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Permaculture project Turrialba, Costa Rica
Experience secluded Off-Grid Permaculture Farm life in Costa Rica
What you offer
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.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- 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 a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.
Amount
- US$ 10
Per day
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Description
Volunteers cover expenses of stay such as food, ingredients for cooking, gas for the kitchen, laundry of their sheets and blankets, objects and tools that get lost or broken by the use of volunteers...etc...
What you get
2
- 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.
- 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.
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
May
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Oct
- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
The Experience
Visitors are expected to be involved in various tasks, from farming activities like weeding, preparing the growing spaces, cultivating, taking care of the animals , and some domestic tasks as: cooking ( since we all cook together or taking turns), cleanning the kitchen and common areas, doing some simple maintenance tasks... We usually get together at 6:30 am to prepare breakfast and organice the day. Farm activities start at 8 until 1:30 pm.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English or Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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18 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Permaculture Project
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 17 Learning about sustainability
- 17 Get in touch with nature
- 16 Developing environmental awareness
- 12 Meeting locals
- 11 Meeting international travelers
- 11 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 13 15. Life on land
- 12 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 9 3. Good health and well-being
Forest
United States
My time at the project was so incredible, I so wish I could have stayed longer than 2 weeks. The farm itself is stunning. It is located in the countryside with lush vegetation. I learned alot about how to recycle our waste into resources and how to provide for ourselves in harmony with the land. Alba is the most patient and understanding individual. I am so inspired by her openness to understand and treat all situations with kindness.
18 days ago
Brenden
Canada
We can't put into words nor have the ability to write a short description about how incredible our time at Albas farm truly was. Alba is one of the most badass, loving and welcoming people you will ever meet. You absolutely become family when you arrive at the farm, if you get accepted to this opportunity you have won the lottery in our opinion. Apply here if you want to experience what it feels like to be alive and at home in nature. We cannot thank you enough Alba and we can't wait to come back and see what you and the other volunteers create and grow in the meantime.
30 days ago
Epameinondas
Switzerland
Thanks so much Alba to had the opportunity to work, stay, experience your beautiful Finca!! I had a short time there and I would recommend to stay for longer than 2 weeks to learn and adapt to the Farm and to the environment. I can say that Alba and her project from Permaculture is amazing and that you can get a lot of knowledge with you about sustainability. I wish Alba and her Bebecita all the best and I am so grateful to been there!
about 2 months ago
Alina
Sweden
Alba's farm is a truly magical place! This experience's all I ever could've asked for and more. The work's fun and rewarding, and everything is explained so well that it's no problem even with no prior experience. I also loved the community life, living and cooking together with the other volunteers, who're all wonderful! Not to mention living in the midst of gorgeous nature and learning everyday. Alba, you're a constant inspiration, running the farm with so much knowledge and expertise as well as creating such an accepting and loving space. Lots of love to you, Aura, Baco, Menta and Anis!❤️
2 months ago
Joah
Netherlands
This was my first experience with Worldpackers and I really enjoyed working on the farm! The place is incredible and Alba is a really caring host and I learned a lot form her I worked together with six volunteers and they were all really fun and kind. The work we did was different every day, so that was really nice. So overall, I really liked the experience and would recommend it to everyone.
3 months ago
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