Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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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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San José, Costa Rica

Contribute to organic permaculture in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica
We are interested hosting mature volunteers interested in the land – as a lifestyle, ========= Soon we will begin the coffee season. Since we have only a few hundred organic coffee plants, we pick and process it all ourselves. In addition, we have ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help a family with homeschooling in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Kaya is 16 and will be studying Grade 12 level material starting September 2026. The next opening for Workawayers will be October 1st, 2026. I would love if that person could stay until close to Christmas. I accept people who are willing to stay ......
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San José, Costa Rica

Learn about natural health while helping with social media near San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
Hola! I'm Raven. Originally from Canada, I wandered into Costa Rica 30 years ago while backpacking from Tierra del Fuego to Northern Canada. I immediately fell in love with the land and the people. And while it has changed dramatically in the last ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Live in the rainforest and join me at my treehouses in Cocles, Costa Rica
Current dates needed: Looking for a couple or a singles that’s not all about partying and can stay for at least 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 ......

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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! 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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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Live like a local, help and learn on an off grid, solar and sustainable farm in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Our place is a living, growing family dream — and we’d love for you to be part of it. Currently looking for two Eco Admin workawayers to help with the day-to-day organisation of our project — a mix of light administrative tasks, helping with ......
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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. AUGUST TIL SEP 2026 We are currently looking for volunteer who can stay for 8 weeks or longer. JAN 2027 ONGOING 2 VOLUNTEERS 🌱 Important Note 🌱 This is a ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Enjoy our fun, relaxed atmosphere with spectacular views near Utiva, Costa Rica
My wife and I have a beautiful home surrounded by rainforest near Uvita on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast. We are just a three-minute drive from Playa Hermosa, one of the area’s most popular and beautiful beaches. It is a wonderful place for ......
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San José, Costa Rica

Join us in the jungle and beaches of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Dear Adventurer, WELCOME to our charming hotel and hostel, situated on the edge of the jungle between the lively towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. This is an exceptional opportunity for anyone eager to immerse themselves in the ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Building a natural pool, and various projects at a sustainable jungle home near Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
An off-grid 1.5 hectare property in a beautiful jungle setting. The house is solar-powered, with water capture from the roof, solar hot water, and fibre-optic internet connection. It has stunning views, overlooking cow pasture, jungle and the ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Easy going, animal loving travellers welcome to join us in Punta Banco, Costa Rica
I have a small farm in Costa Rica where in the past 4 years I have built my home, planted fruit trees and flowering plants, and started rescuing animals and re-homing them when possible. We currently have 10 dogs, 3 cats, 9 pigs, 3 goats and 2 cows. ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Join us with tourists on a small agri-tourism farm in the jungle near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
We are a 100-acre tropical agri-tourism farm located in the foothills of the jungle northeast of Quepos with 5 horses, chickens, 3 dogs, and a cat. Most of the land is secondary and primary forest which we try to protect or improve (as regards the ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Join our cozy hostel in the heart of Monteverde, Costa Rica
Experience local life in the mountains of Costa Rica! Our historic hostel is a casual, friendly space in the very center of Santa Elena, Monteverde. We receive thousands of travelers each year-- from solo travelers, to backpacking couples, to ......
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about 8 days ago

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Wildlife reserve in Naranjito, Costa Rica
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 generation of ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Share our lifestyle in Hone Creek, Costa Rica
Originally from Switzerland , we own a land, my mom, my sister and I in Hone Creek in the caribe side of Costa Rica 🇨🇷. We are very well located near shops and bus stop. 5 km from Puerto Viejo and 8 from Cahuita. The sea is less than 5 km away and ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Join us in beach town of Puerto Viejo. Costa Rica
Immediate need - August 2026. I'm looking for a person (or persons) good at making social media content. I also need someone good at making reels. I have most of the video footage shot already; I just need help putting them together. I own a real ......
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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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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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Alajuela, Costa Rica

Share daily life and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR AUGUST SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER, 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 like to share ......
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