Villamastatal Eco Lodge is an ecotourism hostel and project run by a Costa Rican family in the small community of Mastatal, Puriscal, San Jose, Costa Rica.

The Volunteer Work Exchange Program are suitable for those individuals who are committed to becoming part of the sustainable eco-friendly project run by Villamastatal.

During Winter season (May-December) as water is unlimited will be the season of planting so expect some work in the field . DuringSummer, (January-April) there could also be construction work to develop the permaculture facilities. Of course, task can be adapted to your knowledge and subject you would like to digg in.

Volunteers will typically work Monday through Friday for at least 5 hours a day. Saturday and Sunday are free time to explore the region.

Projects for volunteers

• Natural Building
• Planting Trees
• Maintaining and Harvesting Crops
• Maintaining the Medicinal Garden
• Taking Care of the Animals
• Coffe plantation

Host will provide

Meals

Three meals a day of the best typical Costa Rican food (primarily from the chemical-free gardens) will be provided each day according to the following schedule:
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m
Lunch: 12:00 p.m
Dinner: 7:00 p.m

Your host family will be cooking local meals: rice & beans, fruit and salad are always served. Home made bread, tortillas also empanadas, eggs, cheese, soups, and occasionally meat would be served.
Vegetarians and vegans are welcome to apply!

Acommodation

You will be hosted in a confortable dormitory with a washing machine that is available for free to all volunteers. You will be responsible to keep your accommodation clean, as well as the common spaces, and try to keep the place quiet after 9pm.

Things to do in your free time

• Take trips into the national park or walk to the nearby waterfalls
• Swim in the river, visit local hot springs, climb the mountain of la Cangreja ( 1300 mt )
• Birdwatching , Hiking in the mountains, riding horse , going to the Indigenous Reserve zapaton
• Attend Spanish School in Mastatal 20 minutes walk from the farm
• Relaxing and reading in the hammocks are encouraged, as well as yoga on our outdoor deck !

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