Hostel La Fortuna, Costa Rica

4.5
(61 reviews)61

Help us with cleaning tasks

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with international travelers
54 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
42 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

24h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Help us keep our hostel clean while you enjoy your good fortune. You'll also help us a bit with the reception schedule; we are a new hostel in Fortuna with a capacity of up to 27 people, so the work is very easy.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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61 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 54 Meeting international travelers
  • 42 Get in touch with nature
  • 30 Practicing Spanish
  • 27 Meeting locals
  • 27 Practicing English
  • 25 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 4. Quality education
Garon

United States

5

This was a great way of visiting La Fortuna, the hostel is in a great location between downtown and El Salto. I was given everything I needed during my stay and got many extra discounts. Lara and Lautaro are very kind and understanding.

about 2 months ago

Amelia

Belgium

5

My experience at Ceiba was amazing, all the staff and volunteers I met treated me so well, it felt like a second family. I felt really understood, Lara was an incredible host she always made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. Its my second volunteering experience and I couldn't have dreamed of anything better. Thank you for that beautiful 2 months that I spend with you and I will definitely be back 🙂‍↕️
Love you all ! 🌈⭐️

5 months ago

Jessica Margaret

Ireland

5

My three weeks volunteering here were so much fun. They flew by.\nSpecial thank you to Lara for being so understanding and considerate of my needs.\nI loved working the bar, planning and hosting different games, it's a great way to make friends with guests.\nI enjoyed working with Edith on housekeeping a handful of times too.\nThe other volunteers/ staff were such awesome people and really made the time special.

5 months ago

Lorraine

Philippines

5

I really enjoyed my volunteer experience here that I decided to extend another week. I met so many amazing people: guests, staff, and fellow volunteers, and made great memories along the way. The owners take care of the volunteers. My tasks included reception work, helping George with housekeeping, and working at the bar selling beers and hosting games. It was a fun, social, and rewarding experience that I would definitely recommend to other volunteers. I will surely miss the staff, Mate, Alma, and Licky.

6 months ago

Jalyn

United States

5

What made my experience truly special were the friendships I built with strangers, guests, and fellow volunteers, learning to use colones as my everyday currency, and pushing myself out of my comfort zone by hosting game nights and even stepping into the role of a “bartender” selling beers.

6 months ago

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