Farm Playa Grande, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

4.5
(8 reviews)8

Ayudanos a dar una gran experiencia Equina y disfruta la playa

Help a sustainable project
5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Child Care
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Teaching Sports
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
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Availability

Jun
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Las actividades en la finca requieren un ambiente de trabajo profesional, familiar y sano. En las tareas diarias se les enseña a alumnos de todas las edades a montar a caballo, tanto individual como en grupo, entre otras tareas se incluyen como la alimentación el ejercicio y el aseo diario de los caballos. Para las lecciones el instructor debe crear y seguir un plan de aprendizaje con objetivos de progreso. Disfrutar de la enseñanza y paciencia

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Beginner Spanish
  • Between 18 and 50 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 6 Practicing Spanish
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Learning about sustainability
  • 3 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 4 4. Quality education
  • 3 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Germany

5

I really enjoyed the stay at the farm as the people were friendly and I was given a lot of freedom to truly work with the horses and children. The family taking care of the farm is committed to their work and the room was nice. Yet, be prepared that it's a spontaneous family run farm and hours, tasks and workload might differ every day :)

over 1 year ago

Switzerland

5

My time at the farm was a delightful glimpse into the local culture. Engaging in tasks like kitchen help, animal care, and tidying up provided me with a small but fulfilling role in daily farm life. Interacting with the warm community and immersing myself in the tranquil surroundings was a wonderful experience. The family showed us some beautiful places in the region and told us about the history of Guanacaste and the two women working in the kitchen provided us with absolutely delicious local cuisine (I'm still thinking about the Tortilla). Thank you for having me!

over 1 year ago

Belgium

3

My stay at the finca wasnt what i expected. I was told i was going to work with horses but i had to clean tables, sweep the floor, wash dishes,… i got to wash a horse once but never rode them. i wasnt happy cus i diddnt feel welcome so i left after 3 days. its a nice place tho and people were kind but just not what i expected

about 1 year ago

United States

5

Words wont be able to explain the experience itself. Would recommend to anyone looking to gain another family with kind honest people in Costa Rica. Pura Vida would be explained and lived with this community. Everyone helps each other and the sense of nature is all over the place. You won't believe the organic food and experience you will enjoy on what the Finca has to offer with love and Kindness. They have all type of things to do, with animals, other visitors and even with friends and family. Once again, PURA VIDA.

about 2 years ago

Netherlands

5

I had a very very good stay at the farm, they even welcomed me a day early and gave me a very nice private room with my own bathroom and balcony! I really liked having help with my task in the beginning and doing the task by myself in the end. I was very happy to feed the chickens, give them water, feed the pigs and take the plastic waste out of the food and then milk the goats. Other than these daily tasks I did various tasks like going to get veg waste from the shops and gather mangoes and sell milk. Or I would muck out the pigsty or I would help with the website.

about 2 years ago

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