Volunteer in the Caribbean. Stay in Puerto Viejo.
Coming to Costa Rica to volunteer? Whether your journey brings you to wildlife conservation, animal rescue, environmental projects or community initiatives, finding the right place to stay can make your experience even better.
Uva Blue Villas offers private accommodation in Playa Chiquita, near Puerto Viejo, giving international volunteers a comfortable place to return to after a day of volunteering and exploring the Caribbean.
Puerto Viejo and the surrounding Southern Caribbean are home to a variety of volunteer opportunities connected to wildlife, conservation, environmental protection and community projects.
A Private Place to Call Home
Volunteering abroad is an experience. Your accommodation should feel like home.
At Uva Blue Villas, you can enjoy your own private space while experiencing the relaxed atmosphere of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.
PRIVATE SPACE
A place to relax, recharge and enjoy your time away from your volunteer work.
YOUR OWN KITCHEN
Prepare your own meals and enjoy the flexibility of having your own space.
WI-FI
Stay connected with family, friends, university or work while you're in Costa Rica.
CARIBBEAN LIFESTYLE
When your volunteer day is over, slow down and enjoy the beaches, nature and atmosphere of Puerto Viejo.
Stay in Playa Chiquita. Experience Puerto Viejo.
Playa Chiquita and Puerto Viejo offer a unique combination of Caribbean beaches, rainforest, wildlife and local culture.
From Uva Blue, volunteers can experience the natural environment and relaxed lifestyle of Costa Rica's Southern Caribbean during their time away from their volunteer program.
Volunteer Programs in the Puerto Viejo Area
The Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica attracts volunteers interested in a wide range of projects and experiences.
Wildlife & Animal Rescue
The region is known for conservation and wildlife rehabilitation initiatives involving animals such as monkeys, sloths, birds and other species. The Jaguar Rescue Center, for example, operates volunteer programs in Playa Chiquita.
Environmental Conservation
Volunteer opportunities in the area also include environmental protection, habitat conservation and sustainability projects.
Community Projects
Some organizations in the Puerto Viejo area work with community development, education, health and social initiatives.
Marine & Coastal Conservation
The Caribbean coast also provides opportunities connected with marine and coastal environments.
*Please note that Uva Blue Villas operates independently as a private lodging provider and is not affiliated with any specific rescue center or volunteer organization. We offer an ideal independent sanctuary for participants of programs across the Puerto Viejo region.
Staying for a Month or Longer?
Some volunteer programs in the Puerto Viejo area require stays of several weeks or even months. For example, the Jaguar Rescue Center currently lists volunteer opportunities with minimum stays of one month and others with minimum stays of three months.
If your volunteer program requires an extended stay in the area, Uva Blue Villas can provide a private place to stay while you focus on your experience in Costa Rica.
Planning a longer stay?
Contact us directly for availability and a personalized long-stay quote.
Request a QuoteYour Day Doesn't End When Your Volunteer Shift Does
Spend your morning making a difference.
Explore the Caribbean in your free time.
Return to your own private space.
Slow down.
Cook dinner.
Listen to the rainforest.
Wake up and do it all again.
Your Caribbean Sanctuary
Volunteering is part of the journey.
Living the Caribbean is the other part.