Eco-retreat & give back experience in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
138 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Eco Lodge
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 131 Meeting international travelers
- 127 Get in touch with nature
- 78 Practicing Spanish
- 67 Practicing English
- 45 Developing environmental awareness
- 42 Learning about sustainability
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 93 15. Life on land
- 85 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 36 13. Climate action
Elsa
France
Had a really great time at La Comarca! Full immersion in Spanish, which was a bit challenging at first, but you get used to it quickly and learn so much. It's a beautiful area near the jungle and the river. You get to fully participate in Alex's project whether it's cleaning, helping build a dome, or extending a parking spot, for example. 😌 I also had the chance to try mate for the first time! Alex is super nice, he makes you feel right at home. I'd absolutely recommend this experience and hope I can come back soon ! Loved it !
about 1 year ago
Florencia
Argentina
Choosing La Comarca to do my first volunteering was the best decision. The place is beautiful. The tasks are simple and fun. We have free time that we usually use to do activities together and get to know new places. Alex is a great host, he made us feel at home from the first moment. Highly recommended :)
about 1 year ago
Isabella
United States
Volunteering here was a deeply rewarding experience where I felt connected to both nature and a great group of fellow volunteers. We shared daily tasks, cooked together, and enjoyed exploring the surrounding area. The work was easy and our free time was respected. Although the beach was farther than I expected we still managed to visit it several times. During my stay Alex was away and his friend Marco was managing the place. Some of us had concerns about his communication, organization, and behavior toward women. Overall the experience was overwhelmingly positive, and I made lifelong friends.
4 months ago
Madeleine
United States
Overall I loved my experience at La Comarca! The work was fairly easy and the other volunteers quickly became like a second family. I had some issues because the regular host, Alex, was gone for the entire time. Marco was great, but there often wasn't great communication about when we were supposed to work or what we were supposed to do. I was also disappointed because we never went to the beach. Also I got mold on a lot of my items because the rooms are so humid, so be careful if you come! But as a whole I would definitely recommend the experience and I wish I could've stayed longer!
4 months ago
Grace
United States
Overall, I loved being at La Comarca! My fellow volunteers were amazing and we all got along! The work was usually communicated the day of, and usually was within the three hours of working. The location was also great, being close enough to town, and along a refreshing river. The volunteer rooms were ok to be in, except they are not super well-ventilated and many of my things got moldy. The main thing to be improved would be mature communication about work and expectations. Alex was gone while I stayed at La Comarca, which was maybe the reason for the problem. Great experience overall though
4 months ago
Chiara
Germany
I had a truly great time with the other volunteers – we became like a family, and these connections made my stay so special! The work was enjoyable, and the 3-hour schedule was respected. However, during my stay Alex was away, and Marco was in charge. Some volunteers including me experienced issues with his demands and lack of organization. As an English speaker with limited Spanish, I often felt left out of important information, even when I mentioned it many times.On my departure day, Marco didn't say goodbye, which left me feeling unappreciated despite the many positive moments of my stay.
5 months ago
Noah
Canada
I enjoyed my time at La Comarca and the property is beautiful. The tasks themselves aren't too difficult, but there were some issues. We weren't staying with Alex, the owner. Instead, his best friend Marco was running the place while Alex is gone. Marco is a great guy and he's trying his best, but I feel like we were taken advantage of. A lot of things on Worldpackers weren't the reality, like for example the workload and the amount of freedom we had. Overall still a good experience though
5 months ago
Sercan
Netherlands
If you want to surrend yourself with beautiful nature and some cool volunteers this place is nice while doong some light tasks around 3 hours. However, be prepared volunteer rooms are not very comfortable and hot😅 better to discuss with the host before. I suggest from the first day try to understand all tasks as detailed as possible to avoid any confussion later. If you have the expectation to learn more about construction and surf on your free days I suggest make this clear to the host before you arrive :) Enjoy La Comarca :)
6 months ago
Maelle
France
La Comarca is a pleasant place. When we arrived, we were supposed to stay in the volunteer rooms, but like all the other volunteers present, we quickly chose to stay in the domes ($20 per night). Unfortunately, during our stay, the vehicle provided was not working, which limited our ability to go out. Additionally, Marco, who welcomed us instead of Alexander, was injured after a fall. He couldn't take us to the bus stop or really assist us on the lodge, which complicated our stay. The work is simple but spread out throughout the day, so it's not possible to have a full free half-day.
7 months ago
Mitch
United States
I met a lot of cool people at la comraca and enjoyed my experience for the most part. Marco was great and did a good job filling in for Alex while he was on vacation
7 months ago
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