Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Learn about our sustainable projects and experience authentic mountain life in Santa Elena, 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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Join us in our jungle hotel and hostel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Dear Wonderful Volunteers, We are absolutely delighted to welcome you to our charming hotel and hostel, perfectly situated on the edge of the jungle between the lively towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio. This is an exceptional opportunity for ......
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Surrounded by nature, animals and the most amazing views in our eco resort at Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
📍 About Our Location Shores of Lake Arenal—one of the world's largest man-made lakes—we are a 33-year-old gem undergoing an exciting transformation. Our property combines a boutique hotel, craft brewery, and sustainable farm, all surrounded by ......
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Join us and live Pura Vida in the mountains of Alajuela, Costa Rica
We live in the cool refreshing hills of Alajuela, Costa Rica. Our home is in a safe, friendly, and family oriented neighborhood which is only 10 km from the SJO airport. We are centrally located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. We're only a 10 ......
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Become part of our family in Limón, Costa Rica
Hi there, I'm a Mom with 3 boys ages 9, 12 & 14. We live in a big old 5 bedroom house nestled in the jungles of Puerto Viejo, on the South Carribean Coast. We have 4 dogs; 3 poodles and 1 rescue. We live a 5 minute walk from a safe, beautiful beach ......
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Help a family with teaching and homeschooling in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
**Currently seeking someone from November 1st, 2025 . Kaya will be 16 and studying Grade 11 level material. I accept people who are willing to stay one month minimum but my preference is for you to stay 2-3 months or possibly longer if we are a ......
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Help us to create an ancestral wisdom centre in rural area of Perez Zeledón, Costa Rica
Our finca is a familial eco project which the aim is to create a school of ancestral wisdom. Our dream is to create a place where the visitors can connect with nature and themselves in order to live in harmony with their surrounding ecosystem. We ......
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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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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 our guests can find a home away from home, ......
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Join us on my beach property near Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
I live part time in Costa Rica and part time in N. California/Michigan/Austin. My adventure company specializes in waterfall rappelling and tree climbing. We live on the beach among incredible wildlife. I would like someone to assist managing ......
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Petcare 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. Looking for help January - April REQUIREMENTS: •age 28+ •must carry travel insurance Bigotes is 14 years old he's the black one with white hairs. & Vigo is 3 ......
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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. 🌱 Important Note 🌱 This is a work exchange, not a free place for holiday. We value people who are responsible, proactive, and happy to contribute with a ......
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Experience rainforest living in Drake Bay, Costa Rica
Welcome to Our Corner of Paradise! My husband and I are professional wildlife guides and we live in one of the most beautiful and biodiverse places on Earth—Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Our home is nestled in the rainforest, about a 10-minute walk from ......
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Discover community and conscious living near rivers and jungle in San Salvador De Baru, Costa Rica
We are a family of 4, we have a 5 yr, and a 1.7 yr, 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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Join our lovely guesthouse in the Caribbean, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Hello Workawayers! We are a German-Costa Rican family running a small, cozy hostel in the heart of Tortuguero. Here’s what we’re offering: - A warm, family-like atmosphere. - Simple but comfortable accommodation. - meals - The chance to ......
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Come to our family home in beautiful Tilaran, Costa Rica
We're a small family from California who relocated and now call Beautiful Costa Rica home. We live a healthy, happy life with two kids, a few dogs and a mother in law who happily followed along. A lot of days were on the go adventuring around to the ......
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Take part in a gardening project and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of La Virgen, Costa Rica
We are no longer taking short-term workaways. If you want to live in Costa Rica long term (one year plus) to try out homesteading and can take care of our farm long term, we will take care of all farm-related expenses while you try out your new ......
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Natural horsemanship in Santiago de Puriscal, Costa Rica
We are a Natural horsemanship facility and vacation rental BnB in Santiago de Puriscal Costa Rica. We look for voluteers that love to work with horses and also like a private room and kitchen.
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Head out for an adventure in the rainforest and beaches while enjoying San Jose, Costa Rica
Hey there! This is Dal (or Dali) and have recently settled in San Jose, CR, as this is an amazing city in terms of diversity and inclusion 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ I recently moved to a flat in downtown SJ with the intention of building a safe space to host ......
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Help at an off-grid learning center while exploring wildlife in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Hello! I'm Allison, and my neighbors and I run an off-grid educational center, El Cerrito. People come to stay with us to learn both the concrete skills of building, planting, and troubleshooting off-grid systems, but also the lived philosophy of ......
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