Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Limón, Costa Rica

Join our international team and discover sunny Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
My name is Levi, and i manage a small hotel in Playa Negra, close to Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. I enjoy meeting people from different countries and creating a welcoming experience where everyone feels like part of the team. ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Experience life in the Caribbean and join our spot for travellers in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WE NEED SOMEBODY TO START ASAP and end of AUGUST ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Outdoor tasks and home help by the beach in Uvita de Osa, Costa Rica
Hello there, my name is Pamela! I first used Workaway last year while traveling through Europe, and it was truly one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. Before discovering Workaway, I used to arrange this type of exchange in the ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Wildlife reserve in Naranjito, Costa Rica
Looking for : - Social media manager - Tour guide - Volunteers and interns for wildlife rescue center - Volunteer coordinator IMPORTANT: We are looking for people that are willing to commit for at least 1,5 months. We are a wildlife conservation/ ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help welcome at our eco-cabins in Uvita, Costa Rica
Our eco cabins are situated just steps from the beautiful beaches of Marino Ballena National Park, a lush oasis on the pacific coast of Costa Rica. You will share the duties with the property managers who also live on site. We are looking for a ......
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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. Find this project's daily life on Instagram (ask us for the link) and have a natural look into our lifestyle ;) Currently looking for two Eco Admin workawayers to ......
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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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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 4.5 years I have built my home and started rescuing animals and re-homing them when possible. We currently have 10 dogs, 3 cats, 9 pigs, 3 goats and 2 cows. I am vegan and love to cook and share ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Join our family and with some fresh ideas for our eco-hostel in Quepos, Costa Rica
CURRENT UPDATE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR HELP WITH OUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION COULD ARRIVE ANYTIME AND WORK FOR A WEEK AT A TIME, HELPING OUT. - Same exchange, different work, less commitment. Taking volunteers ......
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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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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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Cartago, Costa Rica

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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San José, Costa Rica

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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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help us grow an organic farm and developing homestead beside the Savegre River 🌱
Hey there! We’re Erez and Tali—an Israeli couple in our early 40s, husband and wife, best friends, and a superhero team with 2 big dogs, 7 cats, around 100 chickens, several ducks, and whichever wild creatures decide to visit that day. 🐶🐱 The Ranch ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Join us at our wildlife sanctuary surrounded by jungle of Nosara, Costa Rica
***** Only accepting volunteers for a minimum commitment of 2 months -******* Our Wildlife Sanctuary’s mission is to provide a permanent, spacious sanctuary and ongoing care for wildlife that, due to psychological or physical injury, it is not ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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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Limón, Costa Rica

Live in the rainforest and join me at my treehouses in Cocles, Costa Rica
Current dates needed: November to January, February Looking for a couple or a singles that’s not all about partying and can stay for at least 1 to 3 months or longer… this might be the place for you. If you are a couple that’s trust worthy and ......

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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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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Connect with our small community at a peaceful oasis not far from the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica
No volunteers needed anymore for 2026 🌿 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, ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Nature-inspired community school at Lake Arenal, 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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