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Germany

5

I really enjoyed my stay at La Comarca!! The host Alex was super the lodge and flexible and put in so much effort! I met wonderful people, the place was clean and cozy, always enough food and enough space for yourself in your own small room. There is even a car for the volunteers It was surrounded by nature, birds and a river where you can swim in and there was a lot to see and do around Quepos! The work was totally okay, preparing breakfast for the guests, cleaning the domes after and taking turns in who cooks for everyone! It was really fun and great, I absolutely reccommend it!

11 months ago

United States

5

Loved everything about my time at La Comarca. Alex is the man! If you want to learn how to do something, he will teach you or give you the opportunity to learn. There's a variety of tasks to do every day so everyone can get involved, from helping to build domes to painting signs. You also get a lot of time to hang out with other volunteers, which makes the experience 100% worth it. I highly recommend it for anyone who's wants to meet people, reconnect with nature, learn, and have a good time. I only wish I could do it again!

11 months ago

Canada

5

Gracias por todo Alex!! This experience was one of the best moments of my life. I loved helping to build the domes and spend time with the volunteers. I recommend this volunteer project to anyone who is looking for a good time all while having the chance to learn about so many things!! DA DA DA ;)

11 months ago

France

5

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 !

11 months ago

Argentina

5

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 :)

11 months ago

United States

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.

3 months ago

Marco replied

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.

United States

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!

3 months ago

Marco replied

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

United States

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

3 months ago

Marco replied

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

Germany

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.

4 months ago

Marco replied

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

4 months ago

Marco replied

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.

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