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10 Jan 2025
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Hey there!
This is Dal (or Dali) and have recently settled in San Jose, CR, as this is an amazing city in terms of diversity and inclusion 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I recently moved to a flat in downtown SJ with the intention of building a safe space to host people in the LGBTQ+ community who want to come to Costa Rica and need to spend some time in the city before they head out to adventure in the rainforest and beaches ✨
Don't miss out on visiting San Jose! It has a lot to offer, including safety and ease of living. I am sure you'll love it too!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Pets
LGBTQ
Fashion or beauty
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Performing arts
Languages
Hitchhiking
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Blogging
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
My journey through cultural dynamics started back in 2010 when I did my first backpacking trip to South America and started my Couchsurfing account. I am looking to have here in workaway a similar experience!
My apartment is a window to the life of the queer millennial josefinx - I'd be happy to connect you with events for the community.
Help
Housework: From standard low intensity tasks such as cleaning (doing dishes, sweeping the floor) to perhaps a little more complex tasks such as painting, hanging art, putting the recycling away, emptying the comunal trash can, repotting plants, cleaning windows, bathroom, etc.
I am happy to accommodate to whatever makes you comfortable! I prefer to know what you're good at and need little to no supervision doing.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Je suis en train d'apprendre francais parce que je partirai en vacances a Quebec cette hiver ✨
Accommodation
~Mi barrio;
I live east of downtown San Jose. This is a very lively side of town day and night. There is traffic and nightlife noise everyday, all day.
~The apartment:
I am on the 4th floor of a five stories building, and there is no elevator!
My apartment is an *open* concept duplex. That means two floors, no doors. The living room and kitchen are on one floor, and my bedroom and bathroom on another.
I have a big balcony with an amazing view of downtown SJ and beautiful sunsets 🧡
~The guest sleeping area:
You will sleep in the living room in the most comfiest twin size sofa to ever exist (I promise!).
My work desk is also in the living room, so sometimes I'll have to wake you up around 9:00 am to start my work day.
~Bathroom:
We'll share a bathroom.
~Parking:
I have a (very small) parking spot available for a sedan or a 4x2. Or paid street parking from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, which is about $20 a day. Otherwise you can park about three streets down the road for free.
What else ...
~ At a walking distance you have:
• Downtown San Jose (Mercado, Museums, Artisans market, landmarks, hostels, etc)
• Barrio Amón and Barrio Aranjuez for the vintage vibes
• Barrio Escalante for trendy shops and the best world gastronomy ✨
• Barrio La California "La Cali" for the most authentic josefino nightlife (ps: salsa is not thing here!)
• Universidad de Costa Rica (San Pedro) for the "College town" experience
• and all connector buses to nearby cities, suburbs, and provinces!
It's also the perfect spot for you to travel to anywhere in Costa Rica, or head to Panama/Nicaragua!
• Bus terminal 710: 30min walk
• Bus terminal Tuasa (airport): 30m walk
• Caribeños: 10min Uber
• Commuter train east (Estación Atlántico): 20m walk
• Commuter train west (Estación Pacifico): 15m walk
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Amazing wifi and I can offer an additional monitor.
Space for parking camper vans
My parking space is very small and will not fit a camper. If you have a smaller vehicle, no prob!
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are welcome! Any size, any kind. I am allergic to cats, therefore cannot accept. Any other animal: please let me know before hand.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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She also has a very friendly personality, and was respectful with the house rules and space. I would recommend her to anyone!
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She also has a very friendly personality, and was respectful with the house rules and space. I would recommend her to anyone!
