Help us at our eco lodge site near Manuel Antonio Costa Rica!

États-Unis

4

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.

il y a 3 mois

Marco a répondu

Hi Isa, I’m surprised to read your comment, as I always try to maintain a cordial and fair attitude toward all volunteers. I wish you had shared your concerns with me at the time, since we had many good moments together and I never imagined you might have felt that way. Perhaps there was some misunderstanding with a few corrections I made, but there was never any other intention. If any confusion arose, I sincerely regret that it happened.

États-Unis

4

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!

il y a 3 mois

Marco a répondu

Hi Maddy, thank you so much for your review and for sharing your experience 😊 We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the place, the group of volunteers, and the overall atmosphere. We’re sorry for the communication issues during Alex’s absence — your feedback is very helpful and we’ll take it into account to improve organization and clarity around schedules.
We really appreciate your positive energy and all your contributions during your stay, and we’re glad to know you’d recommend the ex

États-Unis

4

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

il y a 3 mois

Marco a répondu

Hi! Thank you so much for your review and for sharing your experience 😊 We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed the place, the other volunteers, and the atmosphere by the river. We’re sorry for the communication issues during Alex’s absence; we take your feedback seriously and will work on improving clarity around tasks and schedules.
We really appreciate your positive energy and contributions during your stay, and we’re happy to know that despite these details, your overall experience was pos

Espagne

4

Mi experiencia fue genial! Estuve muy agusto y hicimos un grupo de voluntarios que se siente como familia! Las tareas diarias estan en una tabla en la cocina y luego hay mas tareas de la finca que varían segun el día, pero el trabajo no es difícil de hacer! El lugar es precioso y si buscas connectar con la naturaleza es tu lugar. Hay que tener en cuenta que para ir a Quepos hay que andar media hora hasta el bus que te lleva porque el coche esta roto. La vibra del lugar es muy buena y estuve agusto , además hay caminos, rio y cascadas por la zona. Mejoraria los dormitorios (small) Gracias!😊

il y a 5 mois

Allemagne

4

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.

il y a 5 mois

Marco a répondu

I’m sorry you didn’t consider that the night before your departure the truck broke down, I lost my backpack, and still stayed with you until 2 a.m. even though I had to work the next day. You left early, and although I sent you a goodbye message, I never got a reply.
I always tried to speak in English and shared everything in both languages in the group.
I regret your frustration and truly hope you enjoy the rest of your journey.

Canada

3

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

il y a 5 mois

Marco a répondu

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience and for enjoying the beauty of La Comarca 🌿. The 3-hour schedule was always respected, and volunteers were free to use their time as they wished. I only asked that not everyone left at the same time, so the place wouldn’t be completely empty. This way, everyone kept their freedom while also helping us stay organized.

Pays-Bas

3

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 :)

il y a 6 mois

Espagne

4

Este voluntariado es un buen lugar para disfrutar de la naturaleza y conocer gente nueva, sin embargo hay algunas cosas que me hubier gustado saber antes de llegar. En primer lugar, el sitio que tienen los voluntarios para dormir esta en condiciones un poco malas, por lo que al llegar, nos encontramos que todos los voluntarios estaban pagando 20$ para dormir en los domos (mismo precio al que se encuentran en booking). Además, el sitio está muy alejado de todo, ya que hay que caminar 30 minutos hasta el bus que lleva a Quepos (que tarda otros 30 o 45 minutos). Por esto, es difícil moverse.

il y a 6 mois

Alexander a répondu

No es el mismo precio que pagan los huéspedes. Los huéspedes dependiendo del dia pueden pagar hasta 150 la noche.
Cuales son las malas condiciones? Estas cosas se dicen en el momento!. Si nos dices que hay algo mal al dia siguiente lo mejoramos entre todos.
Lamentablemente no podemos cambiar el sitio de lugar. Tenemos un coche para voluntarios que de momento esta roto pero habrás visto que están en el mecanico. Ni siquiera para nosotros teníamos.

France

3

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.

il y a 6 mois

Espagne

4

La experiencia en si es muy buena, lo único que no nos encantó fueron las habitaciones las cuales están en bastante mala condición y tienen muy mala ventilación, además de que hay mosquitos y las mosqueteras están rotas. Por lo demás todo perfecto.

il y a 6 mois

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