We love to have overnight and weekly visitors at Punta Mona. The cost is $45 a night and $300 per week, which includes 3 delicious, organic meals, lodging, a tour of the farm and use of the kayaks.

Transportation to and from Punta Mona is not included. Bodywork services, yoga classes, and Spanish lessons (availability subject to change, inquire at contact@puntamona.org for current information) are also available at extra cost, as is a comprehensive farm tour or medicinal plant tour.

Please email us at contact@puntamona.org to schedule a visit!

** note Punta Mona "guests" do not participate in daily farm activities, if you are interested in gardening or working while visiting Punta Mona please check out the internships page. 

Check out a few videos of Punta Mona on YouTube (links below):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Gg1Ds6hlk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvi0fZhRnuw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbuIdQA-BE4

Payments and Money-

The fee for lodging is due upon arrival. We accept payment in US Dollars or Costa Rican Colones only. We do not accept personal checks, travelers checks, or currency other than listed above. We accept CASH ONLY. Also note that there is NO ATM, bank, or money changer within about 2 hours of Punta Mona, so you should plan to exchange money before your arrival. The last ATM before Punta Mona is in Puerto Viejo. All payments must be made in full at the farm upon arrival. 

You will be financially responsible for all boat trips in and out of Punta Mona. The boat costs $50 for a private boat, and prices vary as the number of people increase. The ride is a pleasant, scenic 30 minutes.

The exchange rate for USD to Colones  You can check the rate online at www.xe.com/ucc.

Housing for Guests-

Guests live together in the communal main house. Rooms are dorm-style with bunk beds and shelving. The main house is rustic and basic, yet comfortable. We provide mosquito nets and bedding for nightly and weekly guests, though we do ask that you bring your own towels. We do have limited private accommodations upon request which are subject to availability.

Like the sleeping quarters, much of what we do and have at Punta Mona is communal in nature. We eat meals together, cook in teams, work on most projects in teams, and we share bedrooms/living spaces. This makes for a great sense of community and Punta Mona is always full of great people who make up our ever changing community.

Diet and Food-

Punta Mona is mostly a vegetarian center. We do occasionally cook locally caught fresh fish and sustainably raised chicken from local farmers. We also serve eggs and cheese several times a week. Staples of our diet include plantains, fresh fruit, garden salads, coconut meat and milk, vegetables, yucca and other root crops, and fresh herbs. Very rarely we get milk or yogurt, and when we do it is from locally raised organic cows or goats. We serve 3 wholesome homemade meals a day, many cooked by our interns under direction from management.

*Please let us know of any and all food allergies, sensitivities, vegan or raw food tendencies, or other dietary needs before your arrival at Punta Mona. Raw foodists especially should inform us of food preferences in advance so we can make sure that your needs can and will be met without inconvenience on anyone's part.

Phone Access-

We DO NOT have a phone for communal use at Punta Mona (we use it for emergencies only). However, if your computer is set up with a Skype account you can call the United States for 2 cents a minute during internet hours,

*when/if it is sunny and there is enough power to turn on the internet.

We do have a radio direct to Manzanillo in case of emergency and to call in for a boat or other needs.

Laundry-

We do not have a washing machine. Most of us here hand wash and sun dry our laundry.  You are welcome to go to town to get laundry done as well on your day off.

*Please bring biodegradable laundry soap or powder for washing your clothes. 

Basic Rules-

• No illegal drugs
• No filtered cigarettes
• No animals
• No weapons
• Only biodegradable soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
• We do not tolerate violence, frequent anger or outbursts, theft, negativity, sexual misconduct, inappropriate behavior around underage guests or non-participation.
• We are seeking only dedicated, mature, responsible individuals to participate in the internship program and be a part of our community. 
  

*Anyone who does not abide by and respect these basic rules will be asked to leave and no refund will be issued. We reserve the right to ask any person to leave that causes disturbances or uncomfortable feelings within the community. We also expect interns to maintain good personal hygiene, as well as keep their personal and work spaces clean and orderly. You will be held accountable for any broken or lost tools or other items belonging to Punta Mona.

General Health-

Malaria and Dengue fever, while common in parts of the tropics, really are not issues at Punta Mona. Dengue is an issue in Limon and Puerto Viejo, but as it is contracted through contact with a mosquito that has bitten someone else with Dengue. Dengue makes infrequent appearances at Punta Mona. We do not recommend any immunizations or medications, other than medications you are currently taking for specific health issues, prior to coming.

We do ask that you bring a basic first aid kit, as well as basic immunity support from natural health aids, including vitamin c, iburprofen, tea tree oil, lavender oil, grapefruit seed extract, charcoal tablets, acidophilus or other probiotic supplements, EFA's, and homeopathic remedies for bites, stings, sunburns, and digestive issues.

Bugs are quite a problem here, with mosquito and sand flea bites being the most frequent health and personal comfort concern. Bring bug repellent (lavender oil works extremely well as both a natural bug repellent and an itch reliever, as well as Burt's Bees All-Natural Bug Repelent), long sleeved shirts, and tall socks to help guard against them. Check out our What to Bring page for further recommendations on supplies to bring.

Health Emergencies-

A boat is always available to take anyone injured or sick to the closest clinic with an emergency room, 40 minutes north of Manzanillo near Puerto Viejo in a town named Hone Creek. The closest full-scale hospital is in Limón, 2 hours north of Manzanillo. We recommend getting travelers health insurance if you do not have an insurance plan that covers international health care and/or emergency needs. Punta Mona is not responsible for any health care costs.