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Description
You will get to live in paradise. The remote pristine beaches and rainforest of Costa Rica are rich with wildlife. I am looking for a volunteer that can commit for 4 week minimum if we are a good fit. You will reconnect with nature while visiting Corcovado National Park. The 11 room eco-lodge offers clients a quiet experience in nature with tours, boats, kayaks, swimming pool, private beach. This is a family run business. The family started the project in the late 1980's and the project has become an established business and community leader. The project supports all of the local schools, the local clinic, police station, conservation area, private reserves and local initiatives with planning and zoning. We are considered leaders in Costa Rica tourism. We only hire local people and we offer positions to international volunteers and students bridge the language and cultural gap with the dedication of our core team. Our full time local staff consists of 40 members. Helping our team will offer volunteers the opportunity to practice Spanish and have a cultural experience.
Smokers need not apply.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will be immersed in local culture with other people at the project and engaged by global travelers. For travelers that love to learn for a well established business this opportunity is a great match.
Help
Tasks that will be required will be: helping with a language exchange with the local staff and assisting with eco projects. If you are experienced with social media posts this interest would be helpful.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Room with a fan and board are offered. All linens are provided as is laundry service.
Meals are offers at specific times. Breakfast at 6am. Coffee break at 9am. Lunch at 11am, Afternoon coffee break 2:45PM. Dinner is served at 5pm.
What else ...
The project is a short walk to a authentic village. There is a clinic, school, small shops, and cafes in the village. The coastal trail begins right at our doorstep. There are no ATMs in our community. There are public water taxis to reach the project twice a day from a larger community. There is one of the premier national parks just minutes away. There is also a marine reserve ideal for snorkeling and SCUBA diving. We are fortunate to live and breath in such pure nature. We hope that travelers that come to the project will be adventurous, love to be outside and be physically fit in order to enjoy the area. The main mode of transportation is walking up and down trails.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (14)
We initially agreed to stay 4 weeks but ended up staying 10, and that speaks volumes, I think.
The Lodge and surrounding area gardens and beach views are all incredible.
The staff are very friendly and professional and a joy to be around.
Drake Bay is quite… read more
As I worked in the low season, the number of guests ranged from 1 to 10, so life was not very busy. The lodge is quite remote, so be prepared to spend a lot of time on your own, especially in low… read more
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We initially agreed to stay 4 weeks but ended up staying 10, and that speaks volumes, I think.
The Lodge and surrounding area gardens and beach views are all incredible.
The staff are very friendly and professional and a joy to be around.
Drake Bay is quite… read more
As I worked in the low season, the number of guests ranged from 1 to 10, so life was not very busy. The lodge is quite remote, so be prepared to spend a lot of time on your own, especially in low… read more
The lodge is a beautiful place, where I have seen a lot of animals.
The staff is very kind, and Nichole was really nice with me.
Thanks !
Waking up to the sound of the rainforest, encountering tapirs and beautiful tropical birds roaming around the lodge is such a unique experience. We truly were living in paradise and had picturesque views… read more
Her friendly and out going side was so refreshing.
We were lucky to have Claire stay with us for a month.
Thank you Marta!
If you want to disconnect from the noise of the world, this is the place. You can just immerse in the culture and all of nature's wonders. I wouldn't advise anyone who has to… read more
During the day we got the… read more
We appreciated her and the time she was able to work at our small lodge.
The location is amazing. It is only a 20 minute walk from… read more
