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IVHQ Eco-Agriculture Program in San Jose, Costa Rica

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Program Overview

Join the Eco-Agriculture program in San José, Costa Rica with International Volunteer HQ and help support sustainable farming and community agriculture initiatives in and around the city. Volunteers assist with planting, harvesting, gardening, composting, farm maintenance, and environmental education projects designed to promote sustainable living and food security.

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Program Highlights

Duration from 2 to 24 weeks.
Includes airport pick-up in San José, orientation, homestay accommodation with a local farming family, meals, and 24/7 in-country support.
Volunteer up to 6 hours per day on a coffee farm in Costa Rica’s Central Highlands helping with tasks such as harvesting, roasting and packaging coffee beans, composting, and replanting farmland.
Work supports sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation efforts while respecting local farming traditions.
Opportunity to learn about coffee production, develop sustainable farming skills, practise Spanish, and immerse yourself in Costa Rican rural culture and scenery.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types & Subjects

  • Adventure Types
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  • Eco Tours
  • Geology

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks

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The Eco-Agriculture Conservation program in Costa Rica with IVHQ involves working on a coffee farm in the Central Highlands where you help implement sustainable farming practices and support local production.

* Based in the Central Highlands near San José.
* Tasks include harvesting, roasting and packaging coffee beans.
* Focuses on sustainable farming methods and permaculture.

Recognitions & Awards

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Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
2025 Finalist - Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Volunteer Abroad
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022
Zero Carbon
Notable Mention 2021 - Volunteer Abroad
Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad 2021 Finalist
Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organizations of 2020
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
Top Eco-Traveling Enthusiast of 2017 - Sustainable Voluntourism
Certified B Corporation
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
Innovative Student Video 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions

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