Emprende Verde: Purposeful Volunteering in Nature

Germania

5

Sandra and Angel were very friendly, treated us with respect and we felt like home. We did daytrips at the weekend, which we liked a lot :) Only one time we had the feeling that the price for the trip was a bit high and we didn't realy understand what the costs were for. The work (feeding goats, cleaning the stables, gardening,..) was very interesting and we had a lot of fun with them and the other volunteers. Sandra cooks delicious food. We were allowed to use the laundry machine. Make sure to bring a moskitospray + net and clothes that can get dirty. Thanks for a wonderful time! 🐓🐐🌿😁🫂

più di 1 anno fa

Austria

5

Volunteering at the lodge was an amazing experience for me and Alex. Sandra and Angel were great hosts. We learned a lot from them and had a lot of fun, even if we don't speak much Spanish, they taught us some spanish. So they care about everyone and ensure that everyone is doing well. We learned about Costa Rica, farming, gardening, and cooking. was the best experience. They love to share their wisdom!! highly recommend this place! we learned so much :-) Thank you Sandra & Angel

più di 1 anno fa

Stati Uniti

5

El tiempo que pasé en el alojamiento fue inestimable. No tengo palabras para expresar lo mucho que disfruté del tiempo que pasé con Ángel y Sandra. Después del trabajo jugábamos a juegos como Uno, Jenga y otros juegos inventados que nos divertían mucho. La propiedad es preciosa y está rodeada de una naturaleza increíble. Puedes escuchar monos, diferentes aves exóticas, vacas e incluso coyotes durante todo el día y la noche. Si estas buscando aislamiento, reconectarte con la naturaleza, mejorar tu español y conocer gente dulce, el alojamiento es el camino a seguir. Pura vida!

più di 1 anno fa

Stati Uniti

5

Volunteering at the lodge was an amazing experience from start to finish. At first I was nervous because they mostly speak Spanish but we used a translator when necessary & it was an amazing way to learn Spanish. Angel & Sandra are very welcoming & I felt like I was a part of their family. They treat you with so much respect & they are super funny too. The work can be tiring (around 3 hours per day) but it is so rewarding & worth it. I learned about myself, Costa Rica, farming, gardening, & even cooking! They love to share their wisdom!I highly recommend this place! i learned so much :)

più di 1 anno fa

Germania

5

Die Gastgeber Angel und seine Frau Sandra sind zwei gelassene, lebensfrohe und absolut liebenswürdig Menschen. Sie haben mich mit offenen Armen aufgenommen und ich habe mich sofort willkommen gefühlt. Die Arbeit bestand entweder aus Gartenarbeit oder Hilfe beim Stall ausmisten der Ziegen. Nach dem Essen haben wir Volounteers immer abwechselnd den Abwasch gemacht. In unserer Freizeit haben wir die verschiedensten Aktivitäten gemacht und sind oft zum Fluss in der Nähe gegangen, haben Schokolade und Zuckerrohr Saft gemacht.

più di 1 anno fa

Canada

5

I had a great time at the lodge! After 2 weeks there it really started feeling like another home. Sandra and Angel were great hosts. The meals were great and we learned how to make most of the dishes we ate. It was also very neat to eat produce grown on the farm (like yuca) and to be a part of growing it (we planted pineapple). I also had a chance to learn some Spanish and put what I learned to use daily. Sanda and Angel also took us out to volcan Arenal and some local waterfalls. Would recommend volunteering here!

più di 1 anno fa

Canada

5

I absolutely loved staying with Sandra and Angel from minute one until the very end, they made my first experience like this so welcoming and loving and i would do anything to stay with them again in the future. beautiful land, amazing food, a plethora of learning experience and more and more each day. They are the funniest kindest people ever and anyone would be so lucky to stay with them.

quasi 2 anni fa

Canada

5

Angel and Sandra were the most welcoming people. We were fed three homemade Costa Rican meals per day and they were always amazing. We would work in the morning and spend our afternoons by the river or on an excursion with Sandra and Angel. My Spanish has improved greatly as they mainly only speak Spanish. This was a bit of a challenge when delegating tasks for work but Sandra would show us what we had to do so it was no problem. Overall I had a great experience at the lodge and I will def be back!

quasi 2 anni fa

Canada

5

Angel and Sandra were great hosts! Despite the language barrier, they teach you about Costa Rican culture and beliefs, make traditional food every meal (and Sandra is a phenomenal chef). The language barrier does not effect the experience at all because it teaches you to catch on to Spanish even subconscious along with the little Spanish lesson they provide, they also use translate if things become to unclear. They are such playful hosts you can't stop laughing and they really make you feel accepted into their home. The work is exactly as agreed upon and they give breaks with fresh fruit also

quasi 2 anni fa

Germania

5

We had a great and unique experience at the lodge!! Sandra and Angel are very lovely people and made us feel at home! The farm is located in the middle of nowhere, the perfect place to connect with nature. The volunteers have their own house, which is relatively basic. The work usually takes 3h a day and can be quite exhausting. After lunch, you have a lot of free time to do other activities. On some days we went on excursions with the two of them, which gave us an insight into the lives of others. Sandra and Angel only speak Spanish, which was a great way to improve our knowledge!

quasi 2 anni fa

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