Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Live like a local, help and learn on an off grid and solar farm in Puntarenas, 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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Help co-create a digital detox and learn about sustainable living in Río Frío, Costa Rica
My name is Mary, and I’m here to welcome and connect volunteers to our beautiful finca of 140 hectares in the jungle of Costa Rica, about one and a half hours away from Santa Teresa. We are creating a space for people who want to slow down, ......
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Help a family with homeschooling in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
SHORT STAY OPPORTUNITY - WE HAVE ONE SMALL WINDOW WHERE WE WOULD ACCEPT FOR A SHORT STAY - @ JUNE 15-JULY6TH - LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE INTEREST. Kaya is 16 and will be studying Grade 12 level material starting September 2026. The next opening ......
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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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Experience life in the Caribbean and join our spot for travellers in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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 soon. Available start dates: * 10/11/ 12 of June * beginning of July ......
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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! RIGHT NOW I'M LOOKING FOR A SPANISH TEACHER! But besides that, we're looking for help with general garden work, starting a permaculture food garden, basic building projects (which are mostly fun) and ......
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Join our family-run river lodge in Bajo de Tigre, Costa Rica
We are a small, family run eco-lodge in the heart of a Costa Rican tropical Rain-forest. We are located along the Pacuare River, one of the top ten rafting destinations in the world. Our guests generally raft into and out of the lodge. We offer an ......
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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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Language exchange with me in San Jose, Costa Rica
I would like to share experiences, making new friends, and enjoying a cultural and language exchange. I would also love to host someone who can assist with light household chores while helping me learn a new language. Im a scientific researcher ......
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Share daily life and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR MAY/ JUNE/ JULY / AUGUST , 2026 MAINTAINING FRUIT TREES, COFFEE, FOREST AND TRAILS ONE MONTH MINIMUM STAY. NO use of ALCOHOL or controlled substances. Welcome to our home and a paradise we have found which we like to share with ......
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Creative people welcome to be part of the project in Savegre, Costa Rica
We’re a small family with two young kids (4 and 6), and in January 2026 we made the big move from Germany to Costa Rica. It was something we had been dreaming about for a long time — a life that feels more connected, slower, and closer to ......
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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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Wildlife reserve and sustainable farm project in Naranjito, Costa Rica
URGENT ROLE Looking for : - Social media manager - Tour guide IMPORTANT: We are looking for people that are willing to commit for at least 1,5 months. We are a wildlife conservation/ rescue organization with 42 acres it's housed on.We are a "new ......
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A special place in the mountains of San Jose de la Montana, Costa Rica
Welcome to our project in Costa Rica! Our family has worked with the land and created for over 3 years with the vision of developing our property into a space for gathering and sharing ideas about sustainability, contemplation, healing and health ......
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Live in our beautiful and unique place and care for our animals in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Hi! I haven’t been on here in a while — hence the low reply rate — but don’t let that scare you off. We genuinely need help and love having good people around. (Check the schedule for available months.) We’re a small family-run property in Costa ......
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Live in the rainforest and join me at my treehouses in Cocles, Costa Rica
Current dates needed: Looking for a couple or a single that’s not about parties and can stay from July for 1 to 3 months this might be the place for you. If you are a couple that’s trust worthy and helping with room turnovers for guests and or ......
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Join our family and with some fresh ideas for our eco-hostel in Quepos, Costa Rica
Availability for 1 person starting August 11, 2026 Hello, Workawayers! Come live life to the fullest in Costa Rica and join our American/Costa Rican Family. I am Esteban, and with my brother Zack, we work with our two amazing Costa Rican maids, ......
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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: - garden help and permaculture. - dog trainer looking for help June onwards ......
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Help with projects on a family-run farm and lodge in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica
Welcome to our small little paradise in Palmar Sur! *Important Note*: We prefer volunteers who can stay at least a month. Please feel free to reach out either way, but priority will be given to those who can stay longer. What do you think ......
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Help us grow our gardens and experience mountain lifestyle in San Ramon, Costa Rica
Hi! My name is Carlo, our family home and growing garden project in the mountains of San Ramón, Costa Rica. We are a warm, 100% Costa Rican family who love nature, cultural exchange, good conversations and creating beautiful spaces together. Our ......
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