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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Help and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR MARCH / APRIL , 2026 MAINTAINING FRUIT TREES, COFFEE, FOREST AND TRAILS WE HAVE 21 YEARS HOSTING EXPERIENCE AND HAVE CREATED A DETAILED PROFILE SO PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU. welcome to our ......
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Huge bird sanctuary and coffee plantation in San Isidro de Heredia, Costa Rica
Hi, I'm Phil originally from San Diego. We have a gorgeous 2 acre meditation garden set in part of our coffee plantation overlooking Costa Rica's central valley in the hills of San Isidro de Heredia. A region that produces some of Costa Rica's ......
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Live and help on an ecological, local and 100% 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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Stay in a family home and create a botanical garden with us in San Ramon, Costa Rica
Hello beautiful people! 🌎✨ We are a Costa Rica–based project creating immersive international experiences that bring people together through gastronomy, culture, and meaningful human connection. Our events are a vibrant blend of international ......
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Join us in our small beach surfer town in a national park in Playa Grande, Costa Rica
OPEN CURRENTLY - please read before sending your message of interest! Do not apply if you are not comfortable with the positions open. You must be comfortable with relaxing, slow pace, beach, and hammocks. These months are not for people coming to ......
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Join our creative boutique project above the surf in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Hi from Santa Teresa, Costa Rica 🌊🌿 We are Melanie & Silvan from Switzerland and are currently creating our boutique project – a small, design-led hideaway above the surf with ocean views and a deep love for detail. Santa Teresa is a unique mix of ......
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Educational butterfly project in Monteverde, Costa Rica
*****Heavy prioritisation on Science Communication Interns for March and April start dates of 2026. ****** 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 ......
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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 loads of fruit trees and flowering plants, and started rescuing animals and re-homing them when possible. We currently have 12 dogs, 3 cats, 9 pigs, 3 goats ......
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Volunteer in the jungle right next to Corcovado Park, Costa Rica
Hello, We are looking for a volunteer for August , and then the Nov- Mai 2027 season. It is important that you speak Spanish in order to communicate with Channy, my husband and our guide. You will be working closely with him, assisting with ......
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Join us in beach town of Puerto Viejo. Costa Rica
We are seeking a versatile individual or couple to assist with online marketing and property upkeep in the South Caribbean. For couples or those with a mix of interests, we are also looking for assistance with light cleaning and general property ......
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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. LAT MIN OPENING POSITION : MARCH 04TH TIL MID APRIL 2026 MAY 2026 TIL JULY 2026 🌱 Important Note 🌱 This is a work exchange, not a free place for holiday. We ......
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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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Join our family-run river lodge in Bajo de Tigre, Costa Rica
We are a small, family run eco-lodge in the heart of a Costa Rican tropical Rain-forest. We are located along the Pacuare River, one of the top ten rafting destinations in the world. Our guests generally raft into and out of the lodge. We offer an ......
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Wildlife reserve and sustainable farm project in Naranjito, Costa Rica
URGENT ROLE -Looking for SoloMundo Volunteers We are a wildlife conservation/ rescue organization with 42 acres it's housed on.We are a "new generation of wildlife professionals" that took over the project nearly 3.5 years (this is a 26 year old ......
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Costa Rican Lifestyle & Pet Care in Monteverde, Costa Rica
Property located in Monteverde, Costa Rica. We are looking for help with our dogs & cats. We need pet sitting. We have a new PUPPY, 2 months old. Our location is ideal for anyone looking to get closer to nature, we are in a very diverse area in the ......
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Help welcome at our eco-cabins in Uvita, Costa Rica
MARCH LAST MINUTE / AUGUST!!! If yoyu are in CR you can come tomorrow! 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 ......
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Petcare 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. looking for help March 17th for 3 weeks minimum stay :) REQUIREMENTS: •age 28+ •must carry travel insurance Bigotes is 14 years old he's the black one with ......
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Looking for interesting couples to join homeschooling project for 2 sons in the beautiful Playa Grande, Costa Rica
April-July We are looking for someone to help us with our homeschooling project for our two sons. We are a family run 4 room boutique hotel/bnb in Playa Grande, where there are surfable waves every day of the year. It is a gorgeous, organic space ......
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Experience life in the Caribbean and join our spot for travellers in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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 soon. ➡️ Available start dates: * end of February 2026 (20/21/22 of ......
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