Asistente de Conservación y Jardines

United States

5

I loved my time at the host. Alberto and the rest of his family truly made me feel at home. The food was great, and I felt like I was contributing to meaningful work on their the host. I learned so much about Tico culture and butterflies. This was truly an incredible experience I would reccomend to anyone seeking to reconnect with nature and contribute to a sustainable project in a meaningful way.

about 1 month ago

United States

5

I had an amazing experience at the host! Alberto and his family were incredibly welcoming and committed to making sure I had a valuable experience. I loved learning about all of the butterflies, caterpillars, and plants, and well as learning about local wildlife. If you are volunteering during the rainy season make sure you come prepared with an umbrella and rain jacket as well as shoes that can get dirty. I am also very appreciative that they catered to my vegan dietary restriction and all of the food was delicious! Thank you so much to everyone at the host!

about 2 months ago

Netherlands

5

I stayed at the host for almost 1 month. I have learned so much about butterflies and wildlife here. The family is very welcoming and showed us around, took us to sunsets and other beautiful places. The work is easy and flexible but needs attention as you are surrounded by butterflies. It is a very interesting experience. I had the chance to share this experience with other volunteers which allowed me to connect socially. Also having 3 days of allows you to explore other places and move around wich is really nice. Definitely recommend, however keep in mind it is quite remote ;)

4 months ago

Canada

5

Alberto's family and friends were amazing, they treat you like you are a part of their family and always check in on you. They taught us a lot about Tico culture, and helped me with my Spanish vocabulary. They took us to pretty and memorable places in the area. I made a lot of connection both with the locals and international travellers. We had lots of fun hanging out with them. the work that you do really connects you to nature and is enjoyable and easy I miss them already and would definitely recommend them! Muchísimas gracias Alberto, Diana y Jenny por todo y ya extraño el the host !❤️🦋✨

5 months ago

Germany

5

Really loved my stay here. You can learn a lot about butterflies and gardening. The whole family is really lovely, super welcoming and just makes your stay really enjoyable. I stayed at El Cocora which is the second project outside of town and I loved it a lot. A lot of hands-on task. Got always tasks, but could also work independently.

5 months ago

United States

5

I felt welcomed and taken care of by everyone participating. I really enjoyed learning from Alberto and Dianna, and talking with their parents. It was nice to stay so close to the family home. All of my meals were delicious and it was made clear I could eat as much as I wanted. My bed was very comfy- although I did wake up with a large spider on my wall one night. But that's not something that bothers me. I got to work hands on with the butterflies and learn about the different species and what they eat and helped with trail maintenance in the Cloud forest.would love to volunteer here again:)

5 months ago

United States

5

Alberto, his family, and everyone who works at the host are incredible! Everyone was so kind, supportive, and welcoming. They truly treat you like family and I hope to come back some day! ¡Extraño a mi nueva familia! The food was delicious every day and they were very accommodating to my food allergies. They were so excited to help you learn about the butterflies, Costa Rican culture, Spanish, and anything else you hope to learn. The work they do is so valuable and you can feel their dedication and heart in everything they do🫶🦋

7 months ago

United States

5

My experience with the farm was incredible. Highly recommend to anyone considering this opportunity. I made great memories and learned a ton. :)

10 months ago

Morocco

5

This experience was amazing, I had a private room, the food was delicious, and the family is so kind! I loved working with the butterflies, you are able to be very hands-on in the process. I was able to explore other parts of Costa Rica during my days off and see so much beautiful nature while learning all about the tiko culture. This was my first worldpackers experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to practice their Spanish, meeting amazing people, and spend their days surrounded by butterflies!

about 1 year ago

Alberto replied

"We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience with us! It’s great that you enjoyed the food, the hands-on work with butterflies, and exploring Costa Rica. Thank you for recommending us. We’d be happy to welcome you back for more adventures surrounded by butterflies!"

United States

5

This was the best experience. I felt safe, welcome, and taken care of. I was able to learn a lot about butterflies, Costa Rica, the people, culture, and Spanish. The life here is very good for health and well being. I looked forward to my daily routine every day. The family is very passionate about their work and making sure that the volunteers have a good experience. We visited many view points. The work and rest ratio was perfect. I hope to return to the friends I made and the beautiful mountains of San Ramon.

over 1 year ago

Alberto replied

"Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to know you felt safe and welcomed, and that you learned so much about butterflies and Costa Rican culture. We look forward to seeing you again in the beautiful mountains of San Ramon."

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