Carmen has been welcoming Proyecto ASIS volunteers into her home in San Pedro de La Tigra, Costa Rica for an incredible 17 years — making her one of the most experienced homestay hosts in the entire program. She lives with her husband Ronald, who works in agriculture, and shares a deep love of plants that makes her home feel like a true natural sanctuary. We sat down with her to hear what nearly two decades of open doors has meant to her family.
Hola, buenos días. Soy Carmen, vivo en San Pedro de La Tigra, tengo 3 hijos y vivo con mi esposo. Mi esposo Ronald trabaja en agricultura y a mí me gustan mucho las plantas.
Adriana: ¿Y hace cuánto nos hospeda voluntarios, Carmencita?
Carmen: Aproximadamente ya tengo como unos 17 años.
Adriana: ¡Muchísimo tiempo! Ha sido una bonita experiencia.
Carmen: Bastante, una experiencia muy bonita, tener voluntarios.
English
Hi, good morning! I’m Carmen, I live in San Pedro de La Tigra, I have 3 children and I live with my husband. My husband Ronald works in agriculture and I love plants.
Adriana: And how long have you been hosting volunteers for us, Carmencita?
Carmen: Approximately 17 years already.
Adriana: Such a long time! It’s been a beautiful experience.
Carmen: Very much so — a really beautiful experience, having volunteers.
Interested in staying with a local family during your volunteer experience? Learn more about our homestay program and what to expect during your stay in Costa Rica.
📖 Meet Carmen Sánchez, hosting volunteers in La Fortuna for 15 years → Meet Carmen Sánchez
📖 Meet Rosy & Laura, hosting volunteers with heart since 2009 → Meet Rosy & Laura
📖 Meet Ester, farmer, bingo champion & host since 2015 → Meet Ester
📖 Meet Mariela & Mari, organic farming & Kombucha since 2014 → Meet Mariela & Mari