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El Cerrito Costa Rica

Visits & residencies in harmony with the natural world

Join us in the jungle

From short-term visits to longer educational stays, take part in this extraordinary way of life

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Welcome to the jungle, where you can stay in an open-air cabin built by your hosts. Enjoy local home-cooked meals, excursions into the nature that surrounds us, and a warm, welcoming family environment full of cultural exchange and mutual learning.

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Treat yourself to a life-changing deep dive into natural building, planting and harvesting, herbalism and all the everyday rhythms that make up an integrated off-grid lifestyle. Become a part of the project for a month or more, shadowing your hosts through the behind-the-scenes skills of living in tune with nature.

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Group programs
Join us May 4-11, 2025

Join us for a week-long immersion in a small group setting to get to know the land, the people, and the local community. A week full of learning, hands-on experience, and profound communion with nature.

Activities

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Horseback riding

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Home-cooked meals from the farm

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Nature tours

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Off-grid living skill-building

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Beach 10 minutes away

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On-site 

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ABOUT US

At El Cerrito, our rustic accommodations and on-site activities are designed to offer a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. More than a mere observer, here you become part of a lifestyle immersed in nature.

With a focus on skill-building and cultural exchange, we create a welcoming space that allows guests to experience the beauty of Costa Rica from a local perspective. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild.

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