Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Costa Rica

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Become part of creating an off-grid jungle and beach project in Burica, Costa Rica
Hi all you adventurers!! Many years ago I decided to learn how to surf. I googled longest lefthanded wave in the world and Pavones, Costa Rica and Puerto Malabrigo, Peru popped up on my screen. I decided Costa Rica because of the cheaper price. I ......
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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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Explore one of the most bio diverse places on the planet in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Our family moved to the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica three years ago. The area is a hidden gem and one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet, with an abundance of wildlife right outside your door. We live on the beach and have constructed a ......
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Join me on my nature retreat in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
We are beachfront, with a surf spot right in front in a remote, off-grid location under the world's most biodiverse rainforest. We also have a native wellness center with a sweat lodge, cold plunge, etc. This sounds amazing, but it's also raw since ......
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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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Help at our rural place near Playa Pilon, Costa Rica
Help needed for 1 week from 18th (roughly) March, gardening & deep cleaning. Please review availability on our calendar before sending a message. We are an English couple (Hollie & Tomas) who have fallen in love with Costa Rica and decided we ......
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Share our family life living close to the Caribbean beach in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
We are Britta (mum), Alma (9) and Juli (6) and live in our beautiful open house on the Caribbean coast in Costa Rica. We have a large garden with many fruit trees, herbs and other edible plants. We have a dog and 2 cats. Juli has Down syndrome. I, ......
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Small hotel in lively beach town on Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Come volunteer at our beautiful hotel 1 minute walk to the palm tree lined beach of Dominical, on the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Dominical is a bustling beach town with 2 yoga studios, a brewery, art shops, a farmers market every Friday, ......
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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 January 2026 * mid February ......
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Volunteer in the jungle right next to Corcovado Park, Costa Rica
Hello, Looking for a volunteer for July and August .also for Nov- Mai. (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 translation during ......
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Farmstay and community engagement in San Salvador de Baru, Costa Rica
WHO AM I? My name is Sam and I live in a magical little place on the side of a mountain in the South Pacific side of Costa Rica with Jesus, 7 cats, my two kids (half the time), and one dog. The property is secluded, private, quiet.... several acres ......
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Be part of a permaculture project in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
The property is one hectare beach front in Sombrero, near Cabo Matapalo. When I started 5 years ago it was just pasture. Since then I have planted around 100 fruit trees, built a house and a greenhouse. It is off grid, solar panels and compost ......
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Help welcome at our off-grid regenerative permaculture farm in the Diamante Valley, Costa Rica
Hola! We are Justin and Paulina and our farm is an off the grid regenerative permaculture farm and healing center located in the Diamante Valley of Costa Rica; a lush jungle valley with an abundance of rivers, waterfalls, flora, and fauna. Our farm ......
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Join our family and enjoy a little piece of heaven on earth in Santa Rosa, Costa Rica
NO OPENINGS UNTIL SEPTEMBER Hi, I'm Pax! I live with my family in Casa Paxita in the beautiful mountains of Santa Rosa, a rural area, 20 minutes away from the fun City Perez Zeledon. I own a small finca with many trees, plants, herbs, a beehive, ......
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Help us at our hostel in San Jose , Costa Rica
Me, Andy, and my wifi Lorena like to meet and know people and cultures and also tell about ours. Our location is in an artistic neighborhood of San Jose Costa Rica called Barrio Escalante. It has a different vibe than other parts of the city. It is ......
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Live & learn about conservation, permaculture and solar energy in San Rafael, Costa Rica
I have an off-the-grid agrotourism project in Costa Rica's Central Valley. I own two apartments and produce some vegetables and fruits, as well as free-range chicken eggs. My property is only 10 minutes from the city, so you can live in a rural ......
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Welcoming digital content creators in Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica
My family is my wife and 2 kids. We have moved from South Amercia to Costa RIca looking for another type of life. We are hard working people who enjoy nature.
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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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Help and experience village farm life in Sarchi Alajuela, Costa Rica
NOW INTERVIEWING FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2026 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 home and a paradise we have found We love to travel and ......
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Experience jungle life and vibrant nature with our family in Limon, Costa Rica
Hey! We're looking for someone with experience in construction, carpentry, welding, and any other related skills jungle , family space, we are looking for someone who has knowledge and experience in gardening, cleaning, DIY projects, house work. I ......
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