Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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about 9 hours ago

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Share daily life and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
EVERY WORD OF THIS PROFILE IS WRITTEN BY FRANKLIN . PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU FIND SOMETHING MISSPELLED . NOW INTERVIEWING FOR SEPTEMBER OCTOBER, November and December, 2026 and January 2027 WE ARE MAINTAINING FRUIT TREES, COFFEE, FOREST AND ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Step into a sanctuary for sacred plants in Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica
Enter the embrace of the forest, where the whispers of ancient knowledge echo through the trees and the spirit of the land calls. This is a sacred space devoted to the reclamation and preservation of humanity’s ancestral wisdom, a treasure in ......
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Alajuela, Costa Rica

Join us for lively ecotourism and simple life on a natural farm in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Hi everyone! We are Vera from the Czech Republic and Eduardo from Costa Rica. Together we take care of a beautiful and lively place, close to San Pedro de Poás, Alajuela – about 20 minutes from the San José airport and not far from the Poás ......
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about 6 days ago

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Live in our beautiful and unique place and help with some projects in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Hi! I haven’t been on here in a while — hence the low reply rate — but don’t let that scare you off. We genuinely need help starting DEC 1st and love having good people around. (Check the schedule for available months.) We’re a small family-run ......
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San José, Costa Rica

Help us to create a center of ancestral wisdom in rural Perez Zeledón, Costa Rica
We are a Finca, a family eco-project that aims to create a school of ancestral wisdom. Our dream is to create a place where visitors can connect with nature & themselves and to learn to live in harmony with their surrounding ecosystem. Growing ......
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about 4 hours ago

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Wildlife reserve in Naranjito, Costa Rica
Looking for : - construction and maintenance - Social media manager - Tour guide - Volunteers and interns for wildlife rescue center - Volunteer coordinator IMPORTANT: We are looking for people that are willing to commit for at least 2 months. We ......
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Alajuela, Costa Rica

Stay near a forest and help create an organic garden near La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Hola from Costa Rica! We live in a little town called "El Bosque". We are a family of four, two adults and two daughters. Our house is surrounded by nature where we see a lot of birds everyday. We practice sports. We do not have pets. In the back ......
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San José, Costa Rica

Learn about natural health while helping with social media near San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
Hola! I'm Raven. Originally from Canada, I wandered into Costa Rica 30 years ago while backpacking from Tierra del Fuego to Northern Canada. I immediately fell in love with the land and the people. And while it has changed dramatically in the last ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help at our rural place near Playa Pilon, Costa Rica
Please review availability on our calendar before sending a message. We are an English couple (Hollie & Tomas) who have fallen in love with Costa Rica and decided we wanted our own slice of paradise in the land of Pura Vida. We love the healthy ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Learn about our sustainable projects and experience authentic mountain life in Nicoya, Costa Rica
Welcome to our little mountain home and heart-driven project tucked away near Sámara, Costa Rica. This is a place where animals, nature, and people come together — surrounded by forest, fresh air, and unforgettable sunsets. Life here moves at a ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Experience life with an off-grid family in Jacó, Costa Rica
We are Jane, Denis and our 9-year-old son, a family living off-grid on a finca in Quebrada Amarilla, in the hills near Jacó on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast. Our house runs on its own electricity system and water from our community well, and ......
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Cartago, Costa Rica

Learn about organic farming and animal husbandry on a tropical farm in Turrialba, Costa Rica
We are an organic family run farm producing a variety of crops, some for market and some for our consumption. We have dairy cows for elaborating yoghurt, cheese and butter. Sometimes chickens and other animals mainly for our consumption. We apply ......
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San José, Costa Rica

Join us on our eco-farm in the mountains near San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
Truly, it’s a paradise with fresh spring water, away from the sounds of the city, just nature and animals. We are Expats in Costa Rica and have here a Eco Project. Our Property is 2,5 hectares big with river and an amazing view of San Isidro de ......
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about 6 days ago

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Create the most beautiful home with us on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
English Version: Who we are and where we live We are Steffi and Karsten from Germany. Since May 2024, we can call 4 hectares of land on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica our own little paradise. In May 2019, we shipped our camper to Canada and ......
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about 21 days ago

Limón, Costa Rica

Interact with the community and experience rural life in Limón, Costa Rica
This is a sanctuary for Cows and Pigs, a small farm, nestled into a hilly patch of jungle 5km back from the Caribbean Sea. Its a place of peace and solace. An opportunity for people to get up close and personal with farm animals and their sentient ......
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about 2 days ago

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Discover the jungle while taking part in a regenerative reconnection project in Cortes, Costa Rica
We provide three meals a day for volunteers. The food is plentiful, healthy and made from natural, unprocessed ingredients. Meals are mainly prepared by me, Mélanie, one of the project’s founders. Volunteers may occasionally be asked to help with ......
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San José, Costa Rica

Join us at our place for self-discovery and harmony with nature in San Jose de Rivas, Costa Rica
Our Retreat Center is truly a hidden gem, nestled in the mountains of the “Land of Eternal Waters,” the Chirripo Mountains of Costa Rica. This is a place for self-discovery and harmony with nature. It’s a haven where you can come home to yourself ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help a family with homeschooling in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Kaya is 16 and will be studying Grade 12 level material starting September 2026. If you can only stay one month I will consider if I don't have other applicants who want a longer stay. I accept people who are willing to stay one month minimum ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Outdoor tasks and home help by the beach in Uvita de Osa, Costa Rica
Please Do not contact me if there is not availability on the Calendar - thanks Hello there, my name is Pamela! I first used Workaway last year while traveling through Europe, and it was truly one of the best experiences I have ever had in my ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help co-create a digital detox and learn about sustainable living in Río Frío, Costa Rica
Hello, this is Ocho, and we are here to welcome and connect volunteers to our beautiful finca of 140 hectares in the jungle of Costa Rica, about one and a half hours away from Santa Teresa. We are creating a space for people who want to slow down, ......
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