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Host rating
75 %
Last replied
11 Jun 2025
Reply rate
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Feedback
19
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Description
My family is my wife and 2 kids. We have moved from South Amercia to Costa RIca looking for another type of life. We are hard working people who enjoy nature.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here in Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica they will see a lot of nature, beatiful beaches, and learn about the africocaribbean culture.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help with all our social media, and creating content for them
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Private rom with private bathroom
What else ...
Cahuita is a very nice and quiet place, surrounded by nature, a lot of animals and beautiful beaches. Also it has a National Park that is really awesome.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 573113688816
Feedback (10)
10 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Lea)
Lea and Paul were very responsible people who worked very well on everything we asked of them.
They were very accommodating when it came to accommodating us in the house we provided. Upon checkout, they left it very clean and tidy. My experience was positive, and I recommend them.
They were very accommodating when it came to accommodating us in the house we provided. Upon checkout, they left it very clean and tidy. My experience was positive, and I recommend them.
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Lea) for host
Alberto is super nice and chilled and his wife was giving good vibes, always with a smile on her face. :)
Basically, our work consisted of renovating and upcycling things. For example, we cleaned, sanded and painted an old bedstead and cut planks of wood to build a new slatted frame and we sanded and painted the wooden posts of a carport and… read more
Basically, our work consisted of renovating and upcycling things. For example, we cleaned, sanded and painted an old bedstead and cut planks of wood to build a new slatted frame and we sanded and painted the wooden posts of a carport and… read more
2 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana Paula )
Trabajar junto a Ani y Fede fue una hermosa experiencia, son una pareja maravillosa muy buena onda, muy servicial. para nosotros fue muy bueno ya que nos ayudaron muchisimo y siempre estaban dispuestos. Afortunadamente se quedaron mas tiempo de lo que habiamos acordado y eso nos favorecio a todos. Fuimos muy bendecidos con su precencia de lo cual… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ana Paula ) for host
Uno de lo mejores intercambios que hicimos!
Fue maravilloso trabajar junto a Nacha y Pato y ayudarlos en todas las tareas del restaurant.
La comunicación fue siempre clara y fluida, con respeto y buena onda siempre, todo claro y bien resuelto desde el principio.
El alojamiento a cambio era hermoso, muy cómodo y privado.
Nos quedamos mucho mas… read more
Fue maravilloso trabajar junto a Nacha y Pato y ayudarlos en todas las tareas del restaurant.
La comunicación fue siempre clara y fluida, con respeto y buena onda siempre, todo claro y bien resuelto desde el principio.
El alojamiento a cambio era hermoso, muy cómodo y privado.
Nos quedamos mucho mas… read more
26 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marc-andre) for host
Had a lovely time working alongside Alberto at the restaurant he was managing. We had the chance to stay at a closed down hostel and he provided food during our time there. Communication was great and the task at hand well described.His family was very welcoming too. Gracias y hasta luego
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10 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Lea)
Lea and Paul were very responsible people who worked very well on everything we asked of them.
They were very accommodating when it came to accommodating us in the house we provided. Upon checkout, they left it very clean and tidy. My experience was positive, and I recommend them.
They were very accommodating when it came to accommodating us in the house we provided. Upon checkout, they left it very clean and tidy. My experience was positive, and I recommend them.
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Lea) for host
Alberto is super nice and chilled and his wife was giving good vibes, always with a smile on her face. :)
Basically, our work consisted of renovating and upcycling things. For example, we cleaned, sanded and painted an old bedstead and cut planks of wood to build a new slatted frame and we sanded and painted the wooden posts of a carport and… read more
Basically, our work consisted of renovating and upcycling things. For example, we cleaned, sanded and painted an old bedstead and cut planks of wood to build a new slatted frame and we sanded and painted the wooden posts of a carport and… read more
2 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana Paula )
Trabajar junto a Ani y Fede fue una hermosa experiencia, son una pareja maravillosa muy buena onda, muy servicial. para nosotros fue muy bueno ya que nos ayudaron muchisimo y siempre estaban dispuestos. Afortunadamente se quedaron mas tiempo de lo que habiamos acordado y eso nos favorecio a todos. Fuimos muy bendecidos con su precencia de lo cual… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ana Paula ) for host
Uno de lo mejores intercambios que hicimos!
Fue maravilloso trabajar junto a Nacha y Pato y ayudarlos en todas las tareas del restaurant.
La comunicación fue siempre clara y fluida, con respeto y buena onda siempre, todo claro y bien resuelto desde el principio.
El alojamiento a cambio era hermoso, muy cómodo y privado.
Nos quedamos mucho mas… read more
Fue maravilloso trabajar junto a Nacha y Pato y ayudarlos en todas las tareas del restaurant.
La comunicación fue siempre clara y fluida, con respeto y buena onda siempre, todo claro y bien resuelto desde el principio.
El alojamiento a cambio era hermoso, muy cómodo y privado.
Nos quedamos mucho mas… read more
26 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marc-andre) for host
Had a lovely time working alongside Alberto at the restaurant he was managing. We had the chance to stay at a closed down hostel and he provided food during our time there. Communication was great and the task at hand well described.His family was very welcoming too. Gracias y hasta luego
12 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria & Ricard)
Maria and Rick were really serious people, they worked hard and they took really good care of our place. They were also very clean which is important with volunteers. Totally recomend them.
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruben)
Ruben was staying with us for 3 weeks. He was very responsable and took good care of our property. He was always willing to help and did a good work
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Eva & Daniel) for host
This was our first Workaway experience and it was an unforgettable one. Alberto and Maria are incredible hosts that really made us feel welcomed in their family.
We were given a cabin to stay and they took us to the supermarket to get groceries.
During our stay we were assigned the tasks of sanding and painting the stairs of the beautiful tree… read more
We were given a cabin to stay and they took us to the supermarket to get groceries.
During our stay we were assigned the tasks of sanding and painting the stairs of the beautiful tree… read more
21 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Tahnai) for host
Our stay with Alberto was our first workaway experience and we had an amazing time!
We helped his family renovate a hostel/hotel 5 days a week from 7am-Noon, then had the rest of our days/evenings to enjoy the beautiful area of Cahuita.
Alberto was very generous and took us to the market whenever we needed something, and brought us the absolute… read more
We helped his family renovate a hostel/hotel 5 days a week from 7am-Noon, then had the rest of our days/evenings to enjoy the beautiful area of Cahuita.
Alberto was very generous and took us to the market whenever we needed something, and brought us the absolute… read more
5 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasper)
A very educated and hard-working person. Always in a good mood and available to help. Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jasper) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was brilliant. Alberto is one of the nicest people you will ever meet and welcomed me brilliantly into the area. The area is absolutely stunning and there’s lots to do. The food was also brilliant. I highly recommend staying here. Thank you Alberto!
22 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Laetitia) for host
Pasamos un poco más de 2 semanas con Alberto, Maria, Santi y Fran fue una experiencia súper interesante para nosotras. Son muy acogedores, sonrientes y agradables, compartimos momentos juntos y nos sentimos como en la casa. Un día típico de trabajo es : lijar, pintar, limpiar los platos y muchas otras cosas para renovar la cabina. Trabajamos por… read more
25 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Francesca & Wojciech) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was perfect. The atmosphere in the family is really beautiful,they are gentle people that don't esitate to help you if you need to. The place is unbelievable and really close to the ocean but also in the edge of the jungle. The job was nice, we helped him with the maintenance of a cabin and every day… read more
24 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca & Wojciech)
Really nice people, they help us in the house; and they did a great work in the repairing of the cabin. Wojciech made a great furniture from recycle wood; and Francesca did an awesome job painting a hole room and she made a Dream Catcher :).
Thanks a lot for helping us!!!
Thanks a lot for helping us!!!
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Vsanthan)
Really nice person. Very polite. He worked hard and always smiling. He sometimes cooked for us and it was great.
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Andre & Janin) for host
Alberto, Maria, Franco & Santi are a lovely young and dynamic family. We loved to help them out with their cabins, which they just have since the beginning of the year. Due this fact we had a lot of different options to work: Painting walls and furniture, restauration of old furniture, gardening, small construction work, building furniture from… read more
21 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Andre & Janin)
Very nice people, really help a lot around here. They help us with the repairing of a cabin, they worked hard, always in good mood and also help with some task in the house (cleaning, cooking, dish washing). Nothing but good comments for Andre and Janin :).
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (BlancaMx) for host
This was my fist Workaway experience and I can say I enjoyed the overall experience. I stayed with Alberto and his family for almost two weeks, helping in general maintenance and painting one of the cabins. Totally recommended!
20 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (BlancaMx)
Very responsible person. Did a great job. Really helpful and nice.
I recommend her.
I recommend her.
(Excellent)
