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Join Us in Beautiful Turrialba, Costa Rica! Help Us Build a Sustainable Retreat!
We are Gabriel and Suellen, and we own a small dragon fruit (pitahaya) plantation and a property that we are continuously reforesting to enhance the natural beauty and biodiversity of the area. We are looking for a skilled individual with welding and construction knowledge to help us complete a unique guests house to welcome tourists who want to explore this stunning region.
What We Offer:
Accommodation: Stay in an unfinished steel cabin (guest house) with breathtaking views of the Turrialba Volcano.
Meals: Enjoy three delicious meals a day made from fresh, local ingredients, including produce from our own farm.
Cultural Exchange: Immerse yourself in the local culture, learn Spanish, and participate in community workshops.
Free time: Explore nearby natural attractions, such as the Pacuare River, national parks, and indigenous reserves.
What We Are Looking For:
Skills: Proficiency in welding and general construction. Experience with eco-friendly building practices is a plus.
Commitment: Enthusiastic individuals who are eager to contribute to our sustainable tourism project and help us create a welcoming space for future visitors.
Attitude: Positive, hardworking, and adaptable to living and working in a rural setting.
Your Role:
- Lead welding and construction tasks to finalize the steel cabin.
- Participate in reforestation efforts and maintenance of the dragon fruit plantation.
- Collaborate with us to implement innovative and sustainable building solutions.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Interests
Books
History
Van life
Culture
Self development
Sustainability
Hiking
Nature
Outdoor activities
Beach
Mountain
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are Costa Ricans, but we are not originally from this part of the country. We spend most of our time here because we work remotely. We have many ideas to make our property more eco-friendly, but we don't always have the technical knowledge. We speak Spanish most of the time, but we would also like to practice English and other languages.
Help
What We Are Looking For:
Skills: Proficiency in welding and general construction. Experience with eco-friendly building practices is a plus.
Commitment: Enthusiastic individuals who are eager to contribute to our sustainable tourism project and help us create a welcoming space for future visitors.
Attitude: Positive, hardworking, and adaptable to living and working in a rural setting.
Your Role:
- Lead welding and construction tasks to finalize the steel cabin.
- Participate in reforestation efforts and maintenance of the dragon fruit plantation.
- Collaborate with us to implement innovative and sustainable building solutions.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Most of the time, we interact with people who speak Spanish. We live in a rural area with many opportunities to learn Costa Rican cooking, engage in adventure sports, and enjoy nature.
Accommodation
It is a three-story cabin made of steel, recently constructed but not yet finished. It has water, electricity, and very little furniture.
We offer both food/meals/ingredients and accommodation.
What else ...
Currently, we are looking for someone to do welding and construction work, but we might also need help later on with decoration, landscaping, and gardening.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We would also like to be digital nomads. After helping us with the construction tasks we need, there are multiple spaces where you can work on your projects, business, or virtual tasks.
Space for parking camper vans
Although we have space for camping, we still do not have a dedicated sanitary service or shower for camping. Our parking area is not very spacious for large vehicles. Vehicular access can be more difficult in the winter due to mud.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week, 2 days off // 5 horas diarias, 5 días por semana, 2 días libres
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I couldn't say which was better. I was able to eat some fabulous typical Costa Rican dishes. I also went to a dance class. The work was super fun and I got to paint and collect leaves. We talked a lot and I learnt a lot about Costa Rica! Without doubt the best workaways I've ever had...… read more
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I couldn't say which was better. I was able to eat some fabulous typical Costa Rican dishes. I also went to a dance class. The work was super fun and I got to paint and collect leaves. We talked a lot and I learnt a lot about Costa Rica! Without doubt the best workaways I've ever had...… read more
