Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Connect with our small community at a peaceful oasis not far from the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica
🌿 Welcome to our little green corner of Costa Rica Nestled in the rolling green hills behind the Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve, our small rural village is a peaceful haven where life still flows at a gentle, authentic pace . This is real Costa ......
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Farmstay and community engagement in San Salvador de Baru, Costa Rica
WHO AM I? My name is Sam and I live in a magical little place on the side of a mountain in the South Pacific side of Costa Rica with Jesus, 7 cats, my two kids (half the time), and one dog. The property is secluded, private, quiet.... several acres ......
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Nature inspired community school in Aguacate, Costa Rica
We are a small, nature-inspired community school located in the lush rainforest near Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. Rooted in freedom, creativity, and connection to the land, our open-space homeschooling co-op serves a diverse group of students with ......
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Starting a life off grid in the mountains between Punta Uva and the Panama border in Costa Rica
Dear workawayers. Thank you for looking in! We're looking for help with general garden work, starting a permaculture food garden, basic building projects (which are mostly fun) and occasional housekeeping. Stays of three weeks or more will be ......
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Go natural in nature helping our guests in Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre, Costa Rica
Our hostel is located in the rainforest on a 60 hectare property with 16 kilometers of trails, all Situated right beside the famous Corcovado National Park. A perfect opportunity for outdoor nature lovers! Our specialty is the extensive, self-guided ......
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Create a food forest in Nicoya, Costa Rica
We’re a lively older Canadian couple who swapped snow for sunshine and are now living our best life in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. We’re hands-on, love getting our fingers in the dirt (and our toes in the pool!), and believe life’s better with ......
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Join the adventure and enjoy the relaxed tropical vibe in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
We are a small hostel on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, near beautiful beaches and surrounded by jungle and wildlife. We run it with a lot of love and a family vibe. Our goal is to create a place where guests can feel at home, even if it’s just ......
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Experience life in our small farming community in San Isidro de Penas Blancas, Costa Rica
* PLEASE READ CURRENT UPDATES ON HELP BEFORE REACHING OUT. We are Katie, Eddy and Hana Ilana (our 11 year old daughter). We steward a rustic home and property which is continually blossoming into Katie’s Medicinal Plant Education & Healing ......
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Help with gardening and DIY project while exploring the natural beauty of Guápiles, Costa Rica
Hello travelers, thank you for taking the time to read our profile :) I am Jennifer and I’m starting a lodging project in Jimenez, a beautiful off the grid place to enjoy Nature. We have woodworking, welding and basic electrical knowledge we can ......
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Help and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR MARCH / APRIL , 2026 MAINTAINING FRUIT TREES, COFFEE, FOREST AND TRAILS WE HAVE 21 YEARS HOSTING EXPERIENCE AND HAVE CREATED A DETAILED PROFILE SO PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. welcome to our ......
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Huge bird sanctuary and coffee plantation in San Isidro de Heredia, Costa Rica
Hi, I'm Phil originally from San Diego. We have a gorgeous 2 acre meditation garden set in part of our coffee plantation overlooking Costa Rica's central valley in the hills of San Isidro de Heredia. A region that produces some of Costa Rica's ......
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Live and help on an ecological, local and 100% solar-powered farm, near Monteverde, Costa Rica
We are an organic place where you can live with a zero carbon footprint — a place created to care for nature, animals, and plants. Nestled deep in the tropical Costa Rican cloud rainforest, our off-grid farm is on the road to becoming ......
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Stay in a family home and create a botanical garden with us in San Ramon, Costa Rica
Hello beautiful people! 🌎✨ We are a Costa Rica–based project creating immersive international experiences that bring people together through gastronomy, culture, and meaningful human connection. Our events are a vibrant blend of international ......
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Join us in our small beach surfer town in a national park in Playa Grande, Costa Rica
OPEN CURRENTLY - please read before sending your message of interest! Do not apply if you are not comfortable with the positions open. You must be comfortable with relaxing, slow pace, beach, and hammocks. These months are not for people coming to ......
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Join our creative boutique project above the surf in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Hi from Santa Teresa, Costa Rica 🌊🌿 We are Melanie & Silvan from Switzerland and are currently creating our boutique project – a small, design-led hideaway above the surf with ocean views and a deep love for detail. Santa Teresa is a unique mix of ......
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Educational butterfly project in Monteverde, Costa Rica
*****Heavy prioritisation on Science Communication Interns for March and April start dates of 2026. ****** We are an educational facility that has been operating for over 30 years. As one of the first tourist attractions in Monteverde, we have a ......
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Easy going, animal loving travellers welcome to join us in Punta Banco, Costa Rica
I have a small farm in Costa Rica where in the past 4 years I have built my home, planted loads of fruit trees and flowering plants, and started rescuing animals and re-homing them when possible. We currently have 12 dogs, 3 cats, 9 pigs, 3 goats ......
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Volunteer in the jungle right next to Corcovado Park, Costa Rica
Hello, We are looking for a volunteer for August , and then the Nov- Mai 2027 season. It is important that you speak Spanish in order to communicate with Channy, my husband and our guide. You will be working closely with him, assisting with ......
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Join us in beach town of Puerto Viejo. Costa Rica
We are seeking a versatile individual or couple to assist with online marketing and property upkeep in the South Caribbean. For couples or those with a mix of interests, we are also looking for assistance with light cleaning and general property ......
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Join our friendly guest house in Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica
✨ Important: Only people who read the full profile and requirements will be considered. LAT MIN OPENING POSITION : MARCH 04TH TIL MID APRIL 2026 MAY 2026 TIL JULY 2026 🌱 Important Note 🌱 This is a work exchange, not a free place for holiday. We ......
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