Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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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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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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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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Join our creative boutique project above the surf in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Hi from Santa Teresa, Costa Rica 🌊🌿 We are Melanie and Silvan from Switzerland and are currently creating our boutique project – a small, design-led hideaway above the surf with ocean views and a deep love for detail. Santa Teresa is a unique mix ......
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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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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 our family and with some fresh ideas for our eco-hostel in Quepos, Costa Rica
Now confirming 1 volunteer starting April 3, 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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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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Live and help on a local, Zero carbon footprint, 100% solar and off-grid 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 us around in our ecolodge and experience pura vida lifestyle in Cahuita, Costa Rica
We are Delphine, Bert & Lilo (our little dog), a young couple from Belgium, living in Cahuita at the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. For 3 years we have been proud owners of our ecolodge with 8 cabins (4 two-bedroom, 4 one bedroom) in Cahuita. This ......
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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. LAT MIN OPENING POSITION : MARCH 04TH TIL MID APRIL 2026 MAY 2026 TIL JULY 2026 🌱 Important Note 🌱 This is a work exchange, not a free place for holiday. We ......
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Connect with our small community at a peaceful oasis not far from the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica
Please read all information before contacting us. We can only host 1 volunteer that can work independently for mostly physical tasks during the months of July-August and September. No other months are available. 🌿 Welcome to our little green ......
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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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Step into a sanctuary for sacred plants in Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica
!! Before reading, please note that we only accept workawayers that are ready to commit to a full month minimum, thank you !! Enter the embrace of the forest, where the whispers of ancient knowledge echo through the trees and the spirit of the land ......
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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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Help a family with teaching and homeschooling in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Kaya is 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 good fit. If you have any equestrian experience it would be ......
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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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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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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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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 March 5th! We are a family owned small rental property business. Hotel & Coffee Shop. Our property was entirely hand ......
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