Be in contact with nature in our beautiful farm!

Reino Unido

5

I had the most amazing time at the farm. We became a family. Elmer is a brilliant host who cares so much about the space and about every volunteer having an enjoyable experience. This was the start of my travelling journey and it set the bar high. You should know going into this as a volunteer that the work can be physically demanding but so rewarding. If you're willing to get stuck your efforts are appreciated. The farm feels like the start of something special. If you can do any of the tours they offer the night tour with Elmer is a must and at least have one meal of Elmer cooking!

hace casi 2 años

Estados Unidos

5

I enjoyed my stay at the Farm. Really got to connect to Nature. Had a lot of free time to meditate & do yoga. For work you mainly feed the chickens or rake the leaves so not to bad. You do have to buy your own food so be aware, but there is bananas and plantains they you can welcome yourself to. If you would like. To use the Wi-Fi it is a $1 a day. Elmer is so sweet and is a great host. Don't hesitate to ask him any questions if your ever confused. But honestly this was my first time outta the country and my stay here was lovely I definitely can see myself returning in the future!

hace casi 2 años

Estados Unidos

5

I had a great overall first trip. If you are not a nature lover, I don't recommend this trip. And if so, this will be a perfect trip for you. Elmer is so sweet & caring to us. The tasks were not too hard; the heat is what makes the work heavy. I really enjoyed my stay & I will definitely return. I would advise to either fly directly into Drake Bay if possible. If you are flying from San Jose, the bus to Sierpe leaves at 8am from Tracopa train station, & once you get to Sierpe you take a boat to Drake Bay & then taxi to the jungle. Prepare to cross over water to get to the farm. Great trip!

hace casi 2 años

Italia

5

It was a unique experience, the place is gorgeous. Living in the jungle can be challenging but in the end you come out more than satisfied. Most of the work was sweeping up leaves, but also changing the water for the chickens, collecting eggs, feeding the pig, fetching water... Elmer is very helpful, just ask. I think it's important to know some things before arriving: if you want to cook with gas you have to pay 5 dollars, otherwise with fire it's free. Also, if you want to use wifi you have to pay 1 dollar per day. Bananas are free, also some eggs depending on availability.

hace casi 2 años

Reino Unido

5

I had an incredible two weeks here. Elmer and Co made me feel incredibly welcome and like part of the family. The farm is really beautiful right on the edge of jungle and on your days off you can go to the town and beaches which are great. The work can be a little arduous at time but nothing too difficult and you may be woken up early by the chickens. It was overall a great experience and I wish I could have stayed a little longer. I can't wait to go back some time in the future.

hace casi 2 años

Estados Unidos

4

I had a good time! I got to meet some of the locals and try restaurants and foods. I learned how to make tostons and learned Spanish words for some herbs and foods. The beach is a mile away from the hostel. It rained a ton but it was so healing to sleep on the platform while it rained, read, and write when work was over. Feeding the chickens was very fun too. The dogs aren't mean.

hace 1 año

Suiza

4

I was there in October during the off-season. I spent almost the whole two weeks alone as a volunteer. You are very connected to the chickens, dogs and nature. You live in the middle of the jungle and can enjoy all the benefits. I had enough time to explore my own things. Please don't forget to bring your own food. As the journey is strenuous, you'll be glad if you don't have to walk 40 minutes to the supermarket every day.

hace 1 año

Rio Agujitas respondido

hola salome
thanks to visit our area and jungle
oll the best of thje best

here a video to give you more of the jungle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6NSmh4zNPI

Estados Unidos

3

The host didn't communicate with me how remote this place is. I wasn't informed that it's in deep jungle and for some people, that's great, but the jungle isn't for everyone. For example, a grocery store is a 40-min walk from the farm and you have to cross a river and go up steep steps to get to the top. You need to buy your own groceries at this place. I think this project is a beautiful idea that I would love to see flourish but communication is a key thing this place needs to work on.

hace más de 1 año

Rio Agujitas respondido

hola.
you had send me several mail.
i had send you 2 videos

nota.
some people wnat a free hotel next to the beack
you know b -c we have several rivew
2 videos. .

no excusas b-c you had red our information.

here is a clear info that you had in our https://www.worldpackers.com/es/hosts/reviews

https://www.worldpackers.com/es/hosts/reviews

another video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu_lk8rcNTE

if you really love nature this is the places.
thanks for your visit

Canadá

2

This Worldpackers experience was really an unfortunate letdown. I was really excited to help on an ecofarm but unfortunately due to the bullying I faced from the other volunteers as well as unfair division of labour I had to leave. The host has clear favourites and allows them to do easy tasks, while the others, in this case me and my boyfriend, were expected to do all of the manual labour. Additionally, one of the other volunteers called herself a vet when she's had no formal training and harmed the wildlife.

hace casi 2 años

Noruega

4

This place is really beautiful and is completely immersed in nature. The work is sometimes physically hard but mostly OK. Bring some shoes you can walk with in water as most of the walk to the waterfall is in the river. When you get there, you'll be asked to pay for gas and internet, which I think should have been written in the description on worldpackers. Regarding tasks and working, it was a bit disorganised, but all in all, the experience was pretty good! Thank you for everything!

hace casi 2 años

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