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Starting a life off-grid in the mountains between Punta Uva and the Panama border, Costa Rica

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DISPONIBILIDAD

  2024 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos 2 semanas

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Detalles

  • Descripción

    Descripción

    CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR HELP WITH GENERAL GARDEN WORK, STARTING A PERMACULTURE FOOD GARDEN, BASIC BUILDING PROJECTS AND OCCASIONAL HOUSEKEEPING.

    Stays of three weeks or more will be prioritised. Couples or friends traveling together would be fantastic. Please accept that we only take workawayers 25 years or older. Thank you.


    Hi. we're a family of 3 and we're building a home-stay in the hills behind Punta Uva, Costa Rica. It's a couple of km away from civilization in the luxurious jungle with stunning views over to Panama. It's all off grid in a tranquil paradise. If you're looking to get out of it all and really come down to nature then this might be just the place for you. We are surrounded by beautiful jungle where you can relax and enjoy the tranquility so if you're looking for parties, bars and socializing then this probably is not the right place for you. We started building this project from scratch about three year ago. So if you have the same idea for the future or just want to see if and how something like this can be done, and gain some insight this might be a very interesting experience for you.
    We're looking forward to welcoming you to our hide away and getting to know you.

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Práctica de idiomas
    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento general
    Ayuda informática
  • Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de las NU
    Fin de la pobreza
    Hambre cero
    Salud y bienestar
    Educación de calidad
    Igualdad de género
    Agua limpia y saneamiento
    Energía asequible y no contaminante
    Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico
    Industria, innovación e infraestructura
    Reducción de las desigualdades
    Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
    Producción y consumo responsables
    Acción por el clima
    Vida submarina
    Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
    Paz, justicia e instituciones sólidas
    Alianzas para lograr los objetivos
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Get an experience of starting a life off the grid and escaping this sometimes crazy world where you get back to nature and just be yourself. If you want to get a taste of off-grid living or are interested in doing something similar and need some experience or see if it is something for you then this is the chance.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    We need help with general building, garden work and work around the house. We will work together on various projects like basic furniture building, planting fruit trees, creating a food garden and occasionally small building projects, like stone walls, garden beds and paths. The work here in the tropical climate can sometimes be demanding and you should have a good level of fitness.
    And please be aware that we're completely off-grid here so we all have to use water and electricity sparingly, which is not a bad experience as it makes you aware of how precious these essential but limited resources are.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Alemán: Fluido
    Inglés: Fluido

    Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
    We speak fluent English and German and would like to learn more Spanish

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    We've just finished building a lovely little casita (see photos) with a beautiful view of the mountains in Panama. It's very secluded and you'll enjoy your privacy. You would have this to yourself. Sleeping is in a bunk bed and you'll use a dry bio-toilet, which are really good and easy to use and perfect for the environment. We do not provide meals but you do have a fully equipped kitchen to cook your meals and a very nice house in which to stay.

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    The beaches on the Carribean coast are among the most beautiful in the world, offering surfing and snorkeling. We have some beautiful waterfalls in the area near Bribri. The nearest beach is Punta Uva, about 25 minute drive away. Walks around the area are truly breathtaking with an abundance of wildlife. The Sixaola river, the border to Panama is a few km walk away. The next civilization is a few km away. We're NOT within walking distance to the beaches but nearer the Sixaola river near Paraiso. The public bus to Puerto Viejo takes about an hour from the main road which is a 25 minute walk. We have a car and drive into town for supplies once a week. Although the transport situation is a bit primitive, it does teach you to be happy with what you've got i.e good healthy legs ;-) and slow down and appreciate the moment and space on your way to wherever your going. As we're living off-grid, we would again like to stress the importance of using water and electricity sparingly. We have enough most of the time, but sometimes we need to be frugal in order to make it last for everyone living here. For example, please don't come with a full pack of laundry. It would help us if you did this in civilisation, where there is more supply.
    IF YOU'VE READ THIS FAR, THANKS! You seem quite serious which brings me to a point I'd like to address here. Lately we've been getting a lot of inquiries from people who seem very serious and keen in coming, and then not showing up or only canceling at the last minute, after I write to them to discuss the final details, shortly before arrival. It seems to me that some workawayers are committing to numerous hosts, only to be able to change their plans at short notice and have multiple options still open. I don't know. Sure plans can change and unexpected problems occur. I understand that. But we make a lot of effort and put in a lot of time and thought into planning and welcoming our new guests and will always stay true to our commitment of greatfully accepting you and keeping our agreed dates. It would be nice if you feel the same way.
    Thanks for your understanding!

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

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    Horas esperadas

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 353164526783

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