Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Learn about gardening whilst surrounded by nature in Кепос, Costa Rica
Hola from Costa Rica! 👋🙂🌴 My name is Nick. A love of nature, a healthy lifestyle, and good relationships with good people—that's how I live in Manuel Antonio. The property includes my small house and a larger house where tourists and travelers stay. ......
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Alajuela, Costa Rica

Share daily life and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR SEPTEMBER OCTOBER, November and December, 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 ......
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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

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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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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Limón, Costa Rica

Experience life in the Caribbean and join our spot for travellers in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WE NEED SOMEBODY TO START AROUND THE 10/11 OF OCTOBER AND 20 OF OCTOBER ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Help co-create a digital detox and learn about sustainable living in Río Frío, Costa Rica
Hello, this is Ocho, and we are 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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San José, Costa Rica

Join us at our place for self-discovery and harmony with nature in San Jose de Rivas, Costa Rica
Our Retreat Center is truly a hidden gem, nestled in the mountains of the “Land of Eternal Waters,” the Chirripo Mountains of Costa Rica. This is a place for self-discovery and harmony with nature. It’s a haven where you can come home to yourself ......
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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! 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 also interested in finding ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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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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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Heredia, Costa Rica

Come and inspire the little ones with me in Horquetas, Costa Rica
We are a family committed to the well-being and holistic development of children. We lead an educational and social project through a daycare center, where we provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for boys and girls, while also ......
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Help with our resort project near the beach in Potrero, Costa Rica
Boutique resort in the Pacific Coast region of Costa Rica. We are a small luxury resort mostly catering to large groups such as weddings, divorce parties, family reunions, birthday parties. We have 3 salt-water pools and extensive gardens. There are ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Wildlife reserve in Naranjito, Costa Rica
Looking for : - construction and maintenance - 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 2 months. We ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of this place while learning from us on the Pacific coast, Costa Rica
You will get to live in paradise. The remote pristine beaches and rainforest of Costa Rica are rich with wildlife. I am looking for a volunteer that can commit for 4 week minimum if we are a good fit. You will reconnect with nature while visiting ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Join our family and with some fresh ideas for our eco-hostel in Quepos, Costa Rica
CURRENT AVAILABILITY: 2 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are currently looking for 2 volunteers to start December 8, 2026. Hello, Workawayers! Come live life to the fullest in Costa Rica and join our American/French/Costa Rican Family. I am Esteban, and ......
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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. If you can only stay one month I will ......
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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Immerse yourself in nature and surf in our small beach town in Dominical de Osa, Costa Rica
We are a super friendly small family of 3 plus our very old dachshund dog, Lando. We own and operate our restaurant along with our 4 boutique rooms. My husand manages the restaurant and I manage the rooms, we work together to get all aspects of our ......
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Alajuela, Costa Rica

Pet care and relaxation at a beautiful cabin with volcanic view in Quesada, Alajuela, Costa Rica
hi! i am meli a costa rican music producer and the guardian of this beautiful land. Come chill at home and take care of a cute dog and a kitty cat. ideally people that wanna realx and chill at home most of the time :) Looking for: - dog trainer ......
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Limón, Costa Rica

Give a hand around the cat rescue, surrounded by the jungle in Cahuita, Costa Rica
Dreaming of waking up to the sounds of the jungle, living minutes from Caribbean beaches, and making a life-changing impact on animals in need? Your tropical rescue adventure starts here! Hi! I’m Marlies. For the past 7 years, I’ve been running the ......
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