Sustainable Community Puntarenas, Costa Rica

5.0
(5 reviews)5

Local Rural School Support: basic repairs and renovations

Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Learn about sustainability
5 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Expand your environmental consciousness
5 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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$ -100

One time

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

There is a fee of $100/month per participant. This reserves your space in the program and helps to pay for the needs of the service program. The fee is fully refundable with 30 days notice of cancellation.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
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.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

a unique opportunity to support a rural school in San Salvador, Costa Rica, through hands-on building projects such as tiling, painting, roofing, carpentry, and general repairs and helping create a safer, more inspiring space for local children. This path is a grounded way to contribute your skills while deepening connection with land, community, and conscious living. Moderate physical exertion is required within an often hot, rainy, and humid c

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • 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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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness
  • 5 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 4 Creating true social impact
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 15. Life on land
  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Destiny

United States

5

Where do I even begin... the community has been SUCH an experience. Today makes 10 weeks here and it feels so bittersweet to know that the time has absolutely flown by. The community here is so sacred. As is the land itself. I knew Costa Rica was powerful, but wow!! Being immersed in the jungle here has humbled me in so many ways. It's definitely an experience that brings you back to our roots—reminding you what it is actually like to be a part of nature, rather than living separate from it. Everyone here is such a beautiful soul. 100/5 stars. I will absolutely be back!🤍

7 months ago

Sri Nhat

Mexico

5

I came to the community without expectations. It transformed me in quiet ways. The land feels alive jungle paths and waterfalls all around. Food comes fresh and organic from the greenhouses. I learned about permaculture and soil regeneration through simple daily work. Ihelped process cacao as medicine (I love it so much) and even made my own chocolate bars. Volunteer days were fun, always something meaningful to do together with the community. Far from everything, yet close to nature, there's space to move, dance, play, create, heal, rest, and find solitude. It brought me closer to myself. Pura vida!

10 months ago

Flor

Uruguay

5

The experience at the community is unique! It is a place that invites you to learn about Permaculture, to do introspection, to get to know yourself and to be connected.
The values of respect for others, nature, and abundance are very present.
The activities are simple and done in groups; you learn a lot about sustainable living.
I totally recommend it! 🫶🌿

about 1 year ago

Victor

Uruguay

5

The community is a unique experience! You have to live it to understand it, a deep connection with nature, with yourself! It’s 100% worth it, to the point that we extended our stay!
It is necessary to align with the energy of the place and come with purpose and dedication to understand the community. I invite you to experience it personally!🙌🏻

about 1 year ago

Teresita

Chile

5

Mi mes de voluntariado en la comunidad, Costa Rica, fue una experiencia transformadora. El lugar es increíble, con muchas actividades como yoga, meditación y ceremonias de cacao/temazcal. El carisma de Megan y Marvin, junto a los chicos de la granja, me permitieron aprender y aportar. Fue un mes que voló, creando una profunda conexión con la naturaleza y cultura local. La emotiva ceremonia de cierre, plantando un árbol, dejó una huella. Deseo volver y seguir colaborando con este proyecto.

over 1 year ago

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