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Bean-to-Bar Chocolate & Sustainable Communities Internship

by: Beyond Travels

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Immerse yourself in artisanal chocolate production on a small bean-to-bar farm in Heredia, Costa Rica, part of a social enterprise focused on sustainability, education, and community impact. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the full chocolate-making process, from cacao preparation to small-scale production using traditional, human-powered methods powered in part by bicycle. Beyond pr...

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Program Highlights

Gain hands-on experience in bean-to-bar chocolate production using traditional, human-powered methods.

Contribute to a sustainable social enterprise focused on ethical food and community impact.

Support farm operations including garden maintenance, agroecological practices, and seasonal production activities.

Assist with educational tours, visitor engagement, and content creation in a live social enterprise setting.

Experience daily life in a rural Costa Rican community while working alongside a collaborative local team and being hosted by a farming family.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Heredia, Costa Rica
Starts At: $1,200 for 2 weeks
Availability
Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 09, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Heredia, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Ecology

Availability

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $1,200
  • 4 weeks: $2,400
  • 6 weeks: $3,600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Program Cost Excludes

  • Travel Insurance
  • International Airfare
  • Vaccination Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Online Application

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Immerse yourself in artisanal chocolate production on a small bean-to-bar farm in Heredia, Costa Rica, part of a social enterprise focused on sustainability, education, and community impact. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the full chocolate-making process, from cacao preparation to small-scale production using traditional, human-powered methods powered in part by bicycle. Beyond production, interns support a dynamic working farm and education space by assisting with garden maintenance, agroecological practices, content creation, and facilitating educational tours for visitors. Interns also engage with the enterprise’s educational and visitor programs, helping create meaningful learning experiences for guests while gaining real-world exposure to sustainable tourism and commu...

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