Hostel Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

4.5
(6 reviews)6

Come & help us in one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica

Connect with international travelers
5 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice Spanish
4 travelers recommend this host to practice Spanish
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

6h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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 Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
5 weeks

The Experience

Our cozy mountain hotel offers a unique and enriching experience in the midst of nature, with panoramic views of majestic mountains. Volunteers can disconnect from routine and connect with tranquility and beauty while interacting with people from different countries, learning about local culture, and participating in various tasks such as guest orientation, tour guiding, kitchen assistance, cleaning, and maintenance of trails and gardens.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Be from outside Costa Rica
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Practicing Spanish
  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 2 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 3 15. Life on land
  • 1 6. Clean water and sanitation
Ellie

United Kingdom

5

It was a really nice hotel. Quite remote and a nice, chilled out and very beautiful place. Yendry was lovely and looked after us really well!

7 months ago

Autumn

United States

5

I would recommend going to the hostel! It's a very exclusive, remote spot. One of a kind, beautiful. My one recommendation is rent a 4x4 car or don't drive yourself.

about 2 years ago

samantha

United States

5

My experience at the hostel was wonderful :) This was my first Worldpackers trip and everything I wanted. The property is so beautiful with many different animals and waterfalls. There's ziplining and hiking trails, as well as guided night walks. The host provides food that you prepare for yourself in the kitchen. This hostel is very isolated and is about 25 minutes up and down the mountain. You will need to pay for a motorcycle or car ride up and down from one of the family members. You get locked in your room around 9pm which was okay with me, but I can see how some people wouldn't like that.

over 2 years ago

Jordan

United States

4

The staff was wonderful and very helpful during our stay. I will say to make sure you are at least intermediate Spanish and beyond, not just beginner, as most of the staff only speaks Spanish. I worked at the reception desk, showed guests their rooms and helped them book tours. I also helped to serve their meals. It was all easy yet fun work. the hostel was in a beautiful spot with a nearby waterfall and amazing views. Be aware it is also very remote. There's a long, windy, bumpy road to get to the top that I did struggle with a bit in my vehicle. Overall, it was a great experience!

about 2 years ago

Diana

United States

3

Overall a beautiful place. Met other worldpackers who made the experience 10x better. John and Joseph were a great help during my stay as well. Pros: -beautiful nature and hostel -3 waterfalls nearby -free food to cook -zip line Cons: -there were new rules set upon arrival -curfew which consisted of being locked in room around 9 -additional fees of going up and down mountain that wasn't discussed beforehand (30mins from town, $10 to go up and $10 to go down) -very secluded (great if you like that)

over 2 years ago

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About the host

Hosted by Yendry

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