Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Experience life in the Caribbean and join our spot for travellers in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Please note: We only plan about 1–2 months ahead, so please apply only if you meet the requirements (check: ✅ What we are looking for) and are genuinely interested in coming soon. ➡️ Available start dates: * end of February 2026 (20/21/22 of ......
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Sacred postpartum season in nature in Costa Rica
We are a conscious family living in a beautiful, secluded natural area of Costa Rica, surrounded by waterfalls, rivers, cows, sheep, chickens, birds and you can hear the howler monkeys in the distance. Life here is simple, green and deeply connected ......
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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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Share our family life living close to the Caribbean beach in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
We are Britta (mum), Alma (9) and Juli (6) and live in our beautiful open house on the Caribbean coast in Costa Rica. We have a large garden with many fruit trees, herbs and other edible plants. We have a dog and 2 cats. Juli has Down syndrome. I, ......
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Plant medicine retreat & regenerative living, jungle stewardship near Corcovado, Costa Rica
We are a plant medicine retreat center and regenerative living project rooted in the rainforest of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, near Corcovado National Park — one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Throughout the year, we host small, ......
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Help with petsitting while enjoying San Jose, Costa Rica
Hey there! This is Dal, josefine born and raised. I have recently returned to SJ and decided to settle here, as this is an amazing city in terms of diversity and inclusion 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ I host in my flat in downtown SJ with the intention of building a ......
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Horse lovers welcome in Pinilla, Costa Rica
Hello, Workawayers! We’re excited to introduce you to our beautiful farm located in San Jose de Pinilla, just a short distance from the vibrant beach town of Tamarindo. Our place is a perfect blend of equestrian passion and natural beauty, and we ......
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Help with gardening and bird care on our ecological farm in San Ignacion de Acosta, Costa Rica
Hello our farm is located in the town of Llano Bonito - Acosta - San Jose - Costa Rica. We have the honor and blessing of living in a natural paradise, surrounded by pure green, we are dedicated to organic and natural agriculture and poultry ......
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Grow, learn and live off-grid in the jungle of Savegre, Costa Rica
Hi, I’m Mickey, the caretaker and manager of the farm. In 2021, I made the decision to leave the rat race behind and move to Costa Rica in search of a more peaceful, self-sustaining, and fulfilling way of life. Since then, I’ve been dedicating my ......
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Help co-create a digital detox and learn about sustainable living in Río Frío, Costa Rica
My name is Mary, and I’m here to welcome and connect volunteers to our beautiful finca 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, reconnect with nature, ......
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Explore paradise and create lasting memories with us in Pococi, Costa Rica
Meet Your Future Volunteer Host: The Passionate Paradise Executive! Who Am I? Hello there! I’m a passionate individual with a strong character dedicated to developing environmentally sustainable business models. I believe in making the world a ......
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Nature, beautiful beaches, and afro-caribbean culture in Cahuita, Costa Rica
We are managing the Lodge in Cahuita. We need happy volunteers willing to help with energy
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Join our travellers lodge on my peaceful farm in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Workaway note: Please contact this host in Spanish and english. Hello my name is Elias and I work as a tour guide for Corcovado National Park, I'm 37 years old. My family of 4 brothers have a project for providing information and tours in ......
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Join us at our school and enjoy beautiful beaches in the world in Nosara, Costa Rica
I run a small homeschool group of tenth graders out of my home in Nosara Costa Rica. I am in search of a passionate teacher who understands the challenges and blessings of leading students this age. My ideal candidate is a level headed, healthy ......
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Discover community and conscious living in San Salvador De Baru, Costa Rica
We are a family of 4, we have a 5 yr, and a 22 month, also living with us on the farm, 3 dogs, 3 cats, a peacock, and plenty of chickens. We are vegetarians, we are into permaculture, and into taking care of our planet in our daily responsibilities, ......
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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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Help with outdoor projects and enjoy beautiful nature in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
My name is Josue (Joshua), and I live in Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Gateway to Corcovado NP, jungle meets the ocean in an area that is a little blast from the past. 1 month minimum stay. Dos Brazos borders the world ......
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Help around a hostel in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
We have a hostel administrator, 2 receptionist, and 1 person who carries out cleaning tasks. Contamos con un administrador del hostel, 2 recepcionista, y 1 persona que realiza las labores de limpieza
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Join us at our beachfront hostel in Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Hey guys! We are a hostel / cabinas in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica. We'd love to get some volunteers here for help with a few reception shifts / week and also possibly some art work, maintenance (mostly painting), gardening and carpenter ......
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English speaker to join our homeschooling family in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Hello! We are a family with 2 children (8&10) we would like to receive female do exchanges to help improve our languages. We live near several good beaches for snorkeling or surfing. Hola! Somos una familia con 2 niños (8&10) nos gustaría recibir ......
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