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Welcome to Finca Las Hormigas, a 45-hectare permaculture farm nestled in the lush Caribbean jungle of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. Our farm is a blend of sustainable living, regenerative agriculture, and vibrant biodiversity. About 80% of the land is a private reserve, with jungle trails and creeks, while the remaining 20% is dedicated to permaculture systems.
We are passionate about creating a space for learning, working, and connecting with nature. Volunteers are invited to become part of our community, sharing meals, stories, and hard work. The farm is fully off-grid, relying on solar energy and rainwater collection, and embodies a lifestyle of simplicity and harmony with the earth.
We abide by the Permaculture ethics of:
• Earth care
• People care
• Fair Share
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At Finca Las Hormigas, you’ll immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and sustainable living.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
• Permaculture and regenerative agriculture.
• Preparing bio-inputs, compost, and natural fertilizers.
• Cooking with tropical ingredients and creating farm-to-table meals.
• Understanding jungle ecosystems and native plant species.
Additionally, you’ll experience the pura vida lifestyle, connect with people from diverse backgrounds, and enjoy the serenity of our jungle reserve. Whether exploring ancient Ceiba trees, hiking our trails, or relaxing in our yoga shala, this is an opportunity to grow personally and contribute to a meaningful project.
Help
We are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers who are eager to contribute to our farm's daily activities.
While everyone is welcome, we especially encourage individuals with soil knowledge or experience in regenerative agriculture to join us. If you’re familiar with bio-inputs, composting, or natural fertilizer production, we’d love to have your expertise on the team!
Tasks include:
• Working in our field production fields, (like turmeric, black pepper, ginger...)
• Assisting with soil projects, bio-input preparation, and composting.
• Maintaining jungle trails and supporting conservation efforts.
• Food processing and preparation for farm-to-table meals.
• Helping with natural building or repairing farm infrastructure.
• Participating in communal tasks like cleaning, preparing meals, and organizing shared spaces.
Volunteers are expected to work about 5 hours per day, 5 days a week. Tasks are varied, and we aim to match them with your skills and interests wherever possible.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers stay in shared bungalows, each can house up to 4 people and includes fresh linens. There is no electricity in the bungalows, but electricity is available in the main house area for charging devices and other essentials!
Meals are shared family-style, primarily serve vegetarian meals, with occasional meat options or adjustments for dietary needs when communicated in advance. :)
The farm is located in a remote jungle setting, about a 45-minute hike or bus ride from town. This provides a unique opportunity to disconnect, immerse yourself in nature, and embrace a simpler way of living.
What else ...
The South Caribbean Region is a one of a kind destination. It is well known for it's unique culture and cuisine, as well as it's white sand beaches, clear blue waters, and dense vegetation. The wildlife is abundant on land, in the ocean and in the air, giving opportunities for fascinating encounters.
The Southern Caribbean is a region of vast contrasts in weather. Temperatures remain the same nearly year round with average daytime highs in the low 90s and night time lows in the upper 70s. Precipitation varies by month with the months of September and October being the driest.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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What a magical place this is, you do have a very unique setting!
Even though this is a rather young farm, you'll be surprise all the things they are already doing and doing great.
I had the chance to apply most of the… read more
We loved hosting them, and were sad that they couldn´t stay longer, we truly hope they will come back in the near future,… read more
Fue mi primera experiencia por workaway y mi primera vez viviendo en el medio de la selva. Me llevo grandes aprendizajes y muchas amistades.
Aquí el trabajo se reparte entre trabajos con la tierra, en mi caso me tocó ayudar un… read more
She also has many soft skills which made a real pleasure to have her as a member of our community.
Last but not least, with Luci we were able to launch our very first Permaculture for children workshop. And in this space Luci was shining bright, she… read more
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What a magical place this is, you do have a very unique setting!
Even though this is a rather young farm, you'll be surprise all the things they are already doing and doing great.
I had the chance to apply most of the… read more
We loved hosting them, and were sad that they couldn´t stay longer, we truly hope they will come back in the near future,… read more
Fue mi primera experiencia por workaway y mi primera vez viviendo en el medio de la selva. Me llevo grandes aprendizajes y muchas amistades.
Aquí el trabajo se reparte entre trabajos con la tierra, en mi caso me tocó ayudar un… read more
She also has many soft skills which made a real pleasure to have her as a member of our community.
Last but not least, with Luci we were able to launch our very first Permaculture for children workshop. And in this space Luci was shining bright, she… read more
Besides that she is good with people and showing her empathic side.
It was very nice to host her in our farm,… read more
They only stated a couple of nights due to their travel plans, but left their mark in our place. We wish they could have stayed longer with us!
Come and visit when you can :)
The communication with Jahel, made things very easy right at the very start.
My enitial impression the second I arrived here left me thinking I was going to enjoy my time there. The farm is very beautiful, the placement of the Casitas, garden, kitchen and main area is… read more
From the very beginning, it was clear that we made an amazing decision to have Fabien join our team. Over the 2 months with us, he significantly contributed his knowledge,… read more
If you're planning on staying close to Puerto Viejo, I highly recommend this place. You'll find a truly beautiful farm, plenty of projects to work on - and even suggest your own, multiple acres of rain forest to hike through, a creek to dive in when it's too hot, families of monkeys… read more
Though Danielle volunteered to help with marketing tasks, she turned out to… read more
