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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 13
Per day
Fee pays for
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
Los voluntarios aportan una cuota para cubrir gastos de alojamiento y alimentación
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic 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 Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 5 days
The Experience
En un barrio rural de Costa Rica cercano a Bijagua de Upala tenemos ubicados nuestros proyectos familiares en dos propiedades a menos de 500m entre sí. Puedes colaborarnos en trabajos de agricultura, jardinería, construcción, mercadeo digital y publicidad, fotografías, y más... Podrás disfrutar de los atractivos de la zona como del Río Celeste, las playas del Pacifico a menos de 2h, bosques en la zona y gran variedad de opciones cerca.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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16 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Farm
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 14 Get in touch with nature
- 12 Meeting locals
- 11 Immersing in the local culture
- 10 Learning about sustainability
- 10 Practicing Spanish
- 9 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 9 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 9 15. Life on land
- 7 13. Climate action
- 4 2. Zero hunger
- 4 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 3 3. Good health and well-being
- 2 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 2 17. Partnerships for the goals
- 1 4. Quality education
- 1 5. Gender equality
- 1 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 1 7. Affordable and clean energy
- 1 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- 1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Manuela
Belgium
Wonderful people, they made feel me like a member of the family. Adolfo and his parents were very kind with me, they always tried to help me for the things I needed. It was a pleasure to learn and share with them about this beautiful country. Thanks Lisbeth too for your excellent and healthy food ! Working with Adolfo was nice, I learned a lot of things about nature out and at the finca. He's motivated and passionate about his work and it's very interesting to listen to him. Sometimes work can be a little hard but it is absolutely not a problem to switch between tasks if you tell him.
about 1 month ago
Andrea
United States
It was a great experience! Adolfo and his family made me feel part of their family, we shared some recipes, stories, we spent so much time together 💕I learned a lot about agriculture and livestock, I helped with the animals and cleaning up the land. I definitely recommend it, the house is clean and the view is amazing 😍. There are places to visit around and you can deeply connect with nature.
2 months ago
Urooj
United States
Our stay with Adolfo and his family was nothing short of magical. This was both our first time in Costa Rica and well as our first time volunteering with worldpackers. The family made us feel right at home from the start. Our tasks included weeding plants and generally helping around with what needed to be done. Luki, the family dog, was the perfect cherry on top of the whole experience.
3 months ago
Annie
United States
Staying with Adolfo and his family greatly exceeded my expectations. What began as a volunteer opportunity quickly became a chance to be welcomed into the family. I never ate a meal alone and I learned so much about their culture. I was able to share my culture with them and they enthusiastically listened. The work was not difficult but fulfilling. There were adequate breaks and they kept us well fed and hydrated. The family went out of their way to show the volunteers local experiences. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking to immerse themselves in Costa Rican culture!
4 months ago
Anna
United States
Working at the farm de the farm was definitely one of my very favorite travel experiences by far!! We had so many good conversations and good jokes with the family, and the food they made us was AMAZING. I learned so much about sustainable farming, medicinal plants, and local culture. I also got to practice my Spanish so much! I am so grateful I got to be in Bijagua with this wonderful family for a whole week, and I wish we could have stayed longer!
5 months ago
Adolfo replied
Thanks for everything Ana! We are very happy to have met you and to have shared good times. The whole family really enjoyed their stay. ¡Pura vida!
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