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. Stays of three weeks or more will be ......
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Volunteer in the jungle right next to Corcovado Park, Costa Rica
Hello, We are looking for a volunteer for the end of dec 2025-beginning February 2026. You will be living in a cabin, surrounded by jungle, with a shared kitchen and shared bathroom, a small pool for you to use, if the pool house is not rented. We ......
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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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Help cultivate a permaculture farm in middle of the beautiful jungle in Puntarenas Costa Rica
We are seeking individuals with a positive, tranquilo attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine willingness to contribute their skills and ideas with enthusiasm. Volunteers are expected to help 4–5 hours per day, with 2 days off each week. Our ......
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Eco Admin Volunteer: Live and Work on a Ecological & Solar-Powered Farm near Monteverde, 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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Help and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
21 YEARS HOSTING EXPERIENCE .WE HAVE CREATED A DETAILED PROFILE SO PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. welcome to our home and a paradise we have found We love to travel and enjoy discovering new places and the history ......
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Educational butterfly project in Monteverde, Costa Rica
We have room**** Dec 10 to Dec 31 *****that's all. 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 beautiful ......
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Join us as a surf camp volunteer in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Our Surf Camp is located in the jungles of Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and a short ride to Playa Tamarindo beach -- We provide a unique opportunity to experience the authentic Costa Rican way of life -- Through daily surfing, camping, yoga, remote beach ......
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Join us for lively ecotourism and simple life on a natural farm in Alajuela, Costa Rica
Hi everyone! We are Vera from the Czech Republic and Eduardo from Costa Rica. Together we take care of a beautiful and lively place, close to San Pedro de Poás, Alajuela – about 20 minutes from the San José airport and not far from the Poás ......
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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 recently moved here with the dream of developing our property into a space for gathering and sharing ideas about sustainability, meditation, and health. Our property spans around three acres and ......
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Collaborate in bioconstruction projects with our young community in the mountains of Paraíso, Costa Rica
¡Hola! Hi! Salut ! Oi! Ciao! Welcome to our farm. We are a community of heart-centered people co-creating a more sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature. The property includes extensive organic gardens for personal consumption, a food forest ......
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Explore rural jungle life in the mountains of the Costa Rican Cloud Forest near Turrialba, Costa Rica
If we take a few days to respond, don't worry, we are probably just at the cabin and don't have service. The Project is a large, 100+ acre rain forest reserve 8 kilometers (!) into the rural mountains of Costa Rica. The cabin is often in the ......
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Learn about our sustainable projects and experience authentic mountain life in Santa Elena, Costa Rica
Welcome to our little mountain home and heart-driven project tucked away near Sámara, Costa Rica. This is a place where animals, nature, and people come together — surrounded by forest, fresh air, and unforgettable sunsets. Life here moves at a ......
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Help with wildlife rescue and sustainable farm projects in Naranjito, Costa Rica
URGENT ROLES- Looking for an individual for SEO to help with online marketing for our foundation. - Looking for someone who can help with Wifi configuration too. - Need someone who has building skills or is very hands on to help build a chicken ......
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Wake up from the screams of monkeys and learn about tropical living in the Forest of San Ramon de Rio Blanco, Costa Rica
Hi, my name is Isabella and I live with my son in a rural Costarica Village in the jungle, near the beautiful natural reserve Dona Karen by Asepaleco, wild place with monkeys, armadillos, iguanas, many birds... you can hike, swim in the rivers and ......
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Join us in our jungle hotel and hostel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Dear Wonderful Volunteers, We are absolutely delighted to welcome you to our charming hotel and hostel, perfectly situated on the edge of the jungle between the lively towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio. This is an exceptional opportunity for ......
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Surrounded by nature, animals and the most amazing views in our eco resort at Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
📍 About Our Location Shores of Lake Arenal—one of the world's largest man-made lakes—we are a 33-year-old gem undergoing an exciting transformation. Our property combines a boutique hotel, craft brewery, and sustainable farm, all surrounded by ......
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Join our farm near the beach in Pavones, Costa Rica
Hi I’m Frank, I was born in Alabama and went to college in Wilmington, North Carolina. I’m an avid surfer, whitewater kayaker and snowboarder. Another passion of mine is permaculture. I’m in charge of a cattle and horse farm that includes a large ......
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Experience jungle life and vibrant nature with our family in Limon, Costa Rica
Mama living in the jungle in a community /family space, we are looking for someone who has knowledge and experience in gardening, childcare, cleaning, DIY projects, house work. I really appreciate permaculture and natural construction practices.
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Join us co-creating at our organic farm with focus on yoga and mindfulness in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica
UPDATE: Right now we are fully booked and are not looking for help, thank you! We are Clarents and Victor and in the beginning of 2022 we decided to start a project with the focus on reforestation, permaculture, yoga and meditation. We are a ......
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