a double bed in a private room or shared room.

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    The property is a twenty-minute rural type walk to the nearest village, La Cabanga, where twice a day there are connections to and from the nearest big towns. In addition to the bus option, there are reasonably priced taxis that offer rides from the nearest bigger town called Rafael de Guatuso. Guatuso bus system is well-connected to the rest of Costa Rica, especially the central valley San Jose area.

    There are rivers and waterfalls within walking distance; also sunset hikes, jungle hikes, etc.
    Within the surrounding area are Tenorio National Park and Rio Celeste, Arenal National Park, Lake Arenal, Lake Cote, etc.

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Contact us! We can try to arrange a deal for digital nomads.

  • Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.

  • Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    Dieser Gastgeber ist bereit, Reisende mit Haustieren bei sich aufzunehmen.

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    mehr als zwei

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