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Starting a life off-grid in the mountains between Punta Uva and the Panama border, Costa Rica

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    AMONGST OUR REGULAR JOBS (SEE BELOW), WE'RE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE WHO COULD HELP US CATER FOR OUR UPCOMING RETREATS IN MARCH, AND APRIL. A PERFECT WORKAWAY FOR THOSE COOKS OUT THERE!

    Dear workawayers. Thank you for looking in!
    We're looking for help with general garden work, starting a permaculture food garden, basic building projects (which are mostly fun) and occasional housekeeping.

    Stays of three weeks or more will be prioritised. Couples or friends traveling together would be fantastic. Please accept that we only take workawayers 25 years or older. Thank you.


    Hi. we started building our home-stay about four years ago in the hills behind Punta Uva, more toward the Panama border. It's a couple of km away from civilization in the luxurious jungle with stunning views over to Panama. It's all off grid in a tranquil paradise. If you're looking to get out of it all and really come down to nature then this might be just the place for you. We are surrounded by beautiful jungle where you can relax and enjoy the tranquility so if you're looking for parties, bars and socializing then this probably is not the right place for you. We started building this project from scratch about four year ago. So if you have the same idea for the future or just want to see if and how something like this can be done, and gain some insight this might be a very interesting experience for you.
    We're looking forward to welcoming you to our hide away and getting to know you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Get an experience of starting a life off the grid and escaping this sometimes crazy world where you get back to nature and just be yourself. If you want to get a taste of off-grid living or are interested in doing something similar and need some experience or see if it is something for you then this is the chance.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with general building, garden work and work around the house. We will work together on various projects like basic furniture building, planting fruit trees, creating a food garden and occasionally small building projects, like stone walls, garden beds and paths. The work here in the tropical climate can sometimes be demanding and you should have a good level of fitness.
    And please be aware that we're completely off-grid here so we all have to use water and electricity sparingly, which is not a bad experience as it makes you aware of how precious these essential but limited resources are.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We speak fluent English and German and would like to learn more Spanish

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We've just finished building a lovely little casita (see photos) with a beautiful view of the mountains in Panama. It is for a maximum of 2 people and you will be sharing this space. It's very secluded and you'll enjoy your privacy. You would have this to yourselves. Sleeping is in a bunk bed and you'll use a dry bio-toilet, which are really good and surprisingly easy and clean to use and perfect for the environment. We do not provide meals but you do have a fully equipped kitchen to cook your meals and a very nice house in which to stay.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The beaches on the Carribean coast are among the most beautiful in the world, offering surfing and snorkeling. We have some beautiful waterfalls in the area near Bribri. The nearest beach is Punta Uva, about 25 minute drive away. Walks around the area are truly breathtaking with an abundance of wildlife. The Sixaola river, the border to Panama is a few km walk away. The next civilization is a few km away. We're NOT within walking distance to the beaches but nearer the Sixaola river near Paraiso. The public bus to Puerto Viejo takes about an hour from the main road which is a 25 minute walk. We have a car and drive into town for supplies a couple of times a week and you're welcome to accompany us or get dropped off at the beach. Although the transport situation is a bit primitive, it does teach you to be happy with what you've got i.e good healthy legs ;-) and slow down and appreciate the moment and space on your way to wherever your going. As we're living off-grid, we would again like to stress the importance of using water and electricity sparingly. We have enough most of the year, but sometimes we need to be frugal in order to make it last for everyone living here. For example, please don't come with a full pack of laundry. It would help us if you did this in civilisation, where there is more supply.
    IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR, THANKS! You seem quite serious which brings me to a point I'd like to address here. Lately we've been getting a lot of inquiries from people who seem very serious and keen in coming, and then not showing up or only canceling at the last minute, after I write to them to discuss the final details, shortly before arrival. It seems to me that some workawayers are committing to numerous hosts, only to be able to change their plans at short notice and have multiple options still open. I don't know? Sure plans can change and unexpected problems occur, that's not what we're getting at here. We understand that. But we make a lot of effort and put in a lot of time and thought into planning and welcoming our new guests and will always stay true to our commitment of greatfully accepting you and keeping our agreed dates, and will always stay true to our commitment and never let anyone down, because we found a potentially better applicant.It would be nice if you feel the same way.
    Thanks for your understanding!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 353164526783

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