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Hello, Workawayers!
Come live life to the fullest in Costa Rica and join our American/Costa Rican Family.
I am Esteban, and with my brother Zack, we work with our two amazing Costa Rican maids, Yara & Yezabel, to make our place a hotel where you feel at home. Aurélise, our little Frenchie, joined the adventure through Workaway in December 2023 and now works as a full-time digital nomad with us.
We are seeking volunteers to help us with our hotel in Quepos, Costa Rica, to welcome our clients and carry out check-ins.
We also recently launched our travel blog, Pura Vida Traveling. We constantly need help to keep the project moving forward (social media, creating content (video/photo/reel), marketing strategy, SEO, travel research...)
We are looking for someone who can help us make positive changes to our different projects and needs good team energy. This person(s) should strongly commit to better living and be inspired by passion and purpose.
We want new, fresh ideas, lots of smiles, and somebody who likes to leave communities better than when they found them. Our goal is to build meaningful connections with others while guiding our guests to life-changing experiences.
Do you have that positive radiant energy?
Are you passionate about hospitality, travel, wellness, environmental health, or communication/business?
Are you eager to travel and immerse yourself in another language and culture?
If you answered yes to any of the above, this opportunity could be for you!
This is a minimum 6-week commitment.
We only accept two volunteers at a time.
To Apply for this position, please send us a message with the following information:
- Dates you wish to join us:
- Are your dates flexible:
- What is your level of English and Spanish language:
- Are your flights already booked?
- What are your special skills or certifications that can benefit us ? (yoga? breathwork? wellness? videography? photography? cooking? gardening? social media? artist? fitness? )
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is an immersive experience!
Learn about eco-tourism and sustainable business development!
Get hands-on experience in social media, marketing, guest services, health retreat production, website development, logistics, and more.
Surround yourself with an eco-friendly and health-conscious community
Brush up on your Spanish speaking in the heart of beautiful Quepos/Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.
Perks:
Amazing environment surrounded by Nature
New experience/New Friends
Have the time of your life
2 days off per week!! (or more) (Explore the rest of the country)
Breakfast is included daily
Discounts on tours
Free access to the laundry area
Free use of communal kitchens
Private volunteer room
Shared bathroom (two volunteers share one bathroom)
Help
You will assist our local staff, which includes our two maids, Yara and Yezabel, Zack the manager, Aurélise our communication manager, and me, Esteban, the owner.
For the receptionist position, we ask you to be available for 5 half-days per week of 5 hours, 12 pm - 5pm or 5pm-10pm and hosting 2 activities per week. We require a minimum of intermediate Spanish-speaking level for this position as you will be asked to check in guests and give a hotel tour in Spanish. Volunteers must have confident speaking skills but your Spanish does NOT need to be perfect.
Your mission as a receptionist :
- Help with Check-ins/ Check Outs
- Promote adventure Tours
- Be there for any guest needs
- Work on projects at the hotel
- Blogging or helping for our project, Pura Vida Traveling
- Help us with the social media
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
You will stay in Quepos, Costa Rica (near Manuel Antonio National Park).
You will receive a small private room in our hotel. The volunteer rooms are small but private, and the bathroom is shared with one other volunteer (private volunteer bathroom). We are located just 15-minutes walking from central Quepos and surrounded by panoramic mountain views. The hotel offers amazing tranquility and lively common areas where guests from around the world meet for a taste of worldly culture and good vibes. This is easily one of the top lodging options in Quepos Costa Rica.
All bathrooms have warm water showers with free towels. All beds include fresh linens that are changed regularly. Rooms are small and have ceiling fans, and you can access washing machines once a week.
In addition, it has two very spacious common terraces with hammocks surrounded by panoramic mountain views where you can relax, enjoy your morning coffee, or listen to music in the evening. Our refreshing pool is a great place to cool off and offers another amazing relaxing place.
Volunteers will have breakfast provided daily and also receive discounts on all tours and excursions in the area.
What else ...
During your time off head to Manuel Antonio beach (One of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Or go visit the nearby national park and immerse yourself in a true jungle experience. Our hotel is located in a beautiful farm area called "Finca Los Alfaro". The Alfaro farm area is well known for its striking beauty while being close to Quepos. You will like that we a short 15-minute walk to the marina and our newest park, where you can watch the local fishing and tour boats going in and out. You can visit our local farmers market every Friday and Saturday in front of our new marina. There you can try some of our unique fruits and sample home-baked pastries.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Have a digital nomad job? Use our co-work space that has high-speed internet and desks where you can work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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☼ I was volunteering and living in Villas for 2 months. Work included checking guests in, watering the plants and helping Aurelise with website and social media. Work was easy and pleasant.
☺ As I am a yoga teacher, I also… read more
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☼ I was volunteering and living in Villas for 2 months. Work included checking guests in, watering the plants and helping Aurelise with website and social media. Work was easy and pleasant.
☺ As I am a yoga teacher, I also… read more
I was welcomed by Zach and Esteban who are the honors, and I had a… read more
I recommend someone who is able to take initiative and is able to… read more
I was very happy that I had creative time such as the art piece I painted for them, the photographs I took (stunning sunrises!), and the… read more
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Un lugar excelente. Ambiente tremendo :) Se siente como si fuese visitar una familia lejana. Que te queida much!
