Help us showcase Adoptable Cats at our Cat Cafe by the beach!

Germany

5

I loved my stay in Uvita! Tricia is extremely nice and the work with the cats was amazing and did not feel like work at all!

5 months ago

United States

5

Absolutely loved my time at the shelter, Tricia is such an amazing person and I love what she does for the cats. The work is very easy and just includes cleaning the shelter room, cleaning litter boxes, and feeding and taking care of the cats. Some small duties to help the cafe part is going to get bread or ice and watering the plants outside. My only trouble was with Cascada Verde and I do not recommend anyone stay there.

6 months ago

Chile

5

My experience was amazing, I recommend it. The labour was never more than 25hrs a week. Some days taking care of the cats, some days helping in the hostel, and some days both (kitchen hand is only in the hostel, not the shelter). There are two hosts. Tricia, in charge of the shelter caffe, is lovely, easygoing Julie, the owner of the hostel, is kind but very strict a control freak, unflexible. Watch out, stick to the rules, and always ask first (she is around only the weekends). Accomodation was not very comfy, you can't stand up in the room for volunteers. It is not close to the beach!

6 months ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful experience at Cascada Verde and the shelter—Uvita is a beautiful place to be. The work was easy: playing with/feeding/cleaning up after the cats and talking to visitors at the cafe, and helping with breakfast and laundry at the hostel. The agreed upon hours were met (though sometimes I would work 7 hours one day and 2 the next, I never worked more than 25 hours/week). The hostel is a bit secluded (15 min walk to the shelter, an hour walk to the beach) and the sleeping situation was rustic (mattress on the floor of the loft) but I didn't mind. (:

7 months ago

Spain

5

The experience was amazing, at the café the work is very easy and if you are a the shelter lover, you will fall in love with all of them. The work to help them adapt and find a home is very nice and rewarding. Tricia is lovely and very kind. As for the hostel, it is a beautiful place that makes you connect with nature in its purest form, enjoy the tranquility and see different species of animals. Julie is lovely and will make you feel at home. The both works are very easy and helps you to meet people from other places and to practice and improve your English and Spanish. Highly recommended experience

11 months ago

United States

5

I had a great time at the shelter! The work is generally split between taking care of the cats and working night shifts at the hostel. Uvita is a beautiful place to be!

11 months ago

Australia

5

My experience at the shelter and the hostel was truly incredible. I loved looking after the cats and interacting with the community. The work at the hostel was simple and well-explained. The hostel has an amazing view and opportunity to see wildlife. Even though there was a change of circumstances during my stay, both of the hosts went above and beyond to ensure all of our needs were met and checking in with us. I could not recommend this experience enough and would love to visit again! Pura Vida!

11 months ago

United Kingdom

5

My time at the shelter and Cascada Verde was amazing. You work more hours at the shelter but never go over the signed up for hours. Both the hosts are so welcoming, friendly and really care about their work. The whole experience was incredible. Caring for the cats was fun, relaxing and very fulfilling whenever one gets adopted or showed improvement in socialising, I miss them already. The work at the hostel allowed me to meet many travellers and it is right in the forest where you can see wildlife such as monkeys whilst having a the shelter in the morning. I couldn't recommend this highly enough!

12 months ago

Tricia replied

Thank you Stan! The cats I am sure miss you and Blanca is doing great!

United States

4

Volunteering at the shelter & Cascada Verde was a memorable experience. Working with the cats and Tricia was lovely and the locals are welcoming. The hostel is a jungle paradise, with daily wildlife sightings. The work was simple, hours were as promised, and I loved meeting guests from around the world. The hostel's rustic conditions and the steep walk from town can be tough, but the food is delicious. Be prepared for bugs and humidity, and know what season you're visiting in. It's not for everyone, but this is a good opportunity for adventurous people. Thanks Tricia & Julie, Pura Vida! :)

9 months ago

Spain

4

El voluntariado en el refugio con Tricia fue maravilloso; gran ambiente y excelente trato. En cambio, no recomiendo el Hostel Cascada Verde. Alojamiento básico y una gestión hostil por parte de Julie, quien nos expulsó sin previo aviso por un simple cambio de turno. Si buscas una buena experiencia, el refugio es ideal, pero evitaría alojarme en el hostel.

6 months ago

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