Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Nature inspired community school in Aguacate, 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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Join us in beach town of Puerto Viejo. Costa Rica
I'm looking for a tech-savvy digital assistant/marketing helper who can work alongside you and help organize and improve the systems you already use. I'm looking for someone who is curious, resourceful, comfortable with technology, and willing to ......
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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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Live in our beautiful and unique place and help with some digital projects 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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Give a hand around the cat rescue, surrounded by the jungle in Cahuita, Costa Rica
🌿 Volunteer in Paradise: Help the First Cat & Dog Sanctuary in Talamanca, Costa Rica! 🌿 About Us: Hi! My name is Marlies. For the past 7 years, I have been building and running the very first cat rescue sanctuary deep in the jungle of Cahuita, Costa ......
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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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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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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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Join our friendly guest house in Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica
✨ Important: Only people who read the full profile and requirements will be considered. 📅 2026 Open Position We are currently looking for volunteer who can stay for 8 weeks or longer. SOON TO FILL: AUGUST 1ST, 2026 -MID SEPT 2026 2 ......
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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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Join our family and with some fresh ideas for our eco-hostel in Quepos, Costa Rica
Availability for 1 person starting November 01, 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 ......
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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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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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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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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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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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Take part in an educational butterfly project in Monteverde, Costa Rica
******* Openings for September and onwards ONLY !!! ******** We are an educational facility that has been operating for over 30 years. As one of the first tourist attractions in Monteverde, we have a long-standing reputation for excellent tours and ......
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Help me promote my circus arts tour in Salvidor de Baru, Costa Rica
Come join us here, our fantastic Costa Rican circus school and retreat center. Currently looking for someone with social marketing skills to help us promote an upcoming tour. You need knowledge of trends, bridging from trends to specific marketing ......
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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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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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