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8 Mar 2026
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Hey there!
This is Dal, josefine born and raised. I have recently returned to SJ and decided to settle here, as this is an amazing city in terms of diversity and inclusion 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I host in my flat in downtown SJ with the intention of building a safe space for people in the LBTQIA+ community who want to come to Costa Rica and need to spend 1 to 2 nights 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.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
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 josefine - I'd be happy to connect you with events for the community.
Help
I only host people in the LBTQIA+ umbrella. No exceptions.
Work is whatever you feel comfortable doing and are good at. It's important you can do it fully unsupervised and with little to no guidance.
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.
~The apartment:
5th floor, *open* concept duplex.
~The guest sleeping area:
You will sleep in the living room in the most comfiest twin size sofa to ever exist (I promise!).
~Bathroom:
We'll share a bathroom.
~Parking:
For a small vehicle only.
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 josefina 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!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Love to host people in tech, as I am myself and WFH full time.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are very much welcome 🤎 (as long as they are socialized).
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
C
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I am specially grateful that my grumpy old dog was so comfortable around Manuella. I most definitely do… read more
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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I am specially grateful that my grumpy old dog was so comfortable around Manuella. I most definitely do… read more
She also has a very friendly personality, and was respectful with the house rules and space. I would recommend her to anyone!
