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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

    Hi, my name is Allan. I’m a local tour guide and wildlife spotter from Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Together with my close family, we welcome travelers to share our simple life by the sea. You’ll have a private room at my place with internet, kitchen, and breakfast on most days.

    Daily life here is about connection: walking around the village, visiting the beach and rivers, cooking together, and sharing stories about culture and nature. Language exchange happens naturally in everything we do. I’d love to improve my German (intermediate–advanced) and my French (beginner), while helping you learn Spanish. I also speak English at a high level, so communication is easy.

    If you enjoy spending time with children, you can also help my sister’s kids practice new languages. They already understand some English, and we’d love for them to hear more German and French too. For this role we usually prefer women, as that’s who the kids feel most comfortable with, but it’s not a strict rule.

    With us, you won’t just find a place to stay. You’ll find a family to share meals with, beaches to explore, languages to practice, and a slower rhythm of life to enjoy.


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    Español

    Hola, mi nombre es Allan. Soy guía local y experto en observación de fauna silvestre en Bahía Drake, Costa Rica. Junto con mi familia cercana recibimos viajeros para compartir nuestra vida sencilla junto al mar. Tendrás una habitación privada en mi casa, con internet, cocina y desayuno la mayoría de los días.

    La vida aquí se trata de conexión: caminar por el pueblo, visitar la playa y los ríos, cocinar juntos y compartir historias sobre cultura y naturaleza. El intercambio de idiomas surge de manera natural en todo lo que hacemos. Me encantaría mejorar mi alemán (nivel intermedio–avanzado) y mi francés (principiante), mientras te ayudo a aprender español. También hablo inglés a un nivel alto, así que la comunicación es sencilla.

    Si disfrutás pasar tiempo con niños, también podés ayudar a los hijos de mi hermana a practicar otros idiomas. Ellos ya entienden algo de inglés y nos encantaría que escuchen más alemán y francés. Para este rol solemos preferir mujeres, porque es con quienes los niños se sienten más cómodos, aunque no es una regla estricta.

    Con nosotros no solo vas a encontrar un lugar donde hospedarte. Vas a encontrar una familia con quien compartir comidas, playas por explorar, idiomas que practicar y un ritmo de vida más tranquilo para disfrutar.

  • 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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