Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Be part of our conscious community and share your artistic talents in Ojochal, Costa Rica
Hello Volunteers ~ Thank you for checking us out! We are seeking volunteers to help with the evolving vision for our 5 acre vacation property. We are in a time of transition and considering different options for what this beautiful land can be. ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Help with our resort project near the beach in Potrero, Costa Rica
Boutique resort in the Pacific Coast region of Costa Rica. We are a small luxury resort mostly catering to large groups such as weddings, divorce parties, family reunions, birthday parties. We have 3 salt-water pools and extensive gardens. There are ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of this place while learning from us on the Pacific coast, Costa Rica
You will get to live in paradise. The remote pristine beaches and rainforest of Costa Rica are rich with wildlife. I am looking for a volunteer that can commit for 4 week minimum if we are a good fit. You will reconnect with nature while visiting ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Immerse yourself in nature and surf in our small beach town in Dominical de Osa, Costa Rica
We are a super friendly small family of 3 plus our very old dachshund dog, Lando. We own and operate our restaurant along with our 4 boutique rooms. My husand manages the restaurant and I manage the rooms, we work together to get all aspects of our ......
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Alajuela, Costa Rica

Pet care and relaxation at a beautiful cabin with volcanic view in Quesada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
hi! i am meli a costa rican music producer and the guardian of this beautiful land. Come chill at home and take care of a cute dog and a kitty cat. ideally people that wanna realx and chill at home most of the time :) Looking for: - dog trainer ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Give a hand around the cat rescue, surrounded by the jungle in Cahuita, Costa Rica
Dreaming of waking up to the sounds of the jungle, living minutes from Caribbean beaches, and making a life-changing impact on animals in need? Your tropical rescue adventure starts here! Hi! I’m Marlies. For the past 7 years, I’ve been running the ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Learn about organic farming on our serene property in the hills of San Vito, Costa Rica
Hello, we are Colin and Tiffany from the U.S., who are now full time residers in rural Costa Rica. We are a newly married couple that shares an interest in being self-reliant.  This interest was so strong that it brought us to Central America, where ......
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San José, Costa Rica

Petsitting in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica
(2 weeks minimum)- pet sitting As tourism is eagerly being pushed onto the Guanacaste and the rainforest regions, specially since opening Liberia's international airport, San Jose's reputation has suspiciously gotten worse. Yet, data shows that at ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Create a food forest in Nicoya, Costa Rica
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has taken the time to message us and apply to come and work with us here in our little piece of paradise in the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula! 🌴☀️ We truly appreciate every message and all of the interest in sharing ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Share our lifestyle in Hone Creek, Costa Rica
Originally from Switzerland , we own a land, my mom, my sister and I in Hone Creek in the caribe side of Costa Rica 🇨🇷. We are very well located near shops and bus stop. 5 km from Puerto Viejo and 8 from Cahuita. The sea is less than 5 km away and ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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 4.5 years I have built my home and started rescuing animals and re-homing them when possible. We currently have 10 dogs, 3 cats, 9 pigs, 3 goats and 2 cows. I am vegan and love to cook and share ......
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about 6 hours ago

Limón, Costa Rica

Join our international team and discover sunny Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
My name is Levi, and i manage a small hotel in Playa Negra, close to Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. I enjoy meeting people from different countries and creating a welcoming experience where everyone feels like part of the team. ......
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about 23 days ago

Limón, Costa Rica

Help in a lodge in Cahuita, Provincia de Limón, Costa Rica
This is a property dedicated to short-term rentals, mainly through platforms online. It is located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, surrounded by tropical nature. The property consists of two houses, one with three bedrooms and the other with ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Come live on the beach in Nosara, Costa Rica
We are surfers, gardeners, lovers of the earth, animals, and each other living in Nosara, Costa Rica on the beach. We are looking for like minded earth lovers to help with projects for nursery and seed house and all things garden. We are also open ......
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about 21 days ago

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Help us out in our beach lodge in Cabuya on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
8 years ago, together with my partner Ceci (and sons Kai & Liam) we took over the administration of a hotel in the small town of Cabuya. After doing some important renovations (which never seem to end!) we are now running it and could use some help! ......

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help welcome at our eco-cabins in Uvita, Costa Rica
Our eco cabins are situated just steps from the beautiful beaches of Marino Ballena National Park, a lush oasis on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. You will share the duties with the property managers who also live on site. We are looking for a ......
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San José, Costa Rica

Join us in the jungle and beaches of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Dear Adventurer, WELCOME to our charming hotel and hostel, situated on the edge of the jungle between the lively towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. This is an exceptional opportunity for anyone eager to immerse themselves in the ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help us grow an organic farm and developing homestead beside the Savegre River 🌱
Hey there! We’re Erez and Tali—an Israeli couple in our early 40s, husband and wife, best friends, and a superhero team with 2 big dogs, 7 cats, around 100 chickens, several ducks, and whichever wild creatures decide to visit that day. 🐶🐱 The Ranch ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Join us at our wildlife sanctuary surrounded by jungle of Nosara, Costa Rica
***** Only accepting volunteers for a minimum commitment of 2 months -******* Our Wildlife Sanctuary’s mission is to provide a permanent, spacious sanctuary and ongoing care for wildlife that, due to psychological or physical injury, it is not ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Connect with our small community at a peaceful oasis not far from the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica
No volunteers needed anymore for 2026 🌿 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, ......
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