Finishing a Dream Project in the Paradise that is the Caribe Sur - Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon

Costa Rica

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22/09/2020
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2020

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My name is Manuel and I'm from Italy. I have two children, two dogs and a cat. I've been living in Cocles for the last 15 years and I work as a contractor in the Caribe Sur.
My passion is construction work, that's why I've built two Jungle lofts and still have two more projects to work on; my own house and another loft. My properties are located in the Jungle, so you can see sloths, monkeys, coatis and many more animals around here and even the beach is very close to where I live. I tried to finish the work by myself but there are many things that have to be finished and I urgently need help.

Personal skills:
- at least 25 years old
- an outgoing person
- communicative
- eager to work
- pet-loving
- spontaneous
- able to work in a team

Please send an application at least seven days before your arrival.

I'm looking forward to work with you and realizing my hostel project on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.

Pura vida,

Manu
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Help
Volunteers skills:
- working experience is very good but also unskilled people are more than welcome
- open for every kind of work that has to be done (tiling, painting, wood framing construction, mosaics, gardening, etc.)
- looking for volunteers that stay at least two week
- work twenty hours a week.
- two days off (you choose the days)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
What I offer:
- free accommodation with shared dorm, bathroom and kitchen
but:
- Volunteers will have to provide for their own meals and they share and mostly cook together
What else ...
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca offers sea related activities like surfing, snorkeling, SUP paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, boat tours, diving tours and several diving certification centers.

There is the world famous, Playa Cocles 200m from the hostel and local shops are easily accessible by foot or bike. There is a well stocked super market within walking distance from the property. And numerous cafes, sodas, restaurants, food stands and fruit vendors only meters away.

People who come help me will benefit from a pleasant and laid back environment, they will see a project shape up, learn new techniques, the Spanish language, and enjoy the pasta I cook.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
15 hours. 3 hours a day for 5 days.

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Feedback left by and about host (23)

11/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maja) for host

I really liked this place, i stayed way longer than expected! Thank you Manu, thank you Erica!!!

Actually i dont have any construction skills, so i just tried to support Erica running the Airbnb in general: i painted, i did the laundery, basic cleaning and making the beds. While the other, skilled, volunteer was supporting manu with his… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rinaldo & Vanessa) for host

Our goal with the first Workaway was to gain experience in running a B&B.
We are extremely grateful to Manu for entrusting his business completely in our care. The B&B is a triple story house that is subdivided into three fully functional apartments. It can Host between two and five guest per apartment and has a separate laundry area.
We managed… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host

Great experience volunteering in Puerto Viejo in Manu's property. He is very friendly and I spent an awesome stay with the other workawayers. The job was easy. I mostly helped maintaining the rooms and gardening. The house is perfectly located. I loved walking along the beach and playing volleyball in the evenings. The beaches are amazing!
Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne Berit)

I can highly recommend Anna as an excellent workawayer. She helped me out a lot in my property, not only doing the mosaik, also the laundry, fixing furniture, looking after my animals and she was so nice with my kids. If I asked her for help, she immediately helped *thumps up* :)
Anna really is an open person and interested in learning new things… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anne Berit) for host

I spent allmost five weeks at Manus place. I loved beeing there from the moment I arrived. I helped mostly with mosaics wich was very interesting and fun! I also helped out in the house and with the garden. Manu and his family are loving caring persons. We had a lot of fun together:grinning:. His animals are amazing and I also got new good friends… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)

Nicole s notion of order and cleanness were key to getting the common volunteers areas to work efficiently again. Her positive hands on approach to any kind of work make her a precious element in the team. Thank you for the help and the good vibes. Manu

(Excellent )

25/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host

I was volunteering at Manu's Place in November 2015 and it was an awesome experience. At that time we where a big group of volunteers and soon it felt like family. The work was easy, sometimes physically demanding but nothing you cannot handle and rich in variety (From art projects, cleaning apartments or doing laundry to painting a bathroom or… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Chelsey & Bernardo) for host

The expierence at Manu's place was amazing! We stayed for 3 weeks instead of 2! It is very nice and chill. Mostly it's gardening, cleaning or wherever he needs help in. He is a very easygoing, social and friendly guy who is always in a good mood. We loved the environment a lot, it's very close to the sea. Thank you for the great expierence Manu!

(Very good )

28/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Bárbara) for host

Volunteering in Manu's place is a good way to explore Puerto Viejo because his house it's located very close to a beautiful beach and alsoin the way to a lot of woderfull spots. The job can physicly demandimg sometimes, but it's pretty easy. Manu is a very nice host. He is a Pura Vida, as people say in Costa Rica! We stayed only 10 days because… read more

(Very good )

24/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Frida) for host

Dave is a really Good host who made us feel at Home, so is Manuel even if he was mostly busy with his building :) They are helpful and the Job is great, physicly demandimg sometimes, but easy and there are many different things to do. It is a chilled and laidback place in the jungle, but with easy access to the "Town" and the beaches around!
There… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

Better late than never!- I volunteered September 2014 for over 3 weeks.
Manu made me feel at home, and it was great spending time with his beautiful kids-going frog catching and having beach days.
Manu is easy to get along with and you can speak with him about anything, we enjoyed practacing yoga, having talks and he took me to a great sushi… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Viera) for host

I wish I could have stayed longer than one week. Manu is a great, relaxed and open minded person...fantastic place! Good luck with everything Manu!

(Excellent )

21/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Carla) for host

Thanks manu! was a nice experience working with you and all the other volunteers, like a big family. Manu is a nice owner and every morning we start with great and happy pankekes! :-) The work is different every day and I learned a lot about different skills; construction, painting, wood, gardening...
I spent six months there so... everything was… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Edmond) for host

Awesome week here with Manu and the guys, it's like a home here and everybody gets on great. I did a load of tiling work for the week.

Hanging out, cooking together, and chatting about everything under the sun. Manu has a wealth of knowledge and great to chat to for hours.

Wish I could have stayed longer but I'll definitely be back to surf… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Masha) for host

Manu, thank you so much for everything! This was my first workaway experience and I could not have asked for anything better. Manu is so caring and kind, you really feel like you are a part of a family. The work is not hard, the space is wonderful, the beach is across the road, and bars and parties are a short bike ride away. If you are thinking… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Chiqui & Kaylea) for host

My experience work trading here was spectacular :) I had so much fun painting and helping open up this hospice!! Manu is one of the nicest hosts I've had on my travels and I will never forget the feeling of family when all of the volunteers and him worked together. Super great and Right next to the beach. Wonderful times, thanks! <3

(Excellent )

04/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host

Well,

Manu is kind of a person you won't meet that often in your live. Thanks for your patience, your will, motivation, respect and the experiences.

All best,
Peter

(Excellent )

15/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Barbara & Ela) for host

Entances .. great time there, nice kitchen, lovely cat, beautiful house and so the owner- really handsome and open minded. Pasta must be good but ginger soup we enjoyed. Tasty! Hope all is going fine, good luck. Greets from cartagena to italy :)

(Excellent )

10/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea & Stephan)

(Excellent )

12/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lea & Stephan) for host

We loved the stay with Manuel in Playa Cocles, next to busy Puerto Viejo! We almost stayed three weeks and really recommend this amazing host and the great atmosphere in his beautiful handmade house. The work is fun and not too hard even for non-experienced constructors. Don't be lazy and you will have a smiling, very thankful and open-hearted… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Janina)

I ve had a great time working with Janina and Martin and living together at the project house. Since from the beginning they had a positive approach to work and a fine way of carrying out tasks. They d often come up with original and useful ideas to improve the way things were done. They mingled in the volunteer s group and we miss them. Thank You… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Martin & Janina) for host

We've spent 18 days at Manu's place and it was our first workaway experience. We felt welcome from the first moment and we couldn't have made a better choice! Manu's huge house lies in Cocles which is an absolutely beautiful place. Within 2 minutes you were at the beach and we went swimming almost every day. Also the jungle is all around you… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2014

Left by Workawayer () for host

The experience to work in the house of manuel was amazing.the atmosphere there is very nice and I felt home there on the first sight. I had to admit, that I am not bery experienced in construction, but manuel was fine with that, so I cleaned the sheets and the dormromms, helped out around zhe house, whatever work needed to be done. I had a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

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