Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Come and inspire the little ones with me in Horquetas, Costa Rica
We are a family committed to the well-being and holistic development of children. We lead an educational and social project through a daycare center, where we provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for boys and girls, while also ......
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Educational butterfly project in Monteverde, Costa Rica
******* NO availability before May 15th !!!!! ******** 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 long-standing reputation for excellent tours and ......
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Learn about permaculture, share healthy recipes, and discover San José, Costa Rica
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: 🧹 Cleaning and housekeeping 🍱 Meal preparation 🌱 Garden maintenance ❗️𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀: Please share your available dates and main skills in the subject line. (𝘌𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦: 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦, 𝘍𝘦𝘣 15–𝘍𝘦𝘣 28, 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺, ......
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Join us as a surf camp volunteer in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Our Surf Camp is located in the jungles of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and a short ride to Playa Tamarindo beach -- We provide a unique opportunity to experience the authentic Costa Rican way of life -- Through daily surfing, camping, yoga, remote beach ......
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Get to know the locals and discover local wildlife in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Welcome to your home away from home! We are a boutique surf hostel located in a beautiful former Hacienda, just a 5-minute walk from the world-class waves of Tamarindo Beach. Managed by a fun-loving team, we pride ourselves on a relaxed, "social but ......
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Explore rural jungle life in the mountains of the Costa Rican Cloud Forest near Turrialba, Costa Rica
If we take a few days to respond, don't worry, we are probably just at the cabin and don't have service. The Project is a large, 100+ acre rain forest reserve 8 kilometers (!) into the rural mountains of Costa Rica. The cabin is often in the ......
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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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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 2 cute dogs and a kitty cat. looking for help May onwards minimum stay 2 weeks (ideally longer). REQUIREMENTS: •age ......
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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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Help care for our pets in Puerto Viejo de Limon, Costa Rica
We are a couple who offer a variety of activities, including aquatic therapy, massage, education, and lodging. We are looking for dynamic, creative, flexible, and independent people who love being in nature, are patient, and enjoy caring for pets. ......
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Come and help us create gardens and 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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Join our retreat project in Costa Rica
We are a small and passionate project focused on sustainability, nature, and conscious living. Our 10.9-hectare agroecological reserve is located in the protected area of Cerro La Carpintera, in Costa Rica, at 1,500 meters above sea level. Our ......
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Volunteer in the jungle right next to Corcovado Park, Costa Rica
Hello , We are looking for a volunteer for August 2026. 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 translation during the tours you take ......
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Permaculture farm looking for short-term agroecology warriors in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Hi, my name is Alberto. Along with my family we have started this project to produce healthy food and cultivate a sustainable lifestyle. Our vision is to create a space for learning and exchange.
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Help out in a rainforest paradise in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Host, Janet grew up in Argentina, lived in US, Kenya, Costa Rica and is fluent in Spanish. Has had the opportunity to do some traveling and enjoys being a part of the global community. Host Philip grew up in NYC is an ethologist who did research in ......
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Join us at our mini 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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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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Be a part of our family life, where the jungle meets the beach in Cocles, Costa Rica
We own and run a small rental property on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, home to some of the best beaches in the world! Punta Uva and Arrecife are just a 10 min drive! Our home is 7 minutes walk to Cocles beach. Close by to the Jaguar Rescue ......
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A yoga retreat in paradise where you can make a difference in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Volunteering here is unlike any other work-exchange experience. You won't just be passing through — you'll become a genuine part of how this place breathes and functions. Our community is a living ecosystem: guests on transformative retreats, ......
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Ayurvedic wellness in the beautiful Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Hello Fellow wonderful workawayers! I am so grateful to this community and all of the friendships I have made and the continued assistance I have received. At the moment I have a few more projects on my land, and would LOVE to hear from you if you ......
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