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Cultural and language exchange and simple jungle life with a local tour guide and his family in Drake Bay, Costa Rica

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    English (Spanish below):

    Hi, my name is Allan. I'm a tour guide and wildlife spotting expert. I run a small online tour company with my sister and brother. We're a very close family. Through this platform, we’re looking for people interested in language and cultural exchange, help with SEO, organic marketing, and improving our website. We also welcome those who want to help the youngest members of our family practice new languages.

    Everyone stays at my place in a private room. The house has internet, a shared bathroom, and a kitchen with everything you need to cook. I provide breakfast five days a week, and the other two are your free days. Of course, you're welcome to stay at the house during those days too. When I'm not around, feel completely at home. Sometimes I’ll be away for a few days guiding tours, so you’ll have the house to yourself.

    Language exchange is part of daily life here. I’m not looking for formal lessons, just natural conversations to improve my fluency in German, English, or French, while helping you with your Spanish. I’d love to go for walks and show you the area while we practice.

    If you’re helping with the kids, you’ll also stay at my place but walk about 15 minutes each day to my sister’s house where they live. It’s a small town, so everything is close. The kids already understand some English, and we’d love for them to hear and learn other languages like French and German. For this role, we usually prefer women, simply because that’s what the kids are used to and feel most comfortable with. It’s not a strict rule, just a family preference.

    As a tour guide, my job is not just about walking and showing places. It's about sharing stories about the plants, animals, and ecosystems that make this region unique. I live a simple life, and I enjoy sharing it with others.

    Español:

    Hola, mi nombre es Allan. Soy guía turístico y experto en observación de vida silvestre. Manejo un pequeño operador de tours en línea junto con mi hermana y mi hermano. Somos una familia muy unida. A través de esta plataforma buscamos personas interesadas en intercambio cultural y de idiomas, apoyo con SEO, marketing orgánico y mejoras en nuestro sitio web. También recibimos con gusto a quienes quieran ayudar a los más pequeños de la familia a practicar otros idiomas.

    Todos se hospedan en mi casa, en una habitación privada. Hay internet, un baño compartido y una cocina con todo lo necesario para que cocinés tus propias comidas. Yo cubro el desayuno cinco días a la semana, y los otros dos son días libres. Por supuesto podés quedarte en casa esos días también. Cuando no esté, sentite como en tu casa. A veces salgo por varios días para guiar tours, así que en esos momentos tendrás la casa solo para vos.

    El intercambio de idiomas forma parte del día a día. No busco clases formales, solo conversaciones naturales para mejorar mi fluidez en alemán, inglés o francés, mientras te ayudo con tu español. Me encantaría salir a caminar y mostrarte el lugar mientras conversamos.

    Si ayudás con los niños, también te vas a quedar en mi casa, pero cada día caminarás unos 15 minutos hasta la casa de mi hermana, donde ellos viven. Vivimos en un pueblo pequeño, así que todo queda cerca. Los niños ya entienden algo de inglés y también queremos que escuchen y aprendan otros idiomas como francés o alemán. Para este rol solemos preferir mujeres, simplemente porque es con quienes los niños se sienten más cómodos. No es una regla estricta, solo una costumbre familiar.

    Como guía turístico, mi trabajo no es solo caminar y mostrar lugares. Me gusta compartir historias sobre las plantas, los animales y los ecosistemas que hacen única esta región. Llevo un estilo de vida sencillo y me encanta compartirlo con los demás.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Culture
    Farming
    Cooking & food
    Art & design
    Books
    Animals
    Team sports
    Camping
    Dancing
    Beach
    Languages
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    English:

    Travelers will benefit from a cultural exchange by sharing daily life directly with me and my family. It’s a very personal experience, a real connection in everyday moments: walking together, sharing meals, and living simply in the Osa Peninsula.

    Español:

    Los viajeros se beneficiarán de un intercambio cultural al compartir la vida diaria directamente conmigo y mi familia. Es una experiencia muy personal, una conexión real en los momentos cotidianos: caminar juntos, compartir comidas y vivir de manera sencilla en la Península de Osa.

  • Help

    Help

    English:

    — Language practicing and cultural exchange.

    Also needed, but not mandatory:

    — Help with everything related to SEO, organic marketing, and improvements to our website.
    — We would also like the little ones in the house to learn languages, so we also accept people who want to fulfill that role.

    Español:

    — Práctica de idiomas e intercambio cultural.

    También se necesita, aunque no es obligatorio:

    — Ayuda con todo lo relacionado con SEO, marketing orgánico y mejoras en nuestro sitio web.
    — También nos gustaría que los pequeños de la casa aprendan idiomas, así que aceptamos personas que quieran cumplir ese rol.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    English: I’m looking to practice German and English, and I’m excited to start learning French. In return, I offer Spanish. Español: Busco practicar alemán e inglés, y estoy entusiasmado por empezar a aprender francés. A cambio, ofrezco español.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    English:

    We do not ask volunteers to camp. They will have a place in the house.
    Our meals are pretty typical of a tico, rice, beans and protein.

    Español:

    No pedimos a los voluntarios que acampen. Tendrán un lugar en la casa.
    Nuestras comidas son bastante típicas de un tico: arroz, frijoles y proteína.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    English:

    Helpers can do whatever they like, swimming on the beach or hanging out on the property during their spare time.

    Español:

    Los voluntarios pueden hacer lo que quieran en su tiempo libre, ya sea nadar en la playa o pasar el rato en la propiedad.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    English: We don’t have a special space, but there is internet. You can just get comfortable at a chair and table in the house. Español: No tenemos un espacio especial, pero sí hay internet. Podés ponerte cómodo en una silla y una mesa en la casa.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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