Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Limón, Costa Rica

Join our friendly guest house in Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica
Important: Only people who read the full profile and requirements will be considered. We are currently looking for volunteer who can stay for 8 weeks or longer in our sister brand yoga retreat starting NEXT WEEK JAN 2027 ONGOING 2 ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Experience life in the Caribbean and join our spot for travellers in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WE NEED SOMEBODY TO START AROUND THE 18 OF OCTOBER ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 ......
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about 4 hours ago

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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about 6 hours ago
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Live like a local, help and learn on an off grid, solar and sustainable farm in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
*Looking for volunteers from October 6th* Our place is a living, growing family dream — and we’d love for you to be part of it. Find this project's daily life on Instagram (ask us for the link) and have a natural look into our lifestyle ;) Currently ......
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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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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Go natural in nature helping our guests in Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre, Costa Rica
Our hostel is located in the rainforest on a 60 hectare property with 16 kilometers of trails, all Situated right beside the famous Corcovado National Park. A perfect opportunity for outdoor nature lovers! Our specialty is the extensive, self-guided ......

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Art projects, housework, gardening, and more—in a home surrounded by nature in Quepos, Costa Rica
Hola from Costa Rica! 👋🙂🌴 My name is Nick, I'm a naturalist and a marine biologist by training. I try to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, I have experience in all types of martial arts and sports in general, I'm a good cook and am very ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Starting a life off grid in the mountains between Punta Uva and the Panama border in Costa Rica
Dear workawayers. Thank you for looking in! we're looking for help with general garden work, starting a permaculture food garden, basic building projects (which are mostly fun) and occasional housekeeping. We're also interested in finding ......
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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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about 16 hours ago
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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 1 hour 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 2 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 6 hours 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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about 3 days ago

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help with outdoor projects and enjoy beautiful nature in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
My name is Joshua and live in Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, 12 km from Puerto Jimenez the gateway to Corcovado National Park where the jungle meets the ocean. The property is comprised of 2.5 acres (1 hectare) with cabins ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Take part in our sustainable lifestyle and rainforest reserve in Cañaza de Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
My name is Manuel. I was born and raised on the Osa Peninsula, where I own a traditional old finca located in the middle of the jungle. My husband is French-Costa Rican and has lived in Costa Rica for over 10 years. Our project is to create a food ......
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about 8 hours ago

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Share daily life and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR SEPTEMBER OCTOBER, November and December, 2026 MAINTAINING FRUIT TREES, COFFEE, FOREST AND TRAILS THREE WEEKS MINIMUM STAY. NO use of ALCOHOL or controlled substances. Welcome to our home and a paradise we have found which we ......
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about 7 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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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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about 10 hours ago

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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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