Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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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 single that’s not all about partying and can stay from July 1st for 2 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 ......
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Learn Spanish, practice yoga, enjoy nature and live the pura vida lifestyle in Grecia, Costa Rica
I’m Alexandra. I live with my husband and my cat, Mia on the hills of Grecia, Alajuela. Costa Rica. We have a daugther, Melissa who is 21 years old. She attends college in a different city but comes to stay with us every so often. I love traveling ......
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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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Petsitting in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica
As tourism is eagerly being pushed onto the Guanacaste and the rainforest regions, specially since opening Liberia's international airport, San Jose's reputation has suspiciously gotten worse. Yet, data shows that at least 95k documented United ......
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Live like a local, help and learn on an off grid and solar farm in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Looking for: First ten days of July :) 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 ......
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Become part of our daily life and experience the Caribbean lifestyle in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Hello We are a small, family-run hotel located in Puerto Viejo, Playa Chiquita, one of the most peaceful and beautiful areas of the Costa Rican Caribbean. Our place has four bungalows, a swimming pool, green areas, Wi-Fi, private parking, and a ......
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Eco-projects and farm life in Paraíso, Costa Rica
¡Hola! Hi! Salut! Oi! Ciao! Welcome to our regenerative farm in the beautiful heart of Costa Rica 🌞 This experience is for you if you are a skilled builder/carpenter or a marketing & content creation specialist looking to contribute your expertise ......
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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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Learn about natural health while helping with social media near San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
Hola! I'm Raven. Originally from Canada, I wandered into Costa Rica 30 years ago while backpacking from Tierra del Fuego to Northern Canada. I immediately fell in love with the land and the people. And while it has changed dramatically in the last ......
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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 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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Live on a jungle homestead and share our family life in Platanillo, Costa Rica
*Currently we are looking for a single woman or a couple to provide basic home/land support and companionship to Cara and baby Arlo while Alex is travelling mid-July— mid-September. This stay could be extended too! Accommodation is provided in ......
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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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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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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. AUGUST 1ST, 2026 -01 OCT 2026 2 FEMALE VOLUNTEER OCT 2026 ......
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Wildlife reserve and sustainable farm project 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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Choose to live in harmony and sustainably with the environment in Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica
My name is Mauricio, and I'm developing this space: this meeting place, this multipurpose space - which aims to offer a lifestyle. Here, you experience nature, you practice yoga, you embrace ancestral knowledge, and you choose to live in harmony ......
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Take part in an educational butterfly project in Monteverde, Costa Rica
******* Openings JUNE 14TH and onwards !!!!! ******** 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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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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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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