Farm Matapalo, Costa Rica

5.0
(16 reviews)16

Gardening, light construction, maintenance, caring for animals,

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
10 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Learn about sustainability
13 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature
12 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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

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Amount

US$ 7

Per day

Fee pays for

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Description

Food , electricity, water, internet, cleaning services.

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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space 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.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

Volunteers help with gardening, light construction, maintenance of the farm and property and the caring of animals. Sometimes they assist with cooking and kitchen chores if requested by the host.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
  • Between 22 and 55 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

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 13 Learning about sustainability
  • 12 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Meeting locals
  • 9 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 10 3. Good health and well-being
  • 6 5. Gender equality
  • 3 10. Reduced inequalities
Johann

France

5

This was my first volunteering and I arrived barely speaking spanish (but willing to learn) and having no clue how to run a farm or do construction work. I spent my first weeks alone with Ruth and Gene and they have been nothing but kind, patient and available to me! The housing they provide you is perfect, Gene is always making jokes and spreading his good mood, and Ruth is always happy to play games, work in a great atmosphere, cook and enjoy amazing tasty food together, and have conversations. I leave the farm with a better spanish level, added knowledge about farming, and awesome memories!

6 days ago

Agota

Lithuania

5

Ruth and Gene are so lovely and I had a great time staying with them. They are a really fun and cute couple, and I Loved spending time with them on their property and on trips to the beach or nearby towns. The tasks were all enjoyable and went by quickly in good company. The beach and supermarkets are all a long walk away from the property but I had the use of a bike, as well as buses, so I could still get around. My free time was spent at beaches and surfing towns. I would Love to return some day and hopefully spend more time here :)

8 months ago

María Luisa

Colombia

5

Ruthi and Gene were from the very start able to make me feel comfortable and at ease. I felt welcomed and they made sure all of my needs were met and it truly felt like they cared deeply. They couldn't have treated me better, checking on me, offering me to accompany them anywhere to make me feel included, which they succeeded in, planing activities. I got to try Ruthi's amazing cooking, to meet all the adorable animals and I also had the chance to have the most beautiful scenery just in front of my own little house, in which every is provided. I truly couldn't have found a better place to go.

9 months ago

Lucas Tomas

Argentina

5

Ruth and Gene are a very sweet couple, I learned a lot from them and they were very kind with me. I really appreciate the time I spent there, the finca is beautiful and a very good place to have time for yourself. Gene likes to make jokes and play guitar, and Ruth cooking is awesome!

10 months ago

Karine

Canada

5

I had a wonderful time at the Martaña farm. Gene and Ruth are amazing people to be around. I felt welcomed, and appreciated.

11 months ago

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