Volunteer on a Sustainable Farm in Nicoya, Costa Rica's Blue Zone
By the Bluesky Lodge & Farm family, NicoyaUpdated October 1, 2026
Short answer
Our sustainable farm in the mountains of Nicoya welcomes volunteers from around the world through Worldpackers. You help with animals, organic gardens and building projects, and live on a solar-powered farm in Costa Rica's Blue Zone, 45 minutes from the beach. Prefer a vacation? Stay at Bluesky Lodge, on the same mountain.
About the farm
Bluesky Lodge & Farm is a small, sustainable project in the hills above Nicoya. We run on solar power and draw water from our own well. We raise animals, grow organic gardens, and are always building or fixing something. Volunteers are a big part of how the farm grows.
What volunteers do
- Animal care: feeding, cleaning, and looking after the farm animals.
- Organic gardening: planting, mulching, harvesting and keeping the gardens alive through the dry season.
- Building and repair: construction projects and maintenance around the farm.
Current hours, minimum stay and accommodation details are always up to date on our Worldpackers listing, along with reviews from past volunteers.
Life in the Nicoya Blue Zone
Nicoya is one of the world's Blue Zones, regions known for people living unusually long, healthy lives. Simple food, physical work, family and a sense of purpose are part of daily life here, and as a volunteer you live that rhythm instead of just reading about it.
On days off, you're close to:
- Nicoya town (10 min): shops, sodas, buses.
- Playa Sámara (45 min): calm water and beginner surfing.
- Barra Honda caves (30 min).
Arriving? Here's how to get to the farm, including the bus to Nicoya and our 4x4 road.
Not looking to volunteer? Stay with us instead
Many people find us through volunteering and then ask whether they can simply visit. You can. Bluesky Lodge is on the same mountain: private A-frame cabins, an infinity pool and a 180° view over the Nicoya mountains, with the farm, the animals and the nature all around.
- Volunteer with us: apply on Worldpackers
- Stay as a guest: check availability at Bluesky Lodge
Frequently asked questions
How do I volunteer at Bluesky Lodge & Farm?+
Apply through our Worldpackers listing, “Small farm in the mountains, 45 min from the beach.” It shows the current positions, weekly hours, minimum stay and what's included.
What kind of work do volunteers do?+
Animal care, organic gardening, and building and repair projects on the farm. The exact tasks depend on the season and on each volunteer's skills.
Where is the farm?+
In the mountains of Nicoya, Guanacaste, in Costa Rica's Blue Zone. It's 10 minutes from Nicoya town and 45 minutes from Playa Sámara.
Can I visit the farm without volunteering?+
Yes. Bluesky Lodge is on the same mountain and rents private A-frame cabins with an infinity pool, for travelers who want the farm and nature experience as a vacation.
Come and see it for yourself
A-frame cabins, an infinity pool and a 180° view over the Nicoya mountains, 10 minutes from town and 45 minutes from the beach.
