Stay in a family home and create a botanical garden with us in San Ramon, Costa Rica

Detalles

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  Descripción

  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 cuisine, storytelling, music, rituals, and cultural exchange. We believe food is a universal language, and we love creating spaces where people from different backgrounds can connect around the table.
  
  We are currently based in two beautiful locations in Costa Rica:
  •A viewpoint in the mountains of San Ramón
  • An eco-project in Pital
  
  Depending on the event schedule, you may be working in San Ramón, Pital, or sometimes both locations.
  
  We are a small, family-style team that truly values cultural exchange, languages, different worldviews, and shared experiences. If you enjoy creativity, community, nature, and meaningful connections, you will feel at home with us.
  
  We can’t wait to welcome you to our table 🌿🍽️✨

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Enseñanza

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Hostelería/turismo

  Mantenimiento general

  Ayuda informática

  Cuidado de casas y mascotas
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  Intereses

  

  Vida en autocaravana

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Tecnología

  

  LGBT+

  

  Cultura

  

  Mascotas

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Agricultura

  

  Fotografía

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Idiomas

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Jardinería

  

  Historia

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Astronomía

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Senderismo

  

  Montaña

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Fitness

  

  Acampada

  

  Playa
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  La Mesa Nómada is a Costa Rican family-founded project, and cultural exchange is truly at the heart of everything we do.
  
  Because we are a nomadic project, your experience may begin in San Ramón and continue in Pital, or you may stay in one location depending on the events taking place. This dynamic structure allows you to experience different regions, landscapes, and rhythms of Costa Rican life.
  
  As a volunteer, you will be surrounded by Costa Rican people in a deeply cultural and family-oriented environment. You won’t just be helping at events — you will become part of our extended family network across the country.
  
  - Through this exchange, travellers can:
  - Learn about Costa Rican traditions, gastronomy, and daily life
  - Improve or practice Spanish through real immersion
  - Share their own language, recipes, and cultural perspectives
  - Gain hands-on experience in event organization and hospitality
  - Experience authentic local living beyond tourism
  
  We love gathering around the table, cooking together, and having long conversations about culture, travel, food, and life. Many of our family members are passionate about nature, history, and guiding, so we’re always happy to share tips, hidden spots, and local knowledge.
  
  Our goal is not just collaboration — it’s connection. By the end of your stay, we hope you won’t feel like a volunteer, but like part of La Mesa Nómada.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  We are looking for enthusiastic international volunteers who would like to be part of the creative process behind our events. Volunteers may help with:
  
  - Event preparation
  - Food and beverage service
  - Decoration and ambiance setup
  - Cultural activities and guest experience
  - General support during event days
  - Much more!

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Alemán: Fluido
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Fluido
  Francés: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Me and Monica are Spanish teachers!
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  Alojamiento

  📍 San Ramón – Mountain Home
  
  In San Ramón, we offer a spacious shared room with two beds and a private bathroom for our Workawayers (limited spots available).
  
  You will have access to a shared kitchen where we love cooking and sharing meals together. Food is an important part of our project, so we often exchange recipes and flavors from different cultures.
  
  Nature is all around us — there are coffee plantations, forests, rivers, lagoons, and waterfalls nearby. At the same time, you are close to the town of San Ramón, where you can enjoy local culture, cafés, and the wonderful farmer’s market.
  
  It’s the perfect balance between mountains, community, and town life.
  
  🌳 Pital – Eco-Project Experience
  
  In Pital, you will stay in a spacious family home within our eco-project. We have comfortable rooms for volunteers, shared spaces, a kitchen, and a beautiful terrace overlooking the forest.
  
  Here, nature is part of your daily life. You’ll wake up to birds, see different animals in the backyard, and maybe even spot howler monkeys or a sloth nearby.
  
  There is a small forest trail that leads to a creek surrounded by incredible plant species. You can also take a bike to a nearby river or simply relax on the terrace, enjoying the sounds of the jungle.
  
  This location is ideal for those who want to deeply connect with nature, simplicity, and a slower rhythm of life.

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  Algo más...

  You can stay at the project on your time off, we recommend you go to San Ramon, Esparza and Puntarenas for a quick day out, but as we are located in a centric place of Costa Rica you can move by bus everywhere in the country, we can help you! Also we charge a small fee if you want someone from the project to take you shopping or just to leave you at the bus stop in San Ramon. Also there are some highlights near our house and you can see waterfalls, coffee plantations, trapiche visits, the famous farmers market from San Ramon and much more! Just ask!
  
  Please note that we are not giving three meals a day. I will give bread and cereal for your breakfast and you will cost the other meals! Also we can cook together some costarican dishes!

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  We have good internet connection normally in the house. Good for nomads and working!

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  We have a place to park your vehicle that is private and connected to our house and project!

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Max

  

  Kira

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