Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Help welcome at our off-grid regenerative permaculture farm in the Diamante Valley, Costa Rica
Hola! We are Justin and Paulina and our farm is an off the grid regenerative permaculture farm and healing center located in the Diamante Valley of Costa Rica; a lush jungle valley with an abundance of rivers, waterfalls, flora, and fauna. Our farm ......
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Live and help on an ecological, local and 100% solar-powered farm, near Monteverde, Costa Rica
We are an organic place where you can live with a zero carbon footprint — a place created to care for nature, animals, and plants. Nestled deep in the tropical Costa Rican cloud rainforest, our off-grid farm is on the road to becoming ......
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The Castle Life in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Hi! I haven't been on here for a while - that's why my reply rate is so low but don't be afraid anymore, we need help starting May 6th We are a family owned small rental property business. Our property was entirely hand built by my dad over the ......
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Educational butterfly project in Monteverde, Costa Rica
*** We are taking short-term volunteers for the middle of April (approx 2-3 weeks) ***** *****Heavy prioritisation on Science Communication Interns (approx 10 week duration) for April start dates of 2026. ****** We are an educational facility ......
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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. Stays of three weeks or more will be ......
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Become part of our daily life and experience the Caribbean lifestyle in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Hello We are a small, family-run hotel located in Puerto Viejo, Playa Chiquita, one of the most peaceful and beautiful areas of the Costa Rican Caribbean. Our place has four bungalows, a swimming pool, green areas, Wi-Fi, private parking, and a ......
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Join me on my nature retreat in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
We are beachfront, with a surf spot right in front in a remote, off-grid location under the world's most biodiverse rainforest. We also have a native wellness center with a sweat lodge, cold plunge, etc. This sounds amazing, but it's also raw since ......
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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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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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Help and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR MARCH / APRIL , 2026 MAINTAINING FRUIT TREES, COFFEE, FOREST AND TRAILS WE HAVE 21 YEARS HOSTING EXPERIENCE AND HAVE CREATED A DETAILED PROFILE SO PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. welcome to our ......
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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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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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Join us in our jungle hotel and hostel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Dear Wonderful Volunteer, 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 National Park. This is an exceptional ......
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Connect with our small community at a peaceful oasis not far from the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica
🌿 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, authentic pace . This is real Costa ......
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Nature inspired community school in Aguacate, Costa Rica
We are a small, nature-inspired community school located in the lush rainforest near Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. Rooted in freedom, creativity, and connection to the land, our open-space homeschooling co-op serves a diverse group of students with ......
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Create a food forest in Nicoya, Costa Rica
We’re a lively older Canadian couple who swapped snow for sunshine and are now living our best life in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. We’re hands-on, love getting our fingers in the dirt (and our toes in the pool!), and believe life’s better with ......
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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 guests can feel at home, even if it’s just ......
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Experience life in our small farming community in San Isidro de Penas Blancas, Costa Rica
* PLEASE READ CURRENT UPDATES ON HELP BEFORE REACHING OUT. We are Katie, Eddy and Hana Ilana (our 11 year old daughter). We steward a rustic home and property which is continually blossoming into Katie’s Medicinal Plant Education & Healing ......
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Help with gardening and DIY project while exploring the natural beauty of Guápiles, Costa Rica
Hello travelers, thank you for taking the time to read our profile :) I am Jennifer and I’m starting a lodging project in Jimenez, a beautiful off the grid place to enjoy Nature. We have woodworking, welding and basic electrical knowledge we can ......
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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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