Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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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. We're particularly looking for a ......
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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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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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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: * ASAP * 03/04 May * 20 May Looking for a ......
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Help with petsitting while enjoying San Jose, Costa Rica
Hey there! This is Dal, josefine born and raised. I have recently returned to SJ and decided to settle here, as this is an amazing city in terms of diversity and inclusion 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ I host in my flat in downtown SJ with the intention of building ......
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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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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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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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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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Give a hand around the cat rescue, surrounded by the jungle in Cahuita, Costa Rica
🌿 Volunteer Opportunity in Paradise: Help the first Cat Rescue of Talamanca! 🌿 Hi! My name is Marlies, and I started the very first cat rescue in Talamanca, Costa Rica. I am looking for a responsible couple or a team of friends to help me out for ......
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Share daily life and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR APRIL/MAY/ JUNE , 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 other ......
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Wildlife reserve and sustainable farm project in Naranjito, Costa Rica
URGENT ROLE Looking for : - SoloMundo Volunteers - 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 ......
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Learn about organic farming on our serene property in the hills of San Vito, Costa Rica
Hello, we are Colin and Tiffany from the U.S., who are now full time residers in rural Costa Rica. We are a newly married couple that shares an interest in being self-reliant.  This interest was so strong that it brought us to Central America, where ......
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Be part of our conscious community and share your artistic talents in Ojochal, Costa Rica
Hello Volunteers ~ Thank you for checking us out! We are seeking volunteers to help with the evolving vision for our 5 acre vacation property. We are in a time of transition and considering different options for what this beautiful land can be. ......
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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 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, reconnect with nature, ......
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Help with our guesthouse while exploring the beauty of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Hola! We are a small guesthouse located in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica steps away from a beautiful black sand beach and a five minute walk to downtown Puerto Viejo. We offer an immersion into nature in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. This ......
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Become part of creating an off-grid jungle and beach project in Burica, Costa Rica
Hi all you adventurers!! Many years ago I decided to learn how to surf. I googled longest lefthanded wave in the world and Pavones, Costa Rica and Puerto Malabrigo, Peru popped up on my screen. I decided Costa Rica because of the cheaper price. I ......
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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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Help with animals and gardening on a finca in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
We have a 50 hector finca in the arms of two mountain ridges with a creek in the middle. We have 1 parrot, 17 dogs, 5 cats, chickens, ducks and a fish pond. We have had people come help from other organizations and would like to find a person that ......
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House sit in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
We have a property in the heart of Santa Teresa beach with few places that we rent in a high season. We love jungle nature, surfing, permaculture..We are a couple from US. We are looking for a friendly English speaking couple to help us with some ......
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