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9 Mar 2026
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Description
My name is Josue (Joshua), and I live in Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Gateway to Corcovado NP, jungle meets the ocean in an area that is a little blast from the past. 1 month minimum stay.
Dos Brazos borders the world renowned Corcovado National Park, the reason I came to Costa Rica years ago. This is not your average small town. It is off the beaten path. We have satellite wifi for all types of communication but no real store, restaurant or place to hang out. You will need to be self sufficient and adaptable.
Regarding volunteering: A single person, couple, or friends traveling together would be the perfect situation. Staying by yourself can get a little boring and solitary after a couple weeks. Couples/friends have been well suited for our isolated environment. I prefer experienced volunteers who understand the positives and negatives of volunteering. Unfortunately, first time volunteers have not always been successful.
Best - Josh
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Culture
Farming
Movies & TV
Self development
Art & design
Plant care
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Nature
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located on the border of one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, Corcovado National Park, in the Osa peninsula of Costa Rica. IF you like nature and being off the beating path you will be more than pleasantly surprised by unplugging from the hustle and bustle from city life and enjoying the simpler life.
Help
Position 1: Gardening/cleaning/property maintenance. There is plenty of gardening/maintenance to do all year round. Gardening is not for everyone but very rewarding. The buildings need to be cleaned once a week .
FOOD
We purchase the food or provide or a stipend and you prepare your own meals. We share food when available.
Breakfast: Eggs, toast with jelly or peanut butter, and fresh fruits. Juice, Coffee or tea.
Lunch - your on your own
Dinner - Rice and Beans/ veggies/ meat and fish when available
Please email with questions - I will try to get back to you within 24 hours.
Thank you - Josh
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a separate building for volunteers with private rooms for two people (double bed) And rooms with two single beds, communal kitchen and bathrooms.
What else ...
The bus from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez is 7/8 hours, then taxi/collectivo from Puerto Jimenez to Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre is a 20 minute drive. I am often in Puerto Jimenez and available to pick you up.
Please purchase all personal food items and supplies you will need prior to arriving. Drinking water is in Dos Brazos is very clean and safe to drink.
I highly advise you to research the Osa peninsula, Puerto Jimenez, Corcovado NP, and specifically our town Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have starlink satellite. The internet is slow for first world standards but very adequate otherwise. Download speed is normal but not for digital nomads who upload data.
Space for parking camper vans
The property is 1 hectare 2.5 acres. There is more than enough space to park any type of vehicle.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Goldie and Brownie (9 years)
Two small/medium sized mixed dogs (15kgs)
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A loving caring couple who have been traveling the world for almost a year.
They are free spirits but also very grounded.
Both are talented in their own right, work well individually, as a couple and well with other with people.
We enjoyed how they were so self-sufficient and yet integrated so… read more
Josh, his family and his friends are super friendly and it was a pleasure to help them, because we loved his idea of combining a big garden, like a small national park, with camping or B&B for other traveler and tourists.
In our free time we enjoyed the… read more
Extremely efficient and amazing volunteers.
They are self motivated and required little assistance.
I highly recommend them to any future workaway host.
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Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
A loving caring couple who have been traveling the world for almost a year.
They are free spirits but also very grounded.
Both are talented in their own right, work well individually, as a couple and well with other with people.
We enjoyed how they were so self-sufficient and yet integrated so… read more
Josh, his family and his friends are super friendly and it was a pleasure to help them, because we loved his idea of combining a big garden, like a small national park, with camping or B&B for other traveler and tourists.
In our free time we enjoyed the… read more
Extremely efficient and amazing volunteers.
They are self motivated and required little assistance.
I highly recommend them to any future workaway host.
What a wonderful fun loving couple who bring a great energy.
I would highly recommend them for any future workaway host.
best - Josh
Josh was a very generous, patient and friendly host. The work we did included painting, gardening, and a little bit of marketing - nothing was too strenuous and it was very rewarding.
We would absolutely recommend this Workaway for others… read more
Willing to help out with any and all jobs.
Very respectful and conscientious.
Highly recommended volunteers
We are very grateful for their kind hospitality and would highly recommend future workawayers to volunteer with them. The area is also very beautiful and surrounded by amazing nature.
Thank you,
Mark, Ines and Leah
